Big Summer Snook and Trout in Naples Backwaters!
Capt. Todd Geroy
July 12, 2012
Naples - Saltwater Fishing Report
July 12, 2012
Big snook have been the main attraction this last week, with several fish ranging to 20 lbs. being caught and released on charters. We have been targeting them in deeper channels in the back country. Tom Ennis released caught and released this 18.5 pounder last Sunday...
Baby tarpon have also continued to provide action in the back bays. They are taking the same live baits as the snook, but also taking soft plastic baits, plugs and flies. Baby tarpon are ranging from 13 to 30 lbs.
I have been surprised to be catching large trout in the channels this time of year. All have been on the large side from 22 inches to 26 inch monsters. We have taken a few home for dinner and they are still holding roe, as they had back in late May and June. Anglers are only allowed one fish over 20 inches per trip, but with the size they have been running it only takes one to make a couple of servings.
Tom Ennis released this giant 26 inch trout on July 8, 2012...
Sharks are also in abundance right now as usual for this time of year in the backwaters. Large bull, lemon and blacktips are easy targets for those looking for a tug of war!
I have been catching thread herring for bait using sabiki rigs (hook and line). There have also been plenty of smaller pilchards available along the beaches and one shot with the cast net has been loading up the bait wells. The smaller baits have been best for more action with trout, smaller snook and mangrove snapper, while the large baits are the key for larger species.
- Capt. Todd Geroy
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