Capt. John Rivers
December 5, 2007
Pensacola - Saltwater Fishing Report
Red Fishing in December!
December is here and the big reds that we’ve been catching all November long are still around. The weather is still very nice, even getting up into the upper 60’s and 70’s on some days. You gotta love Florida. I’ve been catching more fish in our bay, which isjust how it was last December. In November, the reds were in the pass and just off our beaches, but a good quantity have made their way into our bays and the bite has been very good. When fishing for these big reds, always be on the look out for a large congregation of birds working bait pods. There is a very good possibility that there are some red fish lurking below. I always have a few rods rigged with a couple of different lures, such as a 1 –2 oz Spro Buck Tail Jig, second a 5” High Roller Top-water plug, and don’t forget to put on a Berkley 7” Power Bait Holographic Black and Gold lure that imitates a mullet. You should always keep a Mann’s Stretch 25 ready for trolling. I like Pink, but keep a few other colors on board because sometimes they won’t hit pink and they will go for something else. Having this set of lures will provide you with just the arsenal you need to have a productive day of red fishing.
Throughout December the water temperature will continue to drop, but the fishing will still be very good as long as you don’t mind a little cold weather. Flounder fishing will still be going strong in deep holes in the bay in and along the drop-offs in the pass. Don’t pass up the rock jetties for a few tasty Mangrove Snapper, since this year has been the best year for Mangrove, and so far it’s still going strong. Along 3-mile bridge and the deep holes in Big Lagoon, there are more white trout than your cooler can hold. They are great fun on light tackle, and for kids, it is a great way to get them hooked on fishing, because they will stay busy on these plentiful fish. Most of the trout are in the 1 – 2 lb range.
As you can see, December is going to be another great month to fish, so if you haven’t already hooked up on one of these awesome big Reds, give me a shout and we’ll get you your first every trophy Redfish.
Come fish the panhandle with Capt. John Rivers on the Mega-Bite and enjoy some of the finest inshore - offshore and light tackle fishing the Florida Gulf Coast has to offer. Located on the Pensacola Beach - Perdido Key Florida border, this area has some of the best fishing along the Gulf Coast. While cruising from spot to spot in our 24 ft custom bay boat you will be riding in comfort and with my 250 hp Yamaha. It won't take long to arrive quickly and safely to our next honey hole.
