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Fishing Report for Pine Island Sound, Florida
Capt. Terry Pitz
September 29, 2000
Pine Island Sound - Saltwater Fishing Report
Southwest Florida Fishing Report
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT: Oct 1st, 2000
Redfish are on the flats in great numbers. They can be found on or near the flats and against the mangroves. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try chumming your favorite hole with cut ladyfish or poling the flats and sight casting a earth tone colored fly at these critters. Average size about 22" to 30" with larger ones becoming more frequent this time of year. Fish them on a low or falling tide and watch for those TAILS!!!
The Snook are starting to leave the passes and beaches. They can be found in or near the holes close to the passes. Also I’ve been seeing and catching quite a few against the mangroves. If we get a few cold fronts, look for them near the mouths of the rivers and canals. Fish them on an out going tide will produce the best results. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an arial show.
Tarpon are getting tougher to find. I did see some last week in the Matlacha Pass area. If you put your time in, I’m sure you can find some in the canals and in the rivers. When found and conditions ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 160lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Speckled Trout are abundant on or near the grass flats. I’ve been finding them in three to five foot of water. Early morning or late evenings producing some of the larger ones. A great top water feeder makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish. A day on the flats will always take you home with some stories and remember it’s not about how many fish you catch, but how much FUN you had!
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ
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