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SW Florida

Capt. Terry Pitz
July 5, 2012
Pine Island Sound - Saltwater Fishing Report

Fishing report for SW Florida

July 5th., 2012

Tarpon: We've been doing well on the beaches and in the Sound.
Summer time is tarpon time! So now is the time to book your tarpon trip. We do best with live baits, but the fly and cut baits will work as well.. These critters will range from 40 lbs. to 200 lbs. with the average being around 100 lbs. The Silver King is a fish of a life time, very strong fighters and jumps that will out do any marlin. Either bait or fly, you owe it to yourself to fish for this species.

Redfish: Has been on fire when you get the right tide. A few going over the 30" range. I've been doing best on any tide that has good current. Shrimp, shiners & cut bait has been working for me. The schools can be from ten to fifty. Fishing reds on the flats can be a casters' dream.
On the lower tides, they become very visible with their tails sticking up in the air. Fishing for tailing reds is great fun! The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs.
Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcast days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!

Snook: Are becoming more active with the water temperature in the 80's and bait almost everywhere. They can be found near mouths of creeks, passes, canals, pot holes and points. White bait, shrimp, cut ladyfish, flies and jigs all will work. Fish them on a tide with good current, I prefer an outgoing tide.
A well placed shiner or fly will result in a violent fight that you'll remember for a lifetime.

Spotted Sea Trout: You can almost catch one on every cast if you find that perfect sand hole, creek or grass flats. I can't remember when we have caught more large trout than this year. Summer time produces even larger trout. Fun on light tackle or fly this fish is aggressive. I've been fishing them in 3' to 5' of water over grass flats or sand holes.

Jacks, mackeral, pompano, cobia, grouper, sharks and more! These fish and others are common on the flats and backcountry. When encountered thay all are a lot of fun with tackle or on the fly.

Capt. Terry Pitz
239-282-9243

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Light tackle & flyfishing the flats and backcountry of Southwest Florida for tarpon, redfish, snook and more! Serving Naples, Captiva, Sanibel, Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Pine Island.

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Fishing Southwest Florida
3204 6th Ave
Saint James city - Pine Island, FL 33956
Phone: 239-282-9243
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