Saltwater Fishing Report for Sarasota, Florida.
Capt. Bob Smith
August 12, 2001
Sarasota - Saltwater Fishing Report
Big Spanish
Large Spanish mackerel have been the main action offshore in the forty to sixty foot depths. Pulling hardware or live bait has produced mackerel in the five pound class. You can also expect to lose a few to barracuda and sharks that are also plentiful in the area. Little tunny have also been in the mix and they like the small live shrimp. Most of the baitfish around the (M) reefs was to small to use. However, we did find plenty of larger baitfish in thirty feet of water as the sun got higher. Bottom fishing on the (M) reefs was active but it was mostly small fish. The best action has been in the fifty and sixty foot depths.
Dolphin fishing has been excellent at about thirty miles or more offshore. Look for the grass or any floating debris to find the dolphin. Trolling will work but I like to drift and cast to the fish. Once you get the first fish on, I feel that it gives you a better chance at holding the school around the boat. On the way out, you can catch some nice baitfish at about twenty miles offshore. Lately, with the calm water, the offshore runs have been a pleasure.
Inshore fishing reports have not been to good, but I do expect the big trout to start soon. We could also find the mackerel moving into the bay. Try to fish first and last light for the best results.
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