Saltwater Fishing Report for Sarasota, Florida.
Capt. Bob Smith
October 19, 2003
Sarasota - Saltwater Fishing Report
The fall run is on!
The fall run is on! Friday morning we found the water flat along the beach and the “I” reefs. Large kingfish, little tunny, barracuda and Spanish mackerel were smashing large schools of baitfish, including some little schools of small ballyhoo. Cobia and bull reds were also prowling the area. The Spanish were chewing hard on the closer reefs but the big kings were picky and probably feeding on the Spanish. We fished "Lost" reef and found some cobia. Bill Sjoblom landed a nice fish just under thirty pounds on light tackle. This cobia took a bluerunner on the way in.
Large kings up to thirty pounds were also caught around the “Cuda Hole”. Snapper and grouper are regularly being caught in this area and most of the “M” reefs when using live bait on the bottom.
The fishing slowed for us around mid day but started to pickup with the Westerly in the afternoon. Bay fishing has been very good but not 24/7. Redfish, Snook, trout, Spanish mackerel and some nice pompano are being caught regularly but will have highs and lows. Snook and reds are showing up around the docks and behind Otter Key. The rest of our action has been on the grass-flats. Steven's Point and Country Club Shores have been two good spots.
Enjoy and Protect
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