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Saltwater Fishing Report for Sarasota, Florida.
Capt. Bob Smith
February 20, 2000
Sarasota - Saltwater Fishing Report
Sarasota Fla. Report 02/20/00
Grouper, snapper and flounder in 40 to 60 feet of water have been our mainstay. The artificial (M) reefs and natural ledges have been holding a large variety of fish. Large live shrimp used on the bottom has produced grouper, snapper, flounder, sheephead, grunts and many odd species. Live pinfish on the bottom has been good when looking for only grouper or larger species. Free-lining live sardines has been good for jacks, barracuda and little tunny.
Along the beach on the (I) reefs and rock piles in 18 to 25 feet of water, we found some sheephead, flounder, bluefish and small snapper. Some cobia have also started to show up. Look for tripletail around the crab trap floats! This is a good time for tripletail and they love live shrimp but will take a fly or jig too. The 30-foot depth has been over loaded with grunts.
The bay fishing has not been to hot! We managed a few pompano and trout but don't be surprised if you see a school of little tunny tearing up the bait. They have been on the bay for a couple of weeks. LTs can be a lot of fun if you hook up. The bay action should pickup soon.
Enjoy and Protect
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