Good Sarasota Bay Flats & Coastal Gulf Action
Capt. Rick Grassett
December 16, 2017
Sarasota - Saltwater Fishing Report
Anglers fishing with me, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action catching and releasing false albacore (little tunny) and tripletail in the coastal gulf on flies and trout and pompano in Sarasota Bay on CAL jigs with shad tails and DOA Deadly Combos during the past couple of weeks. In addition, fly anglers also caught and released trout, several blues and Spanish mackerel. With water temperatures in the low to mid 60's, we are in a winter fishing pattern now.
Michael Robb, from Buffalo, fished the coastal gulf with me on Monday, 12/4 and had good action catching and releasing several albies on a fly. In addition, he also caught and released his first tripletail on a fly. Michael's dad, Larry, joined him on Wednesday, 12/6 but despite a stable weather pattern, the action with albies in the coastal gulf ended as baitfish moved on.
Walter Poxon, from MN, and Bill Poxon, from Sarasota, celebrated Bill's birthday with their annual fishing trip with me on Tuesday, 12/5 in Sarasota Bay. They had steady action catching and releasing numerous trout and a nice pompano on the west side of the bay on CAL jigs with shad tails.
John, from Longboat Key, and Drew fished Sarasota Bay with me on Tuesday and Thursday, 12/12 & 14They had good action catching and releasing numerous trout to 18" on CAL jigs with shad tails and DOA Deadly Combos.
Fly anglers, Jerry and Peggy Brenner from NH, fished deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay with me on Wednesday, 12/13. They had some action catching and releasing trout, bluefish and a Spanish mackerel on Ultra Hair Clouser flies fished on sink tip fly lines. Anna Maria and Sarasota winter residents, Bill Morrison and Gary Marple, also had some fly fishing action with trout in Sarasota Bay with me on Friday, 12/15.
There should be good action with trout, blues and more on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay. Shallow water action for larger trout and reds should be improving due to cooler water. Fishing lighted docks and bridges in the ICW for catch and release snook with flies and DOA Lures should also be a good option.
Tight Lines,
Capt. Rick Grassett
FFI Certified Fly Casting Instructor
Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide at CB's Saltwater Outfitters
Orvis Outfitter of the Year-2011
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