Chilly weather Redfish on fly
Capt. Nick Angelo
February 5, 2009
Tampa Bay - Saltwater Fishing Report
Fly fishing for redfish continues to be the thing to do on these winter low tides. Schools and single big fish are easy to spot with the "blue bird" sky conditions. The fish were spooky on the calmer days, but seemed to bite better with a little breeze.
I fished this past week with a few clients and some friends. We had redfish all over the place on one calm and clear day of fishing, just after a cold front. The fish spooked by everything. They would blast out from the skinny water, often before we could make a cast. It was frustrating having so many fish around, and not getting chewed.
The Next day tuned out to be just the opposite. Nice size redfish were out in good numbers. We practically got right on top of them with the skiff. A few redfish turned and ate flies that hit them on the tail. We put some nice fish, pushing 30 inches, in the boat that day.
Ironically the following day brought calm and clear conditions once again. We saw less fish and had some half ass attempts by reds to eat the fly. As my friend Rusty says, 'What a difference a day makes'. But it's always nice just to enjoy a beautiful day on the water, with my clients and friends.
Capt. Nick
www.shallowwaterflyfishing.com
Tampa Bay Fishing Forecast:
The low tides this weekend will continue to bring fantastic sight fishing conditions for redfish.
Target Species:
Redfish, Seatrout
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