Fly Fishing Tampa Bay Spring Fever
Capt. Nick Angelo
April 17, 2010
Tampa Bay - Saltwater Fishing Report
Spring is finally here! I have retired my Jacket for a while and its about time. The fishing for redfish was great in the Upper part of the Bay, but it has tapered off. The water clarity isn't great and the fish have move on. The low tides that offer great sight fishing reds are getting fewer and fewer with each moon phase. The Fort Desoto area has a good amount of quality reds but have proven tough on a fly.
Trout and Spanish Mackerel have been providing great action for fly rod anglers. Fishing the deeper drop offs and grass edges with chart. clousers has been effective. Getting out early for Black Drum let a few anglers get some 40 + pound fish on fly. But it has seemed to turn into Boca Grande.
Had a good time fishing the #3 Redfly tournament last Saturday. Capt. Bryon Chamberlin and I tried to defend last years win but it was tough fishing. Joe Welbourn and John Wilson took home 1st place honors and big fish with a 19.25 inch red. Sam Root and Tom Tylisz took second with a 16 inch red. Great time and great friends......RedFly #4 will happen in October.
Really the only thing on my mind right now is Tarpon! I am looking forward to another great season fly fishing for tarpon. The water temps are on the rise and fish are starting to show on the local bridges. The fishing will be in full swing before you know it!
Capt Nick
www.shallowwaterflyfishing.com
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