less wind more opportuity
Capt. Craig Lahr
April 26, 2009
Clearwater - Saltwater Fishing Report
The Tarpon have started to show up in the West Central back waters. The best time to target these brawlers is from daybreak to around noon. For the backwater enthusiast, there are plenty of these giants from Tampa Bay to St. Joseph's Sound. These areas are prime due to warmer water and excessive bait. The Tarpon have been ranging from 80 to 100 Lbs.
Now is the time to book your trip for the thrill that only the King can bring.
With the weather heating up, so is the fishing. Redfish are scattered from the wind. Fish 22 to 28 inches have been the norm. They have moved onto the flats, staging on sand points and oyster bars. Scaled sardines and small pinfish have invaded the flats, which has gotten these Reds fired up.
Snook are up around the flats and in the passes. White bait has been the bait of choice to coax these weary fish into feeding. Fish ranging from 5 to 12 Lbs. has been the normwith a few lager fish
Spanish Mackerel have started to show up. These fish are in the 2 to 4 pound range.the kingmackerle are on the reef. hopefuly they will move to the beachs.
This is the month to achieve the Grand Slam.
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