Bulldog Fishin Charters inshore report
Capt. Keith Tomlinson
October 21, 2009
Hernando Beach - Saltwater Fishing Report
The recent front that came through last weekend brought a lot of wind and brought the inshore waters down to the mid to upper 70's. We had to wait a few days for the wind to let up, but the bite was fantastic once we could get out to wet a line. The morning low tides combined with the wind blowing from the east made it difficult to get into the backcountry in the morning.
Due to the low tides we have been fishing the flats early until we were able to move in and look for red fish. The shallow flats provided us with non stop rod bending action. Good numbers of trout,Spanish mackerel,blue fish,lady fish,cobia and more are pulling drag in 2 - 6 ft. of water. There are a number of tactics that will produce fish in these depths this time of year. GULP shrimp,silver spoons,and hard baits like a Rapala Twitch n' Rap are all great options. The trout have been small on average but the bigger ones seem to be hitting top water plugs. A bone colored Heddon Zara Spook Jr. is one that seems to put some nice trout in the cooler. The daily bag limit for trout in our area is 5 per person - They may be NO LESS than 15" and one of the 5 may be kept over 20".
The backcountry areas North of Bayport are continuing to hold large numbers of upper slot sized reds. I find the best bite continues to be at the start of a out going tide. Schools of reds are spread out the entire region and are moving with schools of mullet. Live pin fish and cut mullet placed near oyster bars and mangrove shore line are producing the most fish, but lures like a gold spoon or GULP 3" shrimp will draw strikes. Be sure to target areas that are holding schools of mullet and approach them with stealth. Be ready for the occasional snook to feed on one of these offerings. I often fish with a 30 LB. leader just in case a large "line sider" decides to cooperate.
Grouper continue to migrate in from the deeper water with the decreasing temperatures in the Gulf. Large keeper gag and red grouper are be caught in a shallow as 15 ft. of water. This pattern will continue as we move towards winter.
This is the time of year when fishing out of Hernando Beach peaks and gives angler roughly 2 plus months of incredible fishing. Don't miss this opportunity to get out and enjoy some fantastic fishing and beautiful weather.
Good luck out there and tight lines!
Capt. Keith Tomlinson
Bulldog Fishin Charters
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(352)238-3581
Hernando Beach Fishing Forecast:
Now is the time to fish. Any anglers wanting to learn these waters or interested in my techniques feel free to call and set up a charter. Call ahead to reserve a day and lets go bend a rod.
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Target Species:
trout,red fish,snook,mackerel,cobia,grouper,and more
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