American Shad Run is On!!
Capt. Tom Van Horn
January 17, 2012
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Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, January 15, 2012
By Captain Tom Van Horn
Upcoming Seminars and Events
Thursday January 19th 6:30 P.m. to 8:30 p.m. "Free Seminars" "Windy Winter Lagoon Tactics" instructed by Captains Tom Van Horn, Chris Myers, located in the Outback at Mosquito Creek Outdoors, 170 South Washington Ave., Apopka Florida, www.mosquitocreek.com.
Thursday, January 26th - 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., Free Shad and Crappie Fly Tying Event at Orlando Outfitters, 2814 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32808, phone (407) 896-8220. Visit: www.orlandooutfitters.com. Fly tying instruction and seminar by Capt. Beau Osborne. Learn what you need to catch shad and crappie on fly in the Orlando area and see how easy it is to tie effective fly patterns for both species. These tying techniques can also be used to create your own shad and crappie jigs.
Saturday January 24th - 9 a.m. Free Rod Builders Class located in the Outback section of Mosquito Creek Outdoor, 170 South Washington Ave. Apopka Florida www.mosquitocreek.com
Wednesday February 1st - 7- 9 p.m. Apopka Bass Fishing Club meeting at Mosquito Creek Outdoors, 170 South Washington Ave, Apopka, www.mosquitocreek.com
Saturday & Sunday, February 10th and 11th - The Old Florida Outdoor Festival at the North East Recreational Complex in Apopka, Florida, http://oldfloridaoutdoorfestival.com
Thursday February 16th - 6:30 P.m. to 8:30 p.m. "Free Seminars" "Winter Lagoon Sight Fishing Tactics" instructed by Captains Tom Van Horn, Chris Myers, located in the Outback at Mosquito Creek Outdoors, 170 South Washington Ave., Apopka Florida, www.mosquitocreek.com.
Saturday, February 25th - 11:00 to 2:00 p.m., Free Shad Rally at the Jolly Gator Fish Camp, phone (407) 349-5554, on Hwy 46 adjacent to CS Lee Park in Geneva, Florida. Visit: www.thejollygator.com. "Free Seminars" instructed by Captains Tom Van Horn, Chris Myers and Charlie McCullough, "Shad Fishing Tactics" Event includes sponsor displays, giveaways and a raffle with all proceeds going to Anglers For Conservation (AFC), Hook Kids on Fishing Program.
This Weeks Fishing Report
Well, our second substantial cold front arrived in Central Florida on Thursday cooling things down just in time for the 3rd Annual Shad and Crappie Derby Crappie Rally held yesterday at the Boat Tree Marina in Sanford. Despite the chill, the event was a huge success with 63 anglers signing up and enjoying the free seminars and lunch. The event raffle was an additional success story, raising 211.00 for the Hook Kids on fishing program. All in all it was great fun and I'm already looking forward to the Shad Rally at the Jolly Gator Fish Camp on February 25th.
On the St Johns River, the cooler water temperatures have got the fish chewing. On Friday, I had the pleasure of spending some time catching specks and shad on the stretch of river between the Jolly Gator Fish Camp and Lake Harney. Joined by my good friends Tadd and Larry, we landed over 25 specks and 6 shad slow trolling 1/16 ounce white Road Runners. On Saturday at the Crappie Rally we experienced the same level of action on a totally different part of the river.
On the Lagoons, the water temperatures are cooling as well, reaching 57 degrees this weekend. The water levels are dropping and the dissolved oxygen and salinity are increasing. All of the factors add up to better sight fishing conditions, so look for happy and hungry fish this week. Also as the seas settle, look for the cobia on the wrecks and kingfish on 8A and Pelican flats.
As always, if you have any questions or need information, please contact me.
Good luck and good fishing,
Captain Tom Van Horn
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http://www.irl-fishing.com
(407) 416-1187
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