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Central Indian River Lagoon

Capt. Ron Bielefeld
March 24, 2002
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report

Indian River Report - Sebastian Area

The wind continues to hamper fishing efforts at times, but when it subsides a bit and allows the drifting of shallow flats, trout, reds, ladyfish, and jacks have been willing to take what we have been offering them. My last trip with Jeff from the Houston, TX area and Craig from New Jersey started fast with multiple hook-ups on jacks and ladyfish. These fish took top-water plugs in 3 to 4 feet of water just off the flats in the Wabasso area. The action quickly switched to trout and reds as we drifted into shallower water of about 1ft. We caught numerous trout over 20 inches with a few topping 5 lbs. We added two reds over 27 inches. The great thing is all the fish we caught this morning took top-water baits. Now catching large trout and reds is fun no matter how you hook them, but when they bust top-water it makes for one of those dream trips you wish you could repeat over and over again. Days like today are what keep us all coming back for more.

As long as the water temps remain in the 70s and low 80s look for larger trout and reds in shallow water throughout the day. These fish may not always be feeding, but they will be in the shallow areas around grass and shell beds. Snook should become more active as the water temps climb through the 70s. Look for these fish along mangrove shorelines, docks, and island structure.

When conditions allow work top-water plugs for all the aforementioned species even snook along the shore. Work these plugs slower than you might first think to work them. Work them slow will bring you more strikes. Keep your wits about you when a fish strikes and wait until you feel the fish to set the hook. When you do set the hook, set it firmly but don’t jump on it too hard, remember this is not B.A.S.S.

The next couple of months should provide some great fishing until the dog days of summer set in and things slow down a bit and we must start the very early morning/late evening pattern.

Until next time,

Tight-Lines to all

Sincerely,

Capt. Ron

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