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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
June 5, 2002
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Capt Ron Bielefeld's Indian River Report - Sebastian Area
Capt. Ron Bielefeld’s Indian River fishing report for the week of 6-5-02. The trout fishing has remained very good over the past week. Calm conditions and high clouds made the past few days even better. Trout to 5 lbs are not uncommon early and late in the day. These larger fish have been taking top-water plugs in shallow water of 1-2 feet until about 9am. Mixed in with these larger fish are many 15 to 17 inch and smaller fish. Once the sun is up, switching to jigs has produced catches of smaller trout in water around 4-5 ft. Snook have been active with the trout early and late along mangrove shorelines, islands, and flats. Top-water has produced fish to 30 inches, but most are in the 20 to 22 inch range. If there is a lot of bait activity a fast, active retrieve has worked the best. Redfish have been the toughest to catch recently, with a few fish taking soft jerk baits on the flats and along mangrove shorelines throughout the day. Again, however, early and late have been best. Tarpon continue to take live finger mullet and shiners in the Sebastian River. Early is best, but some fish have been caught late in the day. Snook also are taking top-water in the Sebastian River. Late evenings have been most productive.
I have been finding fish in many areas from Grant to Wabasso. If you can find grass with clean water near deep water like the intercoastal you can almost be sure there will be fish in the area. Look for bait and bird activity as well. Observing bait action on the surface is almost a sure sign of an impending strike if you throw a lure in the vicinity.
I have not been able to get off the beaches yet to look for larger tarpon, jacks, Spanish, etc., but if the seas calm enough to get out there in a flats boat, you can bet the predators are out there. Anything shiny will attract the attention of the Spanish. Try greenies for the jacks and tarpon, or throw a silver bomber plug. Approach fish feeding on or near the surface quietly so they do not sound. Most importantly, just keep casting. The more your bait is in the water the great the chance you will get a hook up.
Until next time, Tight-Lines to all
Sincerely,
Capt. Ron
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