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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
August 10, 2003
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Capt. Ron Bielefeld's Indian River Report - Sebastian Area
Well, we had a good and sometimes great week fishing. When the weather (i.e., storms) did not prevent us from going out the trout, snook, jacks, ladyfish, and occasional reds kept us busy most of the time. As usual the hottest bite was early and late in the day, but water temps are only in the low 80s (cool for this time of year) due to a lot of clouds and rain, so the fish have been willing to feed and fight. Moreover, the cool water has allowed fish to frequent the very shallow water and that is where I have been finding the largest fish.
The trout, snook, jacks, and ladyfish have been hitting top-water plugs (spooks and poppers) like gangbusters from first light to about 8 am. After that, I have been switching to Rip Tide Brand Jerk Baits and moving into a bit deeper water (2-4 ft.). Their classic jerk bait has been deadly during late mornings and early evenings when the fish have not been willing to come to the surface. I have been working the jerk baits with no weight and a lot of twitching action to simulate baitfish, especially needlefish, which I have been seeing a lot of. The reds have been taking the jerk baits as well as the trout.
Catching fish during the late mornings and early afternoons has been a bit difficult. However, live shrimp fished under a float around islands has produced some nice mangrove snapper and trout. I stay away from grassy areas this time of year when fishing live shrimp because the large number of pin fish in these areas makes it almost impossible to get the shrimp near anything but. By fishing away from the grass the shrimp live long enough to attract the attention of predators like trout and snapper.
Well, that it for now, until next time Tight-Lines to all.
Sincerely,
Capt. Ron
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