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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
August 20, 2007
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Capt. Ron Bielefeld's Indian River Lagoon trout, redfish, and snook fishing report-Sebastian Area
Where did all this wind come from? What am I complaining about? At least we are not dealing with the likes of Hurricane Dean. However, we have had a persistent east wind for the past few days and it has really mucked up the water in many places. As a result, early morning top-water action for trout and snook has been very unpredictable. The fish we have been getting to hit the surface have taken red and white Yo-Zuri Banana Boats more than anything else. The best action for both trout and snook has come between first light and 10 am. The Yo-Zure 3D Fingerling in the White TM color pattern has been by far the most productive. Rip-Tide Flats Chubs in day glow and pearl white also have been producing fish. We have been concentrating our efforts anywhere we can find relatively clear water, some grass, and a drop off. The fish are shallow early, but they are moving off the edges to a bit deeper water pretty quickly after it gets light. The really big trout are scattered and as lazy as always. We have been catching some big fish just about every trip, but only one or two and you need to put the lure right in front of their faces. They just do not want to chase anything. Lazy bums, or should I say bumettes? Again, 3D Fingerlings and Jerk-Os have been working the best along with larger soft plastics in white and day glow colors. Most of the redfish we have been encountering have been roaming around the spoil islands, but we just have not had much luck hooking any of them. Bluefish, jacks, and ladyfish continue to prowl the deeper waters adjacent to a lot of the flats. The bluefish are always fun and we have been encountering some big schools of 5-10 lb. jacks. These fish have been busting baitfish on the surface and they have been more than willing to smash the large top-water plug we have managed to get into the frays. Jacks is this size range are a ton of fun on light tackle. Well, let’s hope the wind calms down again and the waters clear up a bit. If this happens fishing should be pretty good early and late in the day. Tight-Lines to all.
Sincerely,
Capt. Ron
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