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Jupiter & Palm Beach Offshore Saltwater Fishing Report
Capt. Rob Mazzei
September 14, 2001
Jupiter - Saltwater Fishing Report
Jupiter’s snook fishing comes alive!
It was like someone flipped a switch. Jupiter inlet has been producing the best snook fishing of the year. The combination of outgoing tide at dawn and low pressure seems to have put the snook on the feed. The hardest part about catching them is catching bait. Once you secure enough bait, it’s almost a sure thing.
Jetty anglers have been casting their bait up current and then letting it swing around with the tide where it gets pounced on by snook of all sizes. Many fish have been within the slot limit, so catching one for dinner is very common. Larger fish are taking larger baits, if a trophy fish is your goal beef up your tackle and use a large croaker. Keep a camera handy because these "slobs" have to be released.
If you are fishing from a boat, anchoring or drift fishing will both produce. I prefer drift fishing because you can move around and not be crowded by other boats anchored near by. Many fish have been lost to anchor lines of boats fishing too close together. Also when drifting, if you hook a very large snook or a tarpon you can chase it down and better your chances of landing it.
North of Jupiter, the mullet run is in full swing. School of mullet are cruising along the beach attracting tarpon, snook, jacks, sharks, bluefish, etc etc etc. Although most of the action is closer to Stuart as the bait moves south those in Jupiter will get a shot at these fish as they go gangbuster in the surf.
Palm Beach
Although I have not fished around Palm Beach in a few weeks, you can be sure those fishing there are experiencing similar action. Last time I was there schools of bait were all over inside, as they move outside they’ll be intercepted by all fish mentioned above.
My heart goes out to those who were lost Tuesday. My Dad and brother work downtown and thank God they’re OK. Being a retired NYPD officer I am concerned for fellow officers and fireman still missing, as well as all the others still missing. God bless all to those who are suffering. We must use this tragedy to unite as a country and strengthen our beliefs in freedom.
Fishing Charter
If you are considering a sailfish charter this season, you ought to start planning soon. If we get an early sail bite, most guides will be booked by Christmas. My phone # is 561 352-7844.
As always, keepin’ it reel (tight) Good luck!
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