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Fishing Report for Northern Miami-Dade County
Capt. Dave Kostyo
October 23, 2003
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report
Wade fishing in Marco took a turn for the better this week. During the morning wade session, Walter Rodriguez fished for the first time with 4# line. He was a bit skeptical about using such light line. That was quickly changed when the seatrout started biting. Walter quickly got the hang of working the jig and was soon catching trout up to 2 1/2 pounds. The water was clear and he also watched several fish chase his jig right up to his feet. Throw in a few jack crevalle, ladyfish, and a spanish mackerel and the morning ended with 8 seatrout, 8 ladyfish, 3 jack crevalle, and 1 spanish mackerel.
After eating lunch, we made our way back out to one of the ledges. The true meaning of cast and retrieve came into play. After what seemed like 200 casts, we only had 2 jack crevalles to show for the effort. The low tide allowed us to continue to work east along a ledge. An indentation from the ledge turned out to be the place that was holding fish. On almost every cast for 2 hours, we caught jack crevalle. As Walter put it, it's like being at the seaquarium. A porpoise moved into the area and was swimming next to us as close as 20 feet. We marveled at its speed and agility when it tracked down something to eat. Then a manatee joined the show coming to within 30 feet of us as it swam along the ledge. Through all that was happening, the jack crevalle continued to strike our pink/white and chartreuses/white jigs. At 5:30 pm we called it quits and ended the afternoon catching and releasing 50 jacks, 1 spanish mackerel, and 2 catfish. On the walk back in, we collected sand dollars and whelk, tiger conch, and olive shells. Walter is now hooked on using 4# spinning and fishing the Marco area. He's already planning a return trip very soon.
Meanwhile, back on the east coast, the fishing continues to play its hot and cold game. When there is blue water and current, the fishing is good. When the current dies and the dirty green water moves back in everyone struggles. There are still enough dolphin around to make it worth while trying for them.
Captain Dave
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