Fishing improved in Sarasota with warm weather

Capt. Jim Klopfer
January 30, 2021
Sarasota - Saltwater Fishing Report

We experienced a warming trend this week and the fishing improved in several areas, though morning for was a minor issue. Action on the deep grass flats was good with a lot of speckled trout and some decent Spanish mackerel. The mackerel numbers decreased later in the week, but there were still some being caught along with an occasional bluefish and ladyfish. Jigs caught most of the fish, but spoons produced as well. The other bite that produced for clients was vertically jigging in Big Pass with banana jigs. Pompano, bluefish, mackerel, jacks, and ladyfish were landed. Bottom fishing did slow a bit.

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