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Saltwater Fishing Report for Sarasota, Florida.
Capt. Bob Smith
July 25, 2001
Sarasota - Saltwater Fishing Report
Better days ahead
I know it has been a while since my last report but with all the bad weather and slow fishing when we did make it out, I didn't have much to say.
Unless you were running forty miles offshore, the bay fishing seemed to have a lot more action. Grass flat action was non-stop just off of Steven's point! Trout and ladyfish made up most of the action but we also caught some pompano, mackerel, jacks and small sharks. Most of the trout were just under 15". We used live shrimp and a smaller hook due to the size of the shrimp at this time of year.
Snook, redfish and mangrove snapper had some bright spots around the docks on little Sarasota Bay during the past week. Live pilchards, pinfish and shrimp worked well. The snapper were very hot at times and some would go two or more pounds.
Tarpon can be found at first light around the New Pass bridge fenders. You may want to try a live crab for bait but they are finicky.
This weather should be over soon and we should start seeing some of the large summer trout up on the flats. The snapper fishing should pickup offshore along with some nice grouper. I am also looking for a summer Spanish mackerel run. It will all come together if the weather cooperates.
Enjoy and Protect
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