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Sarasota and Venice
Capt. Rick Grassett
April 21, 2007
Sarasota - Saltwater Fishing Report
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report 4/8 through 4/21/2007
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released trout, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, snook and redfish during the past couple of weeks with flies and jigs. Action slowed in Sarasota Bay following a couple of later season fronts. Although we continued to catch scattered Spanish mackerel, bluefish and trout, the frenzy that was going on before the fronts ended.
Fly anglers caught and released trout and ladyfish with Ultra Hair Clouser flies on a couple of trips in Sarasota Bay during the week of April 9th. Perry Greene and his son, Dirk, both from MI, had a good trip with lots of trout and ladyfish caught and released with flies and CAL jigs with shad tails on Tuesday, April 10th. Other family members fished Capt. Kelly Stilwell and had similar action.
Firman Schlabach and Junior Miller, both from Sarasota, FL, fished Sarasota Bay with me on Thursday, April 12th. The best action was at Bishop’s Point where they caught Spanish mackerel, bluefish and trout on CAL jigs with shad tails. Friday’s trip in Charlotte Harbor with Bill Beauchamp and Phil Bellmore, both from Bradenton, FL, produced trout and ladyfish on CAL jigs with shad tails and flies.
Rusty Chinnis and I instructed a group of fly anglers on Saturday at a CB’s Saltwater Outfitters Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing School. It’s good to see growing interest in fly fishing. We had students from 14-years old to senior citizens in our class, which demonstrates that this sport is for all ages.
Fly anglers fished with me every day last week. Carl Borromeo, from MA, fished the Terra Ceia area with me on Tuesday and Dick Miekka, from St. Petersburg, FL and Walt Durkin, from Tampa, FL fished the same area with me on Wednesday. They caught and released several snook and trout with a variety of flies. Sarasota winter resident, Chris Patrick and his guests from the UK, Chris and Gelly Sandford, fished Sarasota Bay with me on Thursday. They caught ladyfish on flies and jigs from the Radio Tower flat to Roberts Bay. Chris Sandford is a well known outdoor writer and broadcaster in the UK.
Greg Swanson, from WI and his friend Greg Higgins, from the Chicago area, fished Charlotte Harbor with me on Friday. They caught and released a variety of fish, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, trout and a redfish with flies and CAL jigs with shad tails.
Next week should be good for reds, snook and trout on the flats of Gasparilla Sound or the Terra Ceia area. We should also get some more action with Spanish and king mackerel once the gulf settles down some. Tarpon were showing up in lots of places in Charlotte Harbor and south prior to the fronts we’ve had and they should continue to become more plentiful. If you’re looking for a fun day of fishing, the Sarasota CCA Photo All-Release Challenge will be held on Saturday, April 28th out of the Sarasota Cay Club in Sarasota. Anglers will target snook, reds and trout in a catch, photo and release format with identical boxes of lures or flies provided to anglers. Entry forms are available at area fishing tackle and fly shops or on line at www.mangrovecoastflyfishers.com on the tournaments page.
Tight Lines,
Capt. Rick Grassett
FFF Certified Fly Casting Instructor
www.flyfishingflorida.net
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