Make The Wind Stop!
Capt. Nick Angelo
March 28, 2009
Tampa Bay - Saltwater Fishing Report
Will this wind ever stop? The 20-30mph winds we've been having over the last few days has made fly fishing difficult. The forecast for next week is calling for sunny skies with lighter winds. I hope it holds true!
Prior to these extreme winds, we've had some good days sight fishing redfish and snook. We landed a few nice redfish on fly and threw at some big ‘ole snook. Fly anglers got into plenty of ladyfish, trout, and Jacks to keep them busy. Some of the jacks were big. We saw a school of jacks at first I thought was a dolphin pushing a wake. As it got closer I realized it was a tightly formed school of 8 Jacks near 20#'s! The largest we caught on fly this past week was about 10#'s. Hooking a jack like that in skinny water we give you a sizzling bonefish like run.
The last of the real low morning tides has past untill fall. We will be targeting redfish and snook closer to the mangrove shorlines. Look for fish to be holding in potholes and around oyster bars. As the tides and seasons change, so do the flies and lures we use. For flies I switch to bait fish imitations such as clousers, puglisi bait fish patterns, and bend backs. When using conventional gear I use D.O.A Cals and top water plugs.
Tarpon season is just around the corner! On windy days like today, I am finishing up tying flies and leaders for the upcoming season. Tarpon will be coming out of their winter slumps and looking to eat. Some fish have already been showing up. Not many, but enough to say we have put a few fish in the air! Feel free to contact me for some good upcoming tide dates for this season.
Also check out the new fly shop in town "The Tampa Angler" they are doing great things for the fly and light tackle community in the bay area!
thanks and good fishing!
Capt. Nick
813-230-8473
www.shallowwaterflyfishing.com
Tampa Bay Fishing Forecast:
Look for the snook fishing to be hot. There will be plenty of trout and spanish macks to keep us busy. Tarpon is all that is really on my mind.
Target Species:
redfish, snook, trout, tarpon
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