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Tampa Bay, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater & St. Petersburg
Capt. Clay Eavenson
February 19, 2008
Tarpon Springs - Saltwater Fishing Report
The Last Couple of Weeks - Tarpon Springs, Clearwater
What
a great couple of weeks we've had fishing in the Tarpon Springs, New
Port Richey, and Clearwater areas. We've had 25+ redfish days along
with 40+ trout days and some of the best weather you could ask for
in February.
Redfish charters have been
pretty consistent and the fish have been easiest to find on low
tides. We've used live shrimp, pinfish, and greenbacks for bait.
Smaller trout can be had in
great numbers in deep cuts found in shallow flats and the larger
trout have been caught on those same shallow flats once the tide
came in high enough for us to get onto the flats. Trout have been
taking live shrimp and Exude jigs fished on 3/8th oz. jig heads.
Truth be told, the jigs have produced just as well as live bait.
Sometimes better.
Of
course, every day hasn't been a banner day and I don't want to
mislead anyone by saying that it has. The weather and good tides
have played a huge part in the success of our trips. Just about
every time we had a cold front come through, the bite really slowed
down for the following day or two. Though aggravating, this is
normal for this time of year and even though these types of days are
slow, we still caught fish. Just not in great numbers. When the
water temperature drops 5 degrees or more over night, the fish tend
to move to different areas and then when you do find them, their
appetite isn't what it was when the water was warmer.
Thankfully, it doesn't stay
cold for long and after fronts pass, the water warms back up and the
bite is on again.
Look for fewer strong cold fronts over the next couple of weeks as
we head towards springtime. As the water stays warmer, the bite will
get even more consistent and the action will be even more steady.
Spring is just around the corner and it should be awesome. Redfish
will be schooling, snook will be hungry (after being nearly dormant
all winter), and the trout will be biting as usual.
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 Tampa Bay Area Fishing Guide, Capt. Clay Eavenson, specializes in Light Tackle, Inshore, Fishing Charters for Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, and More! He guides on the inshore waters of Tampa Bay, Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, St. Petersburg, and everywhere in between.
Every time that you go on a Tampa Bay area fishing charter with Capt. Clay as your fishing guide, you will be provided with the use of the best boats, top shelf fishing gear, and the opportunity to have a trip of a lifetime.
Contact Info:
Capt. Clay Fishing Charters
7935 Grasmere Dr.
Land O Lakes, FL 34637
Phone: 813-300-2147
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