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Southwest Florida - Naples, Marco, 10,000 Islands
Capt. Jeff Legutki
November 8, 2005
Ten Thousand Islands - Saltwater Fishing Report
Fall Report Naples/10,000 Islands 11/7/05
Fall is in full effect! The days are pleasent temperature wise, calm winds and bluebird skies.
No more sweating your butt off by 10:00am. Longer fishing windows, instead of first light/last light rush rush, it's time you can slow down and enjoy yourself. The water temp is at the perfect comfort zone for all species, and the tides are starting to strengthen bringing a better supply of food. All kinds of fin fish are migrating south for the upcoming winter, filling every pass and cove. Fish are gorging themselves, putting on extra fat to survive the winter.
Red fish have been the strongest target lately as well as the most reliable. Filling every pass and inshore wreck, catching 20-30 over size red fish are not uncommon, with some fish reaching over the 40 inch mark. Obviously, these are the spawning fish congregating and having a good time, and eating everything you put in their face. They ball up so tight sometimes the water turns red, its an amazing site to witness!
If your looking to catch a redfish on the fly, now would be the time!They can be found in every cove or oysterbar in the back country. Fly of choice would be any crustacean style fly in the brown and tan tones. The redfish candy in red and yellow as well will take their fare share!
Snook as well are spreading out and can be found in the same places as the reds. Season is coming to a close as of Dec. 15th, so if you enjoy snook dinners now is your last chance.
Tarpon are pretty sparse, yet still a few fish around to surprise you from time to time. Black drum and triple tail are popping up more and more, and the mackeral are almost in full charge.
Fall is a great time to fish, my advise is to get out now before the winter winds start to blow! You can still get away with a t-shirt, shorts and flip flops. You can still go out a feel the solitude before the season gets in full swing. Get out, be safe, and most of all enjoy yourself.
Capt. Jeff Legutki
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