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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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October 26, 2006
Inshore:
Other than a few windy days, this week has provided some great fishing weather for anglers. I was out this morning and the water was flat on the river. Lots of bait everywhere and lots of predators out chasing it for breakfast. The water is trying to clear up and should be nice in a few days. Hope you had a chance to get out fishing this week!
Fishing was good for the most part if you could brave some of the windy weather during the week. Last weekend was great weather to be out on the water. Richy Freitas (with a little help from dad) boated a nice 22" trout and 26" redfish this week. Joe Senneville got himself a 26" redfish also this week along with an 18" trout. Look for the reds to be hanging around on the flats or cruising among the mullet or jack packs around the river. We have had our luck on soft baits (shrimp tails) or twitch baits.
The trout bite has improved around the river. Most of the flats have been giving up trout, but the usual haunts like Round Island and Queen's Cove will be a great place to start. It's that time of year to break out the popping corks for trout. I got an email from Herb Solinsky about his trip down here last week fishing. They fished mostly south of Fort Pierce to Stuart and caught snook to 29" along with a variety of fish from flounder and trout to snapper, grouper and most every fish that roams the river. Sounds like they had a great week fishing!
Snook has been somewhat slower this week. Lots of shorts being caught with a few slot size reported. We boated shorts this week and missed two slot size fish on the flats. They are hard on light tackle some days.... Your best chance will be at night along the bridges, inlets and lighted docks around the river. Live bait, jigs or bomber lures will be the choice baits out there. Catch the tides as they are slowing, especially the start of the outgoing tide.
The surf will give up bluefish, snook or tarpon if you find the bait pods along the beach. Live or artificials can give you a hookup and there are some big fish following the bait. Bridges have been producing some sand perch and snapper for anglers on the catwalks. The jack packs are all over the river for some added fun to your day. It's a great time of year for fishing!!
Tip of the Week:
When is the last time you checked the safety equipment on your boat? All boats have required items to carry on board for safety. Sound devices, flares, life preservers, etc are a must to have on board. Check with your local Coast Guard for the required items on your boat. It's a good idea to check these items a couple times a year. Flares have expiration dates and probably are the most often overlooked item because of that. If they are out of date you can be cited for not having the proper equipment. It only takes a couple of minutes to check your safety equipment. Should it ever be needed, you will be ready for an emergency.
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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October 19, 2006
Inshore:
The weather has cooperated most of the week, providing anglers with ample opportunities to get out fishing both the river and the ocean. Looks like warm weather will be here for now and looks like the weekend should be good for fishing! Reports around the river has been mixed this week, but there are plenty of fish being caught.
Trout was the best bite of the week on the river. Reports of trout from the power plant flats north to Queen's Cove, Round Island and Harbor Branch areas. Live shrimp works the best, but top water early and soft baits during the day can get you a bite. I have been using shad or shrimp tails mostly in root beer or the darker colors. Most we caught were in the slot range and we did manage to miss a couple of larger ones.
A few redfish are being caught in the same areas on live bait or soft plastics. Try top water early for some opportunities also. Largest one was 24" on the boat this week. It will be harder to find them schooled up this time of year. Lots of roamers out there now, so be patient to get a hookup. We had our best hits on a natural color shrimp tail. Live or cut bait is always a good way to entice a redfish into biting. Check around the edges of the flats or along the mangroves.
Snook has been mixed. Some still being caught around the inlet areas, but it has been spotty at best this week. Look for the next full moon to provide some good action out there. Look around the flats early with top water and soft baits along the mangroves later. Look for the deeper mangrove cuts for them.
There are some pompano in the river now. We boated a nice one this week, which found its way to the grill for dinner. Live shrimp or soft baits can give you a chance at one. Look for flounder around the sandy flats or around the inlet areas. There are still some being caught on live shrimp or soft baits. The surf continues to hold jacks, bluefish, tarpon and snook. Watch for the bait pods for the best opportunities. I drove up to Sebastian last week and it was loaded up on mullet all along the beach.
Tip of the Week:
Using leaders is pretty basically a must in saltwater. Lots of teeth out there to bite into things and you can lose a fish if not prepared. We all have our favorite brands, sizes and colors. Remember to check the condition of your leader often throughout the day. Fraying or nicks can be caused by fish, foul ups or just brushing up against something underwater. That small nick or fray could cost you that big fish when it hits. I re-tie leaders very often during the day to insure the best chance at landing a fish. Don't let the one that got away be due to something you could prevent. Hope you get that big one this week!
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt Charlie Conner
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email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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October 11, 2006
Inshore:
Ahhhh....fall weather has arrived. Mild mornings make it a fantastic way to spend a day on the water. The weather has cooperated very nicely this week and helped make the day very enjoyable on the water. We should continue with this great weather this next week! Expect the winds to arrive at any time during the day, but for now they have been just enough to take the edge off the heat of the day.
This week the trout bite has really improved. Look for clean water and bait to find some trout lurking around for an easy meal. Harbor Branch, Round Island and down by the Power Plant has been holding some slot size trout most of the week. Live shimp, pinfish or soft baits have work the best for us this week. The catch of the week surely went to Eileen Anderson from Mass. with her 8 pound, 28 inch gator trout. Congratulations to her for a great catch!
Snook fishing has been cooperative most of the week. Night fishing along the bridges, inlets and docks can give you a chance at a keeper linesider. Live baits are the first choice along with jigs and diving lures. Up on the flats, we caught mostly shorts, but there are some slot size hanging around the mangroves attacking the bait as it cruises by. The tides have been higher than normal, so you can fish a lot of areas that are usually too shallow.
We were off a bit on the redfish bite. Found several tailing and a number of singles on the flats, but they just didn't cooperate well this week. But next week......I will be after them again! Look for them to be hanging around the bait pods and running with the jacks and bluefish around the river.
Look for a lot of fish patrolling the beaches now. Snook, tarpon, bluefish and a host of others are chasing bait now. It's a great time of year for surffishing! Flounder have been all around the river. Lots of reports of them in different areas. Look for some flat sandy bottoms and fish them with live shrimp or soft baits. We have caught several on the flats this week.
Tip of the Week: You can see that the days are getting shorter and soon the time will change. Us early morning anglers must make sure our boat lights are in working order. If you go out prior to daylight, check your light and make sure they work properly. It's not only the law, but it is a must for safety on the water. I hit the water a lot of days by 5:30 am and I sure don't want to happen on a boat without lights. Keep the waters safe for us all!
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt Charlie Conner
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email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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October 6, 2006
Inshore:
Feels like fall has arrived here on the Treasure Coast. Mild temperatures have tamed the heat of summer for now. The winds have subsided for a few days, allowing for some great fishing weather this weekend. The water is still working on clearing up, but has improved over last week. The tides have been much higher this week, due to the full moon and an easterly wind to help. Many flats that are usually unapproachable were open to fishing. It should be a busy weekend on the water!
Snook fishing picked back up with the full moon. Night anglers were catching shorts and slot size snook around the usual haunts in the inlets. Live bait, jigs, Bombers and Rapalas were the most common baits used. Early morning fishing on the flats have provided snook hanging around the mangroves. You can hear them crashing bait as it cruises by them. We caught a number of shorts and lost a couple nice slot size snook this week. Top water, shallow runners and soft baits have been working best for us this week. It was easy to find mangrove cover this week due to the higher tides.
The redfish were out on the flats. It's been harder to find them most days with the winds blowing on the water. We found a school cruising along with jacks crashing bait. Josh Lukat battled a nice 30" (9 pound) redfish out of the school, while his brother, Kyle, was bending his rod on a nice jack crevalle at the same time. Shallow runners, soft baits and top water are the best options for catching a redfish this week. Round Island has been a great spot to seek out the redfish lately.
Trout are becoming more active as the water temps slowly decline. Tom took home a nice 18" trout this week for dinner. Soft baits have worked for us this week. Look around Harbor Branch, Queen's Cove or south to the Power Plant for some clean water and trout.
We also boated a 24" flounder this week and missed another opportunity for another. Live shrimp or soft baits will get them off the bottom. Lots of jacks are blasting the bait out of the water. Bull sharks are still coming up on the flats in search of an easy meal! Snapper have continued to be caught in the channels and around structure. We should be seeing some bluefish in the river chasing bait soon.
Tip of the Week:
The Teen Anglers season has once again started here in the Treasure Coast. Today, I will be helping out the tournament for our newest members, the Jr. Teen Anglers. Teen Anglers are in need volunteers this year to help take the kids out fishing once a month for their tournaments. It only involves one Sunday a month to take the time to take a few kids out in your boat and share your knowledge of fishing with them. I am working on my fourth year with them and still looking forward to each months tournament. It's a great cause and the rewards of watch that child's smile when they catch a fish is enough! If you are interested in becoming involved, contact Captain Joe Ward at 772-201-5770 or go to www.teenanglers.org for more information.
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt Charlie Conner
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email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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Flatactics on the Treasure Coast....
While snook fishing is on most anglers minds these days, I am still out there in search of redfish on the flats. We have been fortunate to have a growing population of red drum around the Treasure Coast. It's great to see so many slot size fish in our area once again. I have been lucky enough over the last fifteen years to witness the increase of size and number of our redfish.
I break down fishing the flats into three aspects:
1. Learning the area you want to fish.
2. Reading the water.
3. Presentation of your lures
Most flats in our area will be the hangout for reds. It provides lots of fun and excitement for the anglers. Learning the flats takes time and patience, but will pay off with that first hook up on a top end slot fish. I watch anglers idle up on the flats, which will make most fish high tail it out of there. Stealth is one of the most important parts of the puzzle. Start fishing off the flats and slowly work your way up on them. You will be amazed that a lot of fish hang just off the edges.
Pick one flat and learn it well. You might be amazed at the different contours and variety along the area. Tidal cuts give fish many options to feed or find a retreat from danger. One part may be shallow and almost unfishable, while another part provides deeper areas that are accessible to fish and anglers. Spend some time and be patient. Learn the area you want to fish, then move on to another area to learn.
Tides also play a role in how to fish different areas. Naturally, high tides provide more areas to fish, while low tides limit access to many shallow parts of the flats. Learn where to fish on both tides. I find that low tides will many times congregate fish into deeper cuts, while they wait for the water to turn around. Once again, time and patience pays off.
Lures are so varied that you could write volumes about what to use and when to use it. Everyone has their favorites that they tend to use most of the time. I always try top water, soft baits, spoons and twitch baits. Don't be stubborn and not be willing to try something different. It's been proven, over and over again, that presentation is the most important part of lure fishing. Give two people the same lure and one will catch, while the other is mumbling sweet nothings under their breath. Don't give up on a lure till you have tried working it in different patterns first.
Learn to read the water. Most anglers will miss good fishing areas by not watching what is happening on the water. Redfish are lazy most of the time. A school will lie quietly on the bottom undisturbed unless you happen to work your way on top of them. The majority of times, you won't see them pushing water or tailing. One slight movement in the water could be a school of mullet or redfish. You just never quite know for sure. Work slowly and watch every movement on the water.
I've mentioned time and patience a number of times in this article. After over twenty-five years of fishing the Indian River, I still learn something new each time I get on the water. Our flats are great places to fish and learning how to fish them will give you hours of fun and excitement seeking out the reds in the area. The Treasure Coast is a great place to live and fish. Redfish are back and the fishing gets better each year!
Good Fishing,
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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October Inshore Fishing Forecast:
October is almost here on the Treasure Coast announcing the arrival of fall. The mullet run along the eastern Atlantic is in full swing now, bringing along many species that follow the schools of baitfish to feed. Spanish mackerel, bluefish, snook, tarpon and many others will be chasing bait from the beaches to the flats. It's a great time of year to fish the Indian River!
As the fall weather arrives, it gradually changes the wind patterns. Expect more windy days out there and chances of rain anytime during the day. Let's sure hope that we won't be dealing with any hurricanes this year!! Enough is enough!!!
Get out early for some great top water action in October. As the water temperatures gradually start cooling down, the trout and snook will be out early for brunch on the flats. They will head back off the flats as the sun warms up, so fish along the edges after the early bite. Redfish will continue to patrol the flats most of the day. Gold spoons, jerk baits and DOA shrimp will work great this time of year. Live bait is hard to pass up, so try shrimp or pinfish on popping corks.
The inlets and bridges will be holding snook, black drum and sheephead for those anglers. Live bait is always the best choice. Night time will offer snook on jigs, Bomber type lures and live bait. The docks and jetties are also great places for finding snook hangouts. You will find some anglers trolling around the inlet areas, while other will anchor in their favorite spots and drop bait. Last year provided great snook fishing in the area and it looks like this year should be just as good.
I will continue to fish the flats for reds throughout the fall. The past couple of years has been wonderful on the Fort Pierce flats for redfish. Schools of up to a hundred fish have been around the river and it has been lots of fun watching a good number of double hookups this year. We have been fortunate to see the redfish population on the rise in this area. Let's hope they continues to give us lots of fishing memories on the flats.
Tip of the Week!
Help keep our flat healthy! Please remember to not run up on them and leave prop scars that harm the grasses. If everyone works to keep them safe, the fishing will continue to improve each year. Let's not wait until they are dying to take action......
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing!
Capt. Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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September 7, 2006
INSHORE:
Fall nears us on the Treasure Coast and this week we were treated to the three W's......wind.....weather.... and water. With all the storms and rain this past week, the water quality went downhill for now. The river is murky and dirty and it will take a few days to get back to normal again. The fall mullet run will be upon us soon, so get prepared now. The action slowed somewhat this week, but next week will bring new opportunities!
There wasn't a lot of action on the flats with all the dirty water around. Most of the action reported came from those anglers seeking snook. A lot of shorts have been caught around the spillways and bridges with all the runoff coming through. There have been some slot sized snook have been taken this week. Along with live bait, Storm baits have been the most popular. Colors are dependent on who you ask. Look on the flats early as the water cleans up. The water temps have dropped some with the overcast sky, so watch for the trout and snook to head up on the shallows.
Fish along the edges of the flats if you are looking for redfish. Again, as the water clears up, look for them to head into the shallows to feed. This time of year, you might catch a few tailing in the early mornings. Top water, DOA shrimp, or gold spoons are great choices for baits. Got an email from Carol McKee who caught a nice slot size red around the Jensen Beach area recently.
Find clean water and look for the trout. Live shrimp or top water early will be a good bet for catching dinner. Look south of Fort Pierce for cleaner water for now. Hopefully, we will be back to normal by the weekend. Look down by the power plant area for now.
Snapper and sheephead have also been around the bridges and channel edges. Live shrimp are always great choices for them. As the mullet start their run along the coast, watch for great fishing along the beaches. Let's hope that our "storm" will be the only one we deal with this year! Bob Bergen and his fishing buddy boated a nice 40+ pound tarpon on live pinfish.
Tip of the Week:
I hope everyone took the time to check their licenses recently. I have met several anglers who didn't and were caught! Another today, told me they were checked and didn't have flares on their boat. Licenses and equipment are required by law. Don't take chances on either. The cost of running your boat legal is much less than the fines if you get caught....... It's just not worth the risk!
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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September Inshore Forecast
As the hint of fall approaches us here on the Treasure Coast, anglers are looking forward to a great September for fishing. With remembrances of the past several years of storms, we faced yet another one this week. Luckily, it only brought some winds and much needed rain to the area. I hope everyone weathered it safely.
The excitement along the east coast of Florida has reached is peak as the fall opening of Snook season opens on September 1st. Anglers
have been rewarded all summer with great snook fishing around the
Treasure Coast and have been chomping at the bit to bring home the
bacon. Make sure you have checked your license and snook stamp
before you head down to the river and make sure you are aware of the
new measurement system for total length in effect since July. The
inlets have been holding good numbers of snook all summer. Live
bait, red-tail hawks, Bombers or Rebels will be great choices around
the inlets. Look for the slower sides of the tides for the best
action to happen. Up on the flats and mangroves, try top water at
first light for a chance at a linesider hookup.
August proved to be a fantastic month along the Treasure Coast for
redfish. Schools of reds were cruising around the river all month.
September should continue to produce lots of slot sized reds for
anglers in search of the spot tails. Round Island, Queen's Cove and
the Power Plant flats have all held good amounts of reds so far this
year. Top water, gold spoons, twitch baits or soft baits have all
worked well throughout the summer. Keeping quiet on the flats is
critical to getting close enough have a chance at a hookup. Fish
will run for cover at the least disturbance.
Trout fishing will continue to improve as the water starts it's slow
cooling off as fall approaches the Indian River. Fish top water or
live baits in two to five feet of water on the grass flats. Look for
the flats that also have sand pockets scattered on the grass for the
best chances. Harbor Branch, Queen's Cove and Bear Point have all
the necessary ingredients for a successful day seeking some trout
action. Get out early for your best opportunity.
As the fall mullet run nears the Treasure Coast, look for the big
fish to patrol the beaches, inlets and flats for easy meals. Tarpon,
jacks, snook and sharks will all be chasing bait along with many
other predators following italong the coast. Live bait, spoons, top
water and most any diving lure should provoke a hit. Look for some
exciting action this time of year!
Remember....fishing is not just another hobby......it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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August 24, 2006
INSHORE: Snook Season Opens September 1st!!
Anticipation is growing along the east coast of Florida as the fall opening of snook season approaches. Lots of anglers are already out checking out their favorite spots or getting their gear rigged out for September 1st. It looks like it will be a busy opening night, so plan on lots of anglers out on the water. The tackle shops are stocking up on all the snook paraphernalia already. I spoke to Clint at the Fishing Center of St Lucie and they have lots of Hurricane jigs, Red Tail Hawks, DOA and other favorite snook lures in-stock for the season. Make sure you pack an extra pound of patience for that first couple of nights out there!
The redfish population was active for us again this past week. I had Stan and Joe on board and they doubled up twice on catches with another single red to cap off their adventure. All the fish ranged from 24 - 29 inches. Soft baits, top water and twitch baits were our best producers again. The flat edges around Round Island has still been holding reds most days. You have had to work to find them lately, but persistence has paid off for us.
Trout has been slow again for us, but we have been searching out redfish most of the time. Some reports of the flats south around Little Mud and the Power Plant of trout in the early mornings. Bob Bergen reported a nice tripletail catch along the channel markers to the south of Fort Pierce. Snapper still continue to hang along the channel edges and structure. Surf fishing slowed down with not many catches reported this week. A few flounder have been caught on the south side of the jetties and around the catwalks on live shrimp.
Tip of the Week:
There have been quite a few afternoon thunderstorms lately. Lightning isn't anything to take lightly. On Friday, we had just docked before a storm was approaching and was only off the boat a couple of minutes, when a bolt struck the mast of a sailboat only a hundred feet from us. When a storm is approaching, take the right steps to protect yourself and your passengers. Don't play chicken with lightning!
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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August 17, 2006
INSHORE:
Another week of summer on the Treasure Coast. Heat and humidity to keep you company on the water. It was a mixed week with a few days of slow fishing along with good days in between. Looks like next week will bring the same. Hope you had a chance to get out fishing.
Weekend fishing was good with redfish being number one on our catch list. Gary Graves was down from Melbourne and boated a nice slot size red, just before a storm front blew us off the water. Sunday the redfish school moved in again for another three boated. Lower tides have been best for the redfish fishing of late. Look for them to move across the flats on the edges. Gold spoons, DOA Shrimp and twitch baits have worked best for us. Top water at first light can also bribe one of them into a strike. Round Island and Queen's Cove are good bets to fish.....
Snook in the early mornings have been on the flats if you can get there with a top water lure. One to three feet of water on the flats or along the mangroves should hold some linesiders. DOA Shrimp and twitch baits also have produced some snook for us this week. Snook season is not far off and many are scouting the bridges and inlets ahead of time for their best opportunities on opening night.
Trout were slow for us this week. Early top water lures are your best chance for them. Harbor Branch and Round Island have clean water and the right bottom for trout to be patrolling this time of year. Live baits after first light will be your best choice of baits.
The bridges have been producing some sheephead and sand perch. Some snapper have also been hanging around there along with the channel edges. Live or dead shrimp should get you some action. Some bluefish are still on the river and we have caught several lately hanging around the redfish. I have spotted a few tarpon on the flats, but no takers of late. Little Mud is still holding tarpon in the deeper waters.
Tip of the Week:
Most boat ramps and most tackle shops have drop offs for used fishing line. It's amazing how much fishing line is discarded on the water. I see the mangroves looking like spider webs of fishing line entangled all through them. Please dispose of your old fishing line in the proper recycling bins. The fish and all the other anglers thank you!!
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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August 11, 2006
Inshore:
Great weather conditions have prevailed throughout the Treasure
Coast, providing good fishing weather for anglers. Looks like it
should continue for now, so plan a trip on the water soon. Tides
have ran low of late, so a lot of the fishable flats were too shallow
for most boats.
Schools of redfish are still out there on the flats. I spoke to Doug
of Florida Fish and Hunt and they had found another school north of
the Fort Pierce bridges. Harbor Branch, Queen’s Cove and Round
Island should all be holding redfish. They are not always easy to
find, so study the water carefully and look for anything out of the
ordinary. Bob Altieri and his son, Bobby boated six nice slots of
26-30" this past week with me. We had a school hanging around for several hours. Gold spoons, DOA shrimp and top water have all worked for us. I love the redfishing here!
Snook have been all around the inlets, jetties and bridges. Everyone
is excited and getting prepared for snook season opening on
Sept. 1st. Remember.....27-34 inches with the tail pinched.....
Live bait has prevailed for snook fishing, but Rapalas, jigs, Storms
and DOA TerrorEyz have all been catching their share. Work the
slower sides of the tides. Fish the flats early with top water and the mangroves later in the day. Check your licenses and snook stamps, too.
Trout fishing picked up on the flats this week. Some nice size trout
are being caught around Round Island, Harbor Branch and Queen’s Cove.
Live shrimp or pinfish along with top water and jerk baits are the
best choices for baits. Work them in 2-5 feet of water.
Snapper fishing along the channels and structure has steadily
improved. Reports of catches of one to two pound fish have been
reported this week. Live shrimp is the first choice. Some croakers,
sand perch and sheephead are being caught off the bridges.
Tip of the Week:
Safety equipment is an important part of boating. It’s a good idea
to check it several times a year to make sure it is in good
condition. Many safety items have expiration dates and must be
current to be legal as safety equipment. Flares and fire
extinguishers should be to make sure they are in-date and in good
condition in case of emergency. It is your responsibility to insure
that your boat is safe and is equipped with the proper equipment.
Let’s all keep boating safe!
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt Charlie Conner
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August 2, 2006
INSHORE:
The sun has been shining down on the Treasure Coast lately. Hot and humid weather has prevailed out on the water. Afternoons can be unbearable out there, so plan your trips wisely.... Fishing has been great this week and other than the possibility of Tropical Storm Chris bringing us some rain, it should continue to be productive out on the flats.
Redfish have been very active this week. Most trips have produced a decent number of hookups and catches. We boated from three to eight reds on each trip this week. All have been running in sizes from 24" up to several big 30" specimens, which is great to see in this area. Winfred and Debra Johnson boated 8 redfish in three hours. Pete, Sue and Brent Knoll boated four in two hours. Top water, spoons and soft baits have been our most productive lures for hooking up with a nice redfish. Queen's Cove and Round Island continue to hold redfish. With the low tides of late, look for them in a few feet of water on the flats. Keep a stealth mode to keep from spooking them.
Snook have continued to be productive in the inlets and bridges. Live baits are the preference for now along with some of the DOA's. It's still catch and release for now. Snook are still hitting the flats in early mornings and you can coax them into hitting at a top water lure.
Our trout bite has been slow again this week. I don't usually toss out too much bait, so with patience you can still get the trout to hit. We have had so much luck on redfish this week, we sort of lagged on trying for trout. Top water lures will again provide you with the opportunity at getting trout early. With all the heat, it's a short top water bite in the mornings.
A lot of bluefish have been on the flats. We boated a few and had a number of cutoffs. Snapper have been along the channels and around structure. Live or dead shrimp should get you some for dinner. Ladyfish and jacks are still looking for an easy meal. Lots of fun for the kids! It's been a hot, but fun week on the water..........hope you had a chance to get out.
Tip of the Week:
Don't wait! Now is the time for all good anglers to check their licenses prior to snook season opening on September 1st. I wouldn't recommend being caught with a snook in possession and an expired license or snook stamp! Remember the new measuring system, too. There will be many fish that will now fall in or out of slot size with the new measurements.
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt Charlie Conner
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August Forecast for the Treasure Coast
August not only brings hot weather, thunderstorms and dog days, but great fishing opportunities along the Treasure Coast. Just remember to prepare for each trip with extra sun lotion, water and ice. It's not just the fishing that will be hot this month!
Early mornings and late evenings will bring outstanding opportunities for top water fishing along the flats of the Indian River and St Lucie River. Zara Spooks, Chug Bugs and Skitterwalks will all drive the fish crazy in the calm waters as the sun peeks over the horizon. Snook, trout and redfish will all be roaming the flats in search of a morning snack.
The redfish have been cooperating well so far this summer in the Fort Pierce area. Look around Round Island, Queen's Cove and the Moorings flats when searching for redfish hangouts. We still have some smaller schools feeding around the river, but they aren't easy to spot most days. We ran into a nice sized school this week on the flat edges in three feetof water and boated three from that school. Gold spoons, CAL jerk baits and Gulp shrimp will all look tasty to a slot size redfish. Work them as slow as you can on the flats during the day.
Snook are still hanging around the bridges and inlets in St Lucie County. Live bait, Rapalas or jigs are still producing all sizes of snook, especially at night or early mornings. Top water will work on the flats or around the docks. In the St Lucie River, look around the mangroves during the day for snook to be lurking around. Remember that snook season is closed until September 1st...so it is catch, photo and release for now.
Trout fishing is generally an early morning bite this time of year. Top water can bring you some nice oversized trout. Once the sun has risen, switch to live bait on popping corks. Pinfish or pigfish are the best bait choices this time of year.
Tarpon have been hanging around the Moorings in the channels and also down around Little Mud Creek. It is a short time frame to get a chance at a hookup, so get out there before daylight with top water or live bait. The St Lucie River has also a fair amount of tarpon in the river right now. Look around the bridges, deep channels and spillways.
The river is loaded up with jacks and ladyfish. Take the kids out soon and watch their faces light up when they get hooked up with some fun fishing. Snapper fishing continues to improve around the bridges and structure around the river. Live or dead shrimp works great for them. The beaches still are holding whiting and bluefish along the breakers. Watch for tarpon and snook to be hanging around the bait along the beaches in August. Shrimp or sand fleas are best for the surf.
Keep lubed up with suntan lotion, keep hydrated and enjoy the fishing along the Indian River.....
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt Charlie Conner
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July 20, 2006
INSHORE:
Hot!......Hot!......Hot! That's the story lately. Summertime weather makes morning or evening fishing so much more enticing! It has been a good week though. A few tough days fishing plus some good days to keep you smiling. Looks like this weather will continue, so plan on hot afternoons with chances of thunderstorms most days.
Plan on getting out early to have your best chance on the river. Most of our success this week came early in the day. Snook are still hanging around the inlet and bridges. Fish top water early for a good chance at a morning snook on the flats. This week, Steve Reiter battled a sweet 31" snook on the flats in less than two feet of water. Also try around the mangroves as the day heats up. Nighttime should be active in the inlet, bridges and spillways around the river. We have been having luck with soft baits and jigs out there for snook.
Redfish were on the flats most of the week. You had to search for them, but they were hanging out during the mornings. Steve boated two out of four hookups on redfish, while Tom Lukat boated a nice slot sized in the early part of the day. Top water is getting its share of hits along with soft baits and spoons. From Round Island south towards the power plant will be holding some redfish this time of year.
The trout bite was off this week for us. Too many jacks, cats and ladyfish are out there smashing everything on the water. Your best choices will be top water or live baits during the day. Look in three to five feet of water on the grass flats along the river.
I had some reports of snapper, margates and sheephead around the inlet and bridges from some anglers using live shrimp. We had a couple of five foot bull sharks swim by the boat on the flats this week. Look for the tarpon to be around the Moorings channels and the cuts around the power plant. Not much reports of hookups this week.
Tip of the Week:
Make sure you check your tires and hubs each time you hook up to go fishing. It's important to have good tires at the proper pressures for your safety. Grease your hubs often to keep saltwater from seeping into the bearings. A little maintenance can help reduce the chances of a costly repair down the road. Take a minute and check that trailer!
As always, have a safe weekend and remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Capt. Charlie Conner
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July 13, 2006
INSHORE:
Great weather earlier in the week provided some great fishing on the Indian River. Calm winds and water made early mornings a great time for top water lures. Another front has moved across the area today and it will take a couple days to get back to normal again. Look for some nice weather this weekend, so hope you have a trip planned out there on the Treasure Coast.
Snook has been the topic of the week so far. Early in the week, snook were hitting around the inlets and up on the flats. Top water, soft baits and DOA shrimp were getting some decent snook hitting in the shallows. Just at sunrise along the mangroves gave us some nice linesiders up to 28 inches. With all the rain, look for the spillways, bridges and seawalls to be active with snook. Any areas where the mangroves run on the deeper side will be the place to search them out.
Redfish were a little more on the jittery side this week. We did boat several, but not like the weeks past. I had the pleasure of fishing with George Perez this week and we boated one out of three hookups for a nice 22" redfish for dinner. Spoons, soft baits and top water will give you the best chance at hooking up with a redfish. Round Island and Queen's Cove have been holding some lately.
Trout were active earlier this week on top water and live baits. Once this front has passed through look for them in 2-5 feet of water in early mornings. I have seen some nice sized ones on the flats while looking for reds so they are out there! Again, try Bear Point and the power plant area to the south and Queen's Cove and Harbor Branch to the north of Fort Pierce.
There are still generous helpings of ladyfish and jacks around the river to keep you busy. Some snapper along the channel, while the surf anglers are looking for bluefish and whiting. This weekend should provide us with some nice fishing weather.
Tip of the Week:
Got rain gear??? With all the afternoon showers this time of year, it's a good time to check out your equipment in the boat. Rain gear or ponchos are good things to keep handy in the event of a quick shower sneaking up on you. Have a place to keep your phone, camera and wallet dry and out of the weather.
As always, have a safe weekend and remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Capt. Charlie Conner
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July 6, 2006
INSHORE:
Stormy weather!......If only I could sing..... Lots of rain and storms working their way along the Treasure Coast this week. Afternoons bring heat, wet and lightning most days. It's that time of year to get out early or late to get in the best fishing times.
I had the opportunity to get together with a couple of good friends on mine over the weekend. I met with Gary Graves and Capt Pat Wells up in Cocoa Beach to do some fishing on the Banana River on Sunday. It started out like a nice day on the water, but after two hours under a pavilion to avoid the thunderstorms. It wasn't quite as pretty. We managed to dodge the weather just long enough to find one school of oversize reds tailing, when another storm moved in over us and we had to evacuate back to the ramp. It was nice to get together, but the storms could have held off just a little longer.
Rick Flynn and Shane Murphy joined me on the boat later this week, when it didn't downpour... Shane caught a nice 24" snook along with some ladyfish, while Rick jumped a juvenile tarpon of 15# on the flats. He also caught a nice size bluefish, trout and ladyfish. It was nice to fish in cooperating weather that day.
We are still seeing some redfish tailing on the flats in early morning. Time to be quiet and stealthy for them. Gold spoons, top water or cut bait is our best choice for them. Look around the power plant flats down south or Round Island up north of Fort Pierce. You can find them most any time of day lurking along the river.
Snook are still biting well in the inlet area around the bridges and docks. Live bait or jigs work the best. Night fishing will give you the most hits around here. On the flats, work your top water in early mornings for them. Trout are coming on the shallow flats early and will take a swipe at top water or live bait. Harbor Branch and Queen's Cove areas are still producing trout action.
Ladyfish and jacks are still cavorting around the flats. Look along the edges of the shallows for them to be hanging around for an unwary baitfish. Tarpon are scattered around the river now. Look in the deeper cuts first, but in early mornings they can be on the flats. Rick hooked up with his in less than two feet of water on a top water lure.
Tip of the Week:
When fishing the shallow waters of the Indian River, stealth is very important during the summer months. Many early mornings result in little or no wind, clear water and fish that will run at the first sign of danger. It is important to be quiet on the boat and make no sudden noises or movements. It will result in more catches and an enjoyable day on the water. Shhhh-h-h-h-h....keep it down!
As always, have a safe weekend and remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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June 29, 2006
INSHORE:
Let's see...summer showers bring summer flowers.....and skeeters....and heat...and more heat....and great fishing!! We are into the afternoon thunderstorm season which brings great opportunities for early morning or late evening fishing. Light winds bring on top water action at first light on the Treasure Coast. Shake the dust off that favorite lure and get out there soon!
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Early morning action on the Treasure Coast...
Flat conditions are out there for the early morning angler. Snook, trout, redfish and a host of other predators are on the flats looking for an easy meal. I had Shane Murphy out with me this week. He is down from New Jersey to visit and we had a chance to get out to watch the sun peek across the eastern sky this week. Top water and slow sinking lures gave us some great action out on the Indian River.
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Shane holding one of two redfish caught on the day....
There are still some nice snook around the river. The bridges and inlet are still holding snook. Live bait or jigs will work best for you in those areas. Up on the flats, top water or sinking baits will get you some nice hits. Don't forget to try around the mangroves during the day also. Shane boated a nice 24" snook on a trusty MirrOlure. Catch and release!
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Shane with a nice snook from the flats....
Redfish action is still hot on the flats. Spoons, soft baits or top water should get you an opportunity to boat a slot sized red. Gary Walley sent me a great picture this week of a 26" red he caught up at Round Island in his kayak. Shane boated two this week of 26 and 27 inches. I love fishing for redfish out there on the flats!
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Another redfish to top off the day....
Trout are an early morning bite if you want to use top water. Live bait is the best choice after that. The power plant flats, Bear Point and Harbor Branch should continue to hold their share of trout.
Lots of other fish are all over the river. We thought jacks and ladyfish were having a rehearsal dinner at the sushi bar.... They are everywhere and hungry! Snapper are showing up around the river in decent numbers. Try around the bridges and channel structure for some good snapper action.
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Ladyfish can add to the fun of fishing....
Tip of the Week:
Don't forget that the new FWC rule change on fish measurement takes effect on July 1st. Go to myfwc.com for more information. Make sure you know and follow the new measuring laws....it could be a very costly mistake!!
Have a safe Fourth of July weekend. Practice courtesy, patience and safety both on the water and the road. Have fun and good fishing!
As always, have a safe weekend and remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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June 22, 2006
INSHORE:
The weather on the Treasure Coast has been fantastic this week. Great summertime conditions for top water fishing in the early mornings and plenty of calm water to fish most of the day. By monday morning, the tides were favorable for early morning fishing and the fish were coming up on the flats earlier in the day to feed. Afternoon storms will continue to build, so be prepared to get off the water if one is approaching. This should prove to be a great fishing weekend!
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MirrOlure produces another Indian River redfish....
By Monday, the redfish were hitting the flats most of the morning. We had five boated by 10 am that ranged from 24" to 28". Soft baits, gold spoons and twitch baits all were getting slapped around by the reds. Check around the mangroves later in the afternoon. Round Island, Queen's Cove and the Moorings have been holding redfish on the flats. There are still some smaller schools of them patrolling around some of the grass flats. I talked with Doug of Florida Fish and Hunt and he had also ran into a school of reds this week.
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Redfish caught on soft bait on the flats...
Snook and trout fishing have been slower this week. Most of the trout are coming from top water early and live bait once the sun comes up. Harbor Branch and Bear Point both have clean water for trout to hang out in. Snook fishing has been mostly around the inlet and bridges. The majority of the action has been down in Stuart around the bridges and inlet there. Our bridges has been producing some snapper, sand perch and sheephead on shrimp. Whiting are still along the beaches in the surf.
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Surf fishing along the Treasure Coast....
Tip of the Week:
With the water temperatures continuing to rise, you must take extra effort to safely release your catch alive. Redfish, especially, are totally worn out by the time you get them to the boat. Remember to get them back into the water quickly and make sure they have revived and swim off on their own. It sometimes takes 10-15 minutes during the heat of summer to revive an exhausted fish. Help protect the future of fishing on the Treasure Coast!
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Enjoy the wildlife and scenery the Indian River has to offer....
As always, have a safe weekend and remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Capt. Charlie Conner
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July Forecast
INSHORE:
A lot of rain this week has renewed the plants and grass here on the Treasure Coast and caused some delays in fishing part of the week. Summer afternoon patterns of scattered thunderstorms loom each day so be prepared for them when you are out on the water. I had a chance this week to catch up on some things around the house and spend some quality time with my lovely wife, Eva, who hasn't been feeling well lately. It was a week that I needed to be with her instead of fishing.
July brings hot weather, afternoon rains and Fourth of July parties. Oh....and lots of great fishing out there,too! Mornings on the river will bring action at first light on top water lures for snook or trout on the flats. They will seek deeper water as the sun rises. I will be fishing along the mangroves for snook with jigs, twitch baits and spoons where the water will be 2-3 feet deep. Trout will move to deeper flats in 2-6 feet of water and will most likely hit pinfish, pigfish or live shrimp. Redfish will continue to hold up on the flats, but more scattered. As the water heats up, move to deeper cuts on the flats for them. Gold spoons, soft baits or cut bait will work best for them. Search along the docks during the day for snook or redfish hanging around there.
Bridges will be producing snapper, drum and sheephead during July. Live or dead shrimp will be hard for them to resist. Watch the tides and fish the slower sides of them for best results. Whiting will continue to be in the surf with the occasional bluefish. Sharks will be patrolling along the beach also.
Areas to fish in the river for July: Bear Point, Queen's Cove and Round Island. South of Harbor Branch will be a great area to work for trout in the mornings before the sun heats up things. The flats in front of the power plant taper off to 3-5 feet and will be holding trout during the day. The west shore down there will be good areas to search out redfish. Channel edges will be yielding snapper on structure. Tripletail will be around channel markers and pilings.
Tip of the Week:
With the heat of summer upon us, make sure you have a plan for an emergency. Heat stroke is always a possibility when out on the water.
Signs:
Heat exhaustion: Cool, moist, pale, or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea or vomiting; dizziness; and exhaustion. Body temperature will be near normal.
Heat stroke: Hot, red skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; and rapid, shallow breathing. Body temperature can be very high-- as high as 105 degrees F. If the person was sweating from heavy work or exercise, skin may be wet; otherwise, it will feel dry.
Treatment:
Heat exhaustion: Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place. Remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths, such as towels or sheets. If the person is conscious, give cool water to drink. Make sure the person drinks slowly. Give a half glass of cool water every 15 minutes. Do not give liquids that contain alcohol or caffeine. Let the victim rest in a comfortable position, and watch carefully for changes in his or her condition.
Heat stroke: Heat stroke is a life-threatening situation. Help is needed fast. Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. Move the person to a cooler place. Quickly cool the body. Immerse victim in a cool bath, or wrap wet sheets around the body and fan it. Watch for signals of breathing problems. Keep the person lying down and continue to cool the body any way you can. If the victim refuses water or is vomiting or there are changes in the level of consciousness, do not give anything to eat or drink.
Check out the Red Cross web site for more information: http://www.redcross.org
As always, have a safe weekend and remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Capt. Charlie Conner
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June 8, 2006
INSHORE:
It has been a fantastic week of calm water and warm temperatures. I had some great people fishing with me this week and we thoroughly enjoyed the mornings out there on the Indian River as the sun was rising off in the east. It's hot out there now, so go prepared and enjoy the weather.
Redfish have been scattered on the flats this week. We did manage to hit on a few schools though. Look for water on the flats that runs 2-3 feet for reds. They will hang out there during the day where they can scoot up on the shallows to feed and have a place of refuge to dive back into. Mark was down from Mass. this week and caught a 27" redfish out on the flats. Bob boated a 24" red on a mirrolure. Shawn caught a nice 26" redfish for dinner. Gold spoons, jigs and twitch baits are working on the flats right now.
There are still some snook patrolling the flats in early mornings. Top water, spoons and twitch baits are working early. Bob battled a nice 28" snook from under the mangroves on a gold spoon. The bridges are still producing snook bites as the tide is slowing down. Mark caught a 24" and got broken off by a larger one. Remember, snook season is closed, so a picture and release them carefully.
Trout will hit some top water in early mornings and live pinfish or pigfish during the day. The bite has slowed some this week. Lots of jacks and ladyfish are out there looking for an easy meal though. I talked to Chris from Okeechobee and he told me they had caught one and a half redfish this week.....a shark had devoured half of one as they were reeling it in on the flats.
The bridges are producing snapper, snook, sheephead and grouper. Some flounder are still being caught around the back side of the jetties and the bridges. Whiting are in the surf and hitting live or dead shrimp.
Tip of the Week:
It's a good time to take a few minutes and check the lighting on your trailers. The constant in and out at the ramp in saltwater will gradually invade your wiring and end up with a light not working. It's a safety hazard on the road and you can be stopped for faulty lighting. Be safe and check it as part of hooking up your trailer and repair them when you do have a problem. Safety ,both on and off the water, is important to all of us!
As always, have a safe weekend and remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Capt. Charlie Conner
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June 1, 2006
INSHORE:
Looking out across the sky at the setting sun this evening is a reminder of how I love living here in Florida and along the Treasure Coast. You can watch the sun rise early in the mornings over the water, knowing there will be an equally spectacular sunset to enjoy the coming evening. The weather has been great for fishing all along the Indian River. Hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend!
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Jim holding his 28" redfish caught on the flats....
Snook season is now closed on the east coast of Florida. You can still have the excitement of battling that linesider, but must remember to practice catch and release until September 1st rolls around. Snook are still heading up on the flats in early mornings and can be enticed into hitting a top water lure. Look around the inlet, docks and mangroves during the day or at night for some snook action.
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Andy caught this nice 28" redfish on the fly....
We have continued having some good days targeting the redfish action. We had a couple of days that they were tight jawed, but most days this week has produced some great redfish fights. Andy landed and released a nice 28" redfish on his flyrod. Mike had a 24" redfish hit a soft bait and Jim boated a 28" redfish this week. Look for them on the shallow flats in one to two feet of water following the tides.
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Mike won this battle with a 24" redfish....
The trout bite was off and on again this week. Top water early and live shrimp on popping corks are your best choices of baits. Look for them to hang out in two to four feet of water along the flats. Try along Queen's Cove, Round Island and the Moorings for some trout actions this week.
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Another redfish along side the boat....
Jacks and ladyfish are still around the river looking for trouble. We have seen a few 5' bull sharks working the flats each day. There are still some bluefish hanging around. We were sight casting to some reds and hooked up on a bluefish instead. The bridges will continue to yield sheephead, drum and flounder on live or dead shrimp. Live shrimp has been hard to come by lately though. The beaches have been holding whiting and bluefish for the surf anglers.
Tip of the Week:
I was waiting at the ramp over the Memorial Day weekend on my clients and watching the boating habits of people on the Indian River. Most boaters practice safe boating habits, while there are always a few who don't bother or care about the rules of the road. A little common sense and courtesy can go a long way, especially during a busy holiday weekend. To increase your knowledge of boating and navigation, check out the Coast Guard Auxiliary in your area for class schedules.
As always, have a safe weekend and remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Capt. Charlie Conner
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May 24, 2006
INSHORE:
Summer weather has made it's way onto the Treasure Coast. We have enjoyed mild winds and great water conditions this week. The water most mornings has been flat and working top water at first light is a great opportunity to hook into something fishy. Afternoon showers seem to have finally arrived to ease the drought.
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Pete and Sue Knoll doubled up on these nice redfish of 26" and 29"....
I had the pleasure of taking Pete and Sue Knoll out on the flats earlier this week. The redfish were cooperating for us that morning and they boated five nice reds that ranged from 26" - 29". We had our success using MirrOlures that morning. The redfish have been active lately and will hit spoons, soft baits and top water also. The eastern flats in the river has been our best producing areas.
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Sue with another 26" redfish from the flats....
Trout have been mostly early morning hits on top water lures. They seem to hit one day and not the next this week for us. Try jerk baits or live shrimp once the sun rises up. Live pinfish should also provoke a trout into a bite.
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Another redfish attacked a MirrOlure.....
Snook will continue to come up on the flats to feed and you will have an opportunity to get one on a top water lure, such as, Chug Bugs, Zara Spooks or Skitterwalks. Vary how you work the lures to find what will tempt them into striking. The inlet is still producing some nice catches, but has slowed down somewhat now.
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Pete with another redfish caught along the Indian River...
There are a number of fish around the river and bridges to catch. Sheephead and sand perch around the bridges. Whiting and bluefish in the surf and some flounder around the jetties should keep you occupied for a while longer.
Tip of the Week:
With summer almost upon us and the winds laying down more and more, it's that time of year to always remember keep water and ice in the boat. Keeping hydrated while out on the water is very important to having a great day out there. Drink plenty of fluids during the day as the temperatures rise and the sun shines down on you. It will keep you refreshed and ready to reel in that big catch.....
As always, have a safe weekend and remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
Captain Charlie's Fish Tales Charters
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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May 18, 2006
INSHORE:
Finally, some rain to give the landscape a drink of fresh water! I almost forgot what it was like to see the ground wet and the grass growing again. Now I have to add mowing grass into the weekly plans. There was a few days that made it difficult to get on the water, but overall it has been a nice week for fishing.
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Chris with a 26" redfish caught along the flats...
Once again, the redfish bite was great on the flats. Top water in the early mornings and jerk baits, spoons and Mirrolures provided us with catches during the day. Chris was over from Okeechobee and caught three in a short twenty minutes that averaged 25-26 inches. Hal also caught himself a nice 26" redfish. Reports on them range on both sides of the river from the power plant up to Queen's Cove. We have been having luck on chartreuse or mullet colorings for success.
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Hal with an Fort Pierce redfish....
A lot of good snook reports around the river. Early mornings on the flats with top water can provide some shorts and slot size snook. Chris caught a nice 24" and missed a good slot size at the boat on top water. Around the bridges and inlet use live bait or jigs for a chance at a keeper or larger one. Remember that snook season closes June 1st so get your keeper soon!
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Chris with a nice snook off the flats...
The trout bite has been good on most days. Our largest trout this week topped 26". Top water, soft baits and live shrimp will usually get one to bite. Reports all around the river have been good on most days this week. The usual haunts are Harbor Branch, Bear Point, Queen's Cove and Round Island.
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A great day of fishing.....
Sand perch, drum, sheephead and flounder have been around the bridges. Live or dead shrimp are the best choices of bait in these areas. Jacks are still striking fear into the mullet all over the river. Snook and tarpon have been chasing bait around the inlet. There is lots of bait in the river and more working their way into it. It's a great time of year to be fishing!
If you are up in Melbourne this weekend at the Coastal Angler Magazine Fishing Expo.....stop by the Teen Angler booth and say howdy! I will be helping there on Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Check out the Teen Anglers and see if you can get involved in such a great organization in your area.
Tip of the Week:
Enjoy life and get out fishing! Nothing more relaxing than watching the sun peek over the horizon and the fish slapping the water in anticipation of a new day. You can forget about time, troubles and stress and enjoy a wonderful day of fishing. Take some time and just do it!
As always, have a safe weekend and remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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May 10, 2006
INSHORE:
I'm seeing RED......nope...not angry, mad or in a bad mood....just seeing RED.....FISH that is. It has been such great weather this past week. Mild winds, warm temperatures and great fishing conditions out on the Treasure Coast. The water is looking clean and clearing up very nicely. And the fishing has been just as good this week. Hope you were out there!
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Vincent (left) and Tyler Serio with their redfish in the Teen Angler Championship Tournament...
Redfish continues to be our first choice on the flats. We ran up on some nice schools over the weekend and things are looking like summer will continue to produce good catches of them. Vincent Serio caught a nice 26" redfish on Sunday in the Teen Anglers Championship Tournament. We doubled up of a school we happened upon that day. Jerk baits, MirrOlures and top water lures have worked best for us this week.
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A nice 25" redfish for dinner....
Snook fishing continues to produce well. We have caught snook up to 24" on the flats. I had a chance to fish the St Lucie River this past week and caught snook up to 30" on soft baits along the mangroves. Top water, soft baits and MirrOlures will help you snag a linesider out there. I fished mostly north of Fort Pierce on the flats, but you can find them anywhere lurking around for an easy meal.
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A 26" snook caught and released along the Treasure Coast mangroves....
Trout fishing picked up this week. We caught fish up to 24" on the flats. Again, top water, jerk baits and MirrOlures have produced well this week. Anywhere from one to five feet of water can get you a seatrout. Work you baits slowly to get them in the mood for a snack.
I had the opportunity to fish with a friend, Capt. Joe Ward, this week on the flats. We had a great time and also caught snook, trout and redfish to top off the day. Reds up to 25" were hitting in shallow water north of the bridges. We had a wonderful day to play on the Treasure Coast waters.
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Early morning redfish on the flats....
Flounder have been biting around the bridges, mangroves and inlet. Live shrimp is the best bait. Sheephead, drum and snapper continue to hit around the catwalks. Tarpon are definitely in the St Lucie River now. They are hungry and chasing bait all over the river. Check around Little Mud and the power plant for some tarpon now.
It was a fun week on the water. I love this time of year and it looks like summer will be a great season out there also.
Tip of the Week:
Always plan ahead for each trip out on the Treasure Coast. I tie on new leader and decide which lures or baits I will be using first that day. I like to have everything ready before I hook up the boat so all you have to do is grab that rod and make the first cast out on the flats. A little planning and preparation can make that first light a winner! Fishing is at it's best at first light in spring so prepare the night before and make it a memorable adventure!
As always, have a safe weekend and remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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May 3, 2006
INSHORE:
Looks like the winds of late have left us again and the coming weekend should provide some great fishing weather. The water got chopped up pretty well this week and it will take a couple days to get cleared up again. Get out that top water lure and get rigged for this weekend!
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Mike McCann with one of his redfish of the day...
Redfish remained our number one catch again this past week. Each day out there provided us with explosive action both on the flats and along the mangroves. Mike McCann was down from New Jersey with me this week and boated three nice redfish from along the mangroves. By the end of the day, he was an expert at skipping a lure underneath the lush undergrowth of the islands. Bob Wittbold and Bob Bergen boated seven redfish this week up to 26". Top water and soft baits were the table fare this week. Look for redfish from the power plant flats up through the Moorings on either side of the river. We found all of ours on the east side of the river due to the winds.
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Bob Bergen with a nice snook from along the mangroves....
Snook fishing around the inlet and bridges has remained good if you could get out of the winds to fish the area. We caught a number of snook on the flats just prior to the front moving in. Bob boated a nice 26" snook on a top water lure up on the flats. Snook season closes the end of this month, so plan a trip soon if you want some on the table.
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Bob Wittbold holding a nice redfish he caught on the flats...
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Bob with a 26" snook caught on the flats of Fort Pierce....
Trout was spotty for us this week. The usual areas of Queen's Cove, Harbor Branch and Bear Point have been holding trout, but was hard to fish most of the time. With the wind laying off now, the bite should pick up by the weekend. Top water early and live shrimp should get you some hits out there.
Some nice reports of flounder along the catwalks of the south bridge in Fort Pierce. We found one angler who had his limit by noon. Live or dead shrimp around the bridges have been the best bait choices. Bluefish and spanish mackerel are still around the inlet and beaches for those seeking toothy critters. Ladyfish and jacks are cruising the flats in search of a quick meal. Showers of baitfish trying to learn how to fly are all over the river.
Tip of the Week:
Thanks to everyone who recently responded to a question I posed. If you could only take one lure out fishing what would it be? By a vast majority, anglers on the river would have a MirrOlure with them. Whether a top water or slow sinker, it appears to be a part of most anglers tackle. I remember my dad using them back in the fifties in Sebastian and he still talks about them to this day. Hope you have one in your tackle box!
As always, have a safe weekend and remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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April 26, 2006
INSHORE:
Another gorgeous week of spring along the Treasure Coast has provided us with some great fishing weather. Mild morning breezes have given us great top water fishing at the first hint of the sun breaking across the eastern skyline. Lots of bait all over the river have brought the fish up on the flats to feed and we have had some fun this week catching some of them.
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Shawn celebrated his birthday with a 24" red caught among some tailing redfish...
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Another of Shawn's redfish caught along the mangroves....
Redfish have been the best catch for us this week. Early action on top water to mangrove fishing later in the mornings have bent our rods a number of times. Shawn and his wife were on the flats with me over the weekend and he boated an inshore slam along with several other redfish, too. Shawn got to sight cast to a small school of tailing reds to get his 24" red on a Berkley Gulp. Matthew and Andy went out with me another day and boated four nice redfish. Matthew caught a nice 26" red on top water, while Andy caught a close 25" on a Berkley Gulp. Tuesday we also boated four reds on various lures. Look for them in shallow water and you might also find some tailing in the early mornings. We fished the flats north of the Fort Pierce bridges this week.
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Matthew celebrating his birthday with a 26' redfish caught on a top water lure....
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Andy caught this 25" redfish on a Berkley Gulp on the flats....
Trout have been hitting soft baits, but not as well as the reds have for us. Bob caught a nice fat 21" trout to top the catch of this week. Most we have caught have been in the slot range. Root beer, copper and darker colors have been our best soft bait producers. We have caught trout in four feet or less of water this week.
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Bob caught this fat and sassy 21" trout on the Fort Pierce flats...
Snook fishing is best right now at night or very early morning. The deeper mangroves will prove well during the day on soft baits or live bait. Work your baits slowly along the mangroves for best results. We caught reds, snook and flounder this week along them. Shawn boated a 24" snook from under the mangroves. South of Fort Pierce, look along the deeper mangroves. Snook will be patrolling the flats at first light so get out that top water lure!!
Jacks and ladyfish are continually harassing the bait. Schools of jacks are all over the river and wreaking havoc just about everywhere. Bridges will continue to provide catches of sheephead, drum and croakers on live or dead shrimp. There is lots of action all over the river, so get out and have some fun!
Tip of the Week:
It's getting hotter and hotter as the days go on and that means the dreaded springtime sunburn!! Nothing worse than ending the day looking like an overripe tomato.... Put some on before you leave the house and several times during the day on the water. Don't take the chance without it and ruin the week by walking around like a scalded horned-toad...... Slap on some thirty weight and have some fun out there!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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April 19, 2006
INSHORE:
Spring sure is a wonderful time here in the Treasure Coast. Yep.....the winds died off this week and the sun has been shining down on us with warm temperatures and mild conditions. I always look forward to springtime and the great sunrises out on the Indian River each morning.
Early morning fishing is continuing to improve each day. We have been using top water in the early mornings on the flats and switching to shallow runners, soft baits and spoons as the sun rises. There is nothing so exciting as watching the water explode underneath a top water lure! Get out your favorite and get in on some of the action.
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Craig holding his 35" snook caught on the Indian River flats....
Snook fishing has remained steady over the week. Inlet and bridge anglers are continuing to catch all ranges of snook sizes. The flats are getting their share of hungry linesiders looking for a early morning snack. Craig Cilley celebrated his birthday recently on the boat by catching a 35" snook on a shallow running MirrOLure in only a foot of water. We managed to boat a number of shorts along with a few slot sizes this past week. Look for some around the docks and mangroves throughout the river as the water continues to warm.
Trout has been productive from south around the power plant up to the Moorings on live shrimp and jerk baits. Scott caught a 21" trout on the flats north of the bridges in Fort Pierce. As the winds die off, both sides of the river will be fishable in all the favorite areas. Look for them to hit top water at first light.
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Scott with a nice 21" trout caught on the Indian River flats....
Redfish were up on the flats scrounging around in less than two feet of water. Jackie Cilley was using a chartreuse top water when it was blasted by a 25" redfish in only a foot of water. It was her first redfish and you can tell by her smile how proud she was of it. Top water, spoons, soft baits and shallow runners should get their attention. They should become more visible as the winds settle down.
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Jackie with her 25" redfish caught on top water....
Lots of species are being caught around structure and bridges along the river. Black drum, sheephead, croakers and snapper have been table fare for those anglers. Live or dead shrimp have been choice baits.
It's been a great week on the water and I hope you had a chance to get out. The channel between the Fort Pierce bridges has been opened up, so please be careful when boating through the inlet. Courtesy goes a long way to make for a great fishing experience!!
Tip of the Week:
My favorite subject.....take a kid fishing. I love having children on the boat. They love to fish and are so eager to learn. When Craig and Jackie were on the boat this past week. You could read their faces by their smiles as they caught and reeled in their fish. I see a lot of photos on the forums of parents taking their children out for a day of fishing. It's wonderful to see so many kids getting a chance to fish with mom or dad. They will always remember those trips like I recall of my dad taking me out on the river. If you haven't done it lately.....get out the gear and take them soon!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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April 12, 2006
INSHORE:
Thar' she blows........nope, not a whale sighting on the high seas. Just the latest front blowing through the Treasure Coast most of this past week. It's been strong winds daily to churn up the ocean and river and keep most anglers on shore. We should be downsized by the weekend and get back to some spring weather by then.
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The trout bite has really picked up lately. When we could get out and fish, there were trout all along the flats north of the Fort Pierce bridges. The Moorings produced a good number of slot sized trout and some nice over 20" specimens. Paul Benton nailed a nice, fat five pounder on that MirrOMinnow that I love to talk about. Most were hitting in two to three feet of water on the flats.
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Snook fishing has been for the brave this week. Those who dared stand up to the winds had some success along the jetties and bridges on live shrimp or jigs. We spotted a number of big boys hanging around the docks along the river. Once the water calms down, get out that favorite top water and hit the flats just around first light for a chance at a linesider on light tackle.
Redfish have been cruising the flats and should be fishable by the weekend. It might take a few days for the water to clear up, but the reds will be up there looking for a cheap snack. Top water in early morning, live shrimp, gold spoons and soft baits are choice baits on the flats.
Bridges will continue to provide lots of fishing for sheephead, black drum and snapper. Live or dead shrimp is the bait of choice from the catwalks. Bait fish continues to filter into the river and those chasing the bait will follow it also. Look for early morning fishing to improve each week.
Charlie McClure reported that he was catching dolphin up to 20# while trolling in 140-240 feet out of Fort Pierce Inlet. But then the winds came and changed plans for most offshore trips.
Tip of the Week:
Everyone has their favorite lures they depend on to produce day after day. We all try the newest things on the market, but end up back to the ol' trusty lures that never let us down.
If you had to leave the dock with only one lure.....which one would it be?? I am curious which is your favorite. Reply or send me an email on your choice. Mine would certainly be the one I talk about the most in my reports....the shallow running MirrOMinnow. I am adding a photo of a trusty ol' favorite that I was forced to retire this week. After more fish than I can count, it just gave out after catching a vast array of fish all along the Indian River. Let me know your favorite!
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Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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April 6, 2006
INSHORE:
It looked like summer a most of the week. Light winds in the mornings to summer-like breezes in the afternoons brought a nice change to the Treasure Coast. We found that we have been able to fish a lot of areas that have been too windy to fish the past several weeks. I sure love the spring weather!
We found redfish tailing just about every day that we were up on the flats. Most were in small schools of 6-8 fish in the shallows up north of the Fort Pierce bridges. Tim Freeman has been down from Virginia and boated a nice 25" redfish using a top water in the early morning. We also had several hits and misses from them. Look down south on the western docks for some reds to hang out.
I have had a number of good reports of snook around the bridges and inlet this week. Tim also boated a nice 24" snook from the flats on a top water. Mike emailed me and has caught several 24" snook up around Harbor Branch on top water while wading. We caught a nice 34" snook in the early morning on top water over the weekend. Lots of bait fish are entering the river and the fish will hit the flats in first light, so get out early!
Trout have been reported in numerous areas around the river from the power plant up to Round Island. Two to four feet of water has been the best depth to look for trout. Live shrimp, soft baits and top water. Mike also reported a nice gator trout of 27" and 7lbs that he caught on a Poppa Dog.
We have caught a real smorgasbord of fish this week. Everything from snapper, flounder and lookdowns to the ever present ladyfish and jacks. The big jacks have followed the bait into the river and you can find some real rod benders schooling throughout the river. It's been a nice week to be on the water!
Tip of the Week:
With spring here and the weather cooperating more and more, you can find the boat ramps on weekends packed with boaters heading out for a day on the water. Courtesy and patience is the order of the day on weekends all around the Treasure Coast. Don't tie up the ramps when putting in or pulling out your boat. We all want to get out there and have a great day enjoying the water. Let's not ruin the weekend at the ramp. Make it fun for everyone!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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March 30, 2006
INSHORE:
Looks like the winds have come and gone once again here on the Treasure Coast. It was a challenge over the weekend, but by Tuesday the winds had calmed and the river provided a wonderful sunrise on the flat waters. Looks like the rest of the week will be sunny and great fishing weather.
The redfish have come back onto the flats. We found them on both sides of the river, north and south of Fort Pierce. George was on the boat this week and boated a beautiful 26" spotted tail for dinner that night on my trusty MirrOMinnow. Don caught a nice 17" red on a live shrimp. Live or cut bait along with spoons and soft baits have worked for us this week.
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John caught his first snook around the docks south of Fort Pierce. After running us through the pilings of the dock, we managed to boat his snook. The jetties have been yielding their share of snook to anglers with jigs or live shrimp. The bridges and seawalls will give up some snook also if you catch the tides slowing. We have hooked up a some snook along the mangroves and flats in early mornings. With the winds slowing down a little, top water will be my first choice out there.
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Trout began hitting better after the cold front passed through the area. Mark was down from Mass. and boated a nice gator trout earlier in the week. Top water or shrimp on popping corks are my first choices for trout. DOA shrimp or jerk baits also will work well on the flats in 2-3 feet of water. Bear Point gave up some trout along with the flats north of Fort Pierce. Also don't forget to try around Harbor Branch and the power plant flats.
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Bridges and docks have been holding snapper, black drum and sheephead. We have caught some nice sized snapper and sheephead this week. Live or dead shrimp have worked well for these rascals. Ladyfish and jacks have cavorted all over the river. We were given a real show this week as the dolphin came up to the boat as we were catching ladyfish. They were wanting a free meal and as we released some of the ladyfish, the dolphin crashed through the water to take the handouts.
Tip of the Week:
I continually see so many boaters ignoring the slow speed or idle speed zones throughout the river. I often wonder if they do so out of ignorance or just don't care. We all want to get to that favorite fishing spot as quick as possible, but speeding through a slow speed zone isn't the way to do it. Follow the posted zones on the water and make it safe for everyone. Law Enforcement won't be so understanding if you ignore the rules of the road.
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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March 22, 2006
INSHORE:
What a fantastic week for fishing the Treasure Coast. Mostly mild weather with some winds, but overall a great week through wednesday out there on the water. Spring arrived on the Indian River, bringing a lot of action out there on the flats. Hope you had a chance to get out there fishing this week.
Snook action has remained steady around the bridges, docks and turning basin. We caught snook most of the week and lost a few nice slot sized ones also. Larger shrimp, if available has been the best choice in baits this week. We boated a number of snook off the flats and along the mangroves most of the week. The larger ones are hanging around the bridges and inlet, but are gradually working their way to the flats in the early mornings.
We caught a number of redfish out on the flats. Anthony boasted a pair of slot sized reds at 24" and 27" off the flats north of the Fort Pierce bridges. Live shrimp, cut bait and gold spoons have been their choice baits. Al from Port St Lucie took home a nice 22" red caught along the docks around the inlet. Both sides of the river have been holding redfish. The water has remained clean in spite of the winds.
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Anthony with a nice 27" redfish....
Trout has been somewhat slower for us this week. Ladyfish and jacks are beating the trout to the bait most of the time. Keep fishing the grass flats of Queen's Cove and Harbor Branch for trout. Popping corks are drawing a lot of attention from just about everything out there.
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Chris and Al holding his 22" redfish...
We found some pompano along several flats. Al and Chris Klingler boated a swe-e-et 2 1/2 pounder for dinner. Live shrimp or shrimp tipped jigs will usually do the trick. Al caught his just around the Harbor Branch flats. Ladyfish and jacks are terrorizing the flats almost anywhere you are fishing. We caught numerous sizes of them all week. Lots of fun for everyone!
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Al with a nice dinner menu....
The bridges are still producing catches of sheephead, black drum, snook and snapper with live or dead shrimp. Speaking of black drum...... Chris Perrin was on board with his dad and uncle this week. After a long and tiring 20 minute fight, Chris boated and released a monster 60+ pound black drum. I am sure he is still smiling from that catch! Great job!
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Chris with the help of his dad, Mark, holding his huge black drum...
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Brian with his grouper...
Tip of the Week: Spring has arrived here on the Treasure Coast and many anglers are preparing for some of the great fishing the Indian River has to offer. Boating safety means more than on the water....it also includes the trip to the ramp. This is a good time to check out the equipment your boat trailer, before you head off to the water. Lights are very important, not to mention required. Safety chains, winch, strap, hubs, bearing and tires are just some of the trailer parts that need attention to make your trip to the ramp a safe one. Inspect your trailer each time you prepare for a trip on the water and have an exciting spring fishing season!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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March 16, 2006
INSHORE:
The sun was shining on the Treasure Coast this week. Mild winds and warm temperatures made for great fishing weather, except for a few days later during the week. Looks like spring has blossomed here on the Indian River.
Snook fishing around the turning basin, bridges and docks has improved with the full moon this week. Some nice catches have been made by those using live shrimp, pinfish or red tail hawk jigs. Snook have been heading up on the flats in the early mornings to feed on baitfish around the river. Top water on the calm days will bring some nice hits at sunrise. Bob boated a 24" snook and lost a nice slot size earlier during the week.
Redfish have been cruising the flats on both sides of the river. They are very easy to scare right now, so be keep quiet and a low profile while on the flats. Live bait has worked best along with gold spoons and soft plastic baits. They will hit at an early morning top water, but the hookups might be a challenge. We found reds on both sides while fishing north of the Fort Pierce bridges. Vince caught himself a 17" redfish during the Teen Angler tournament over the weekend.
Trout have been hitting live shrimp on the 2-4 foot grass flats. Hit some of the flats around Queen's Cove or Round Island. The ladyfish have been prevalent on the same flats and most times will beat the trout to the bait. They provide lots of exciting fun throughout the day, especially if you have a child on board. Something flashy and fast will attract a lot of attention.
The bridges have continued to produce nice catches of sand perch, sheephead and black drum. Live or dead shrimp are always the best choices of bait around the bridge structures. Mangrove snapper have been hitting around the rock piles and mangroves. Harbor Branch has been giving up some nice keeper sized ones. Some reports of flounder around the jetties and inlet have been reported. James Robinson boated a nice five pound 26" flounder from the flats in only a foot of water. It attacked one of those MirrOMinnows that I am forever talking about.
Tip of the Week:
Presentation is probably one of the most important aspects to fishing. Everyone talks about lure colors, sizes and shapes, but do you consider how you work that favorite lure to make it produce fish. I have watched several anglers fishing with the same lure and one might catch fish while the others continue to struggle to get a hookup. Presentation makes the difference!
I continually advise anglers to be change their lure retrieve to see what might just work. Whether you fish a top water very slow and methodical or make it a fast, jerky and erratic retrieve, be willing to change the pace. A baseball pitcher doesn't throw the same pitch all the time and win games! Fish don't necessarily hit the same lures fished at the same retrieve all the time.
Next time you are out there on the water, try working those favorite lures in different patterns and speeds. You just might be surprised at the results!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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March 9, 2006
INSHORE:
I was watching the sun break the silence of the eastern horizon this morning and bring its warmth to the waters of the Indian River. March is suddenly here and spring is in the air around the Treasure Coast. We have enjoyed a very mild winter and the fishing in the area has continued to improve each week. This should be a spring season to remember in 2006.
The river comes alive in spring as the water warms up the flats. Redfish are sunning most of the day and you usually can get them to take a live shrimp or gold spoon as they look for an early morning breakfast. You can find them tailing just around sunrise across the flats in Fort Pierce in a foot of water or less. Head up to the Harbor Branch or Round Island flats one morning soon.
Snook will be active in the early mornings on the flats. Spring is a great time to work a top water lure just as the sun is showing itself. I like the Top Pups and Zara Spooks for top water action. Try around Harbor Branch, Bear Point and Round Island on mornings when the winds is light and the water is calm. Nothing can stir your blood like a snook crashing a lure in the serenity of the morning. The fishing around the inlet has remained good for snook. Live bait or jigs continue to be the best choice.
Pompano are still being caught south of Fort Pierce from the power plant to Stuart. Look for them as you head down that way and have a jig or live shrimp ready if you see them. Jacks and ladyfish are still plentiful all over the river. Some Spanish mackerel are being caught in the inlet and along the beaches. The bridges are producing nice catches of sheephead, black drum and sand perch. Most of the anglers along the bridges are using live or dead shrimp.
Get your gear ready and plan a trip out soon. The weather has been great and don't miss out on some of the awesome fishing that the Indian River has to offer in spring on the Treasure Coast.
Tip of the Week:
I spent the past week with my dad, who has been ill and is now recovering. He should be home soon and back to his old self again. It made me think as we talked about some of the old fishing adventures we enjoyed when I was young. We all talk about the good ol' days. Did you ever think that the time we are spending out there yesterday, today and tomorrow will be those days to remember soon enough. Enjoy those times on the water and make them days that you can sit back a few years from now and tell tales of the good ol' days we are enjoying right now!
Catch of the Week:
Charlie McClure emailed me this week and was fishing off of Fort Pierce. After one cobia straightened out his hook, he boated a nice 20# cobia for dinner on a red tail hawk.
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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February 23, 2006
INSHORE:
What a fantastic change in the weather over the last week. Spring crept in early this week and warmed the water along with providing calm winds for great fishing weather. I had to look at the calendar to make sure it was still February! Hope you had a chance to get out and enjoy the water. I don't anticipate enough cold fronts to cool the water enough to slow down the trends we are having. It looks like the mild winter we have enjoyed might bring an early spring and great fishing weather for March and April.
Each day on the flats, we found ourselves surrounded by redfish. Tuesday, Dennis and Pete came up to fish with me and we saw easily fifty reds tailing all around us in groups of 4-6 fish. Most were slot sized and with the warmer water, it reminded me of summertime. The largest red this week was 27" caught on the flats. Jigs, spoons and live shrimp was working this week. Keep quiet and move slowly with the clear water they will torpedo out at the least sign of noise, shadow or unusual movement.
Snook were hitting along the mangroves on live shrimp and jigs. Some reports of both keeper and shorts around the bridges and turning basin this week. Snook and reds are hanging around the docks north of the Fort Pierce bridges. Large live shrimp, when available, has been the best choice in baits along with feather jigs and pinfish. Also look for snook to head up on the flats in early mornings with the tides to feed. Find the deeper cuts along the mangroves for both snook and redfish later in the day.
Trout are still on the deeper flats and will come up on the shallow areas in early mornings. Live shrimp on popping corks has worked best. The power plant flats, Bear Point and Queen's Cove have been some of the best areas to fish for trout. It's still a race against the ladyfish right now and most of the time the ladyfish win. Bert and his wife were out with me this week and we found so many ladyfish, they were rolling like tarpon. Bring along the flyrod one day and have some fun with them. Dennis, Bert and Pete kept busy with the ladyfish on the fly.
Black drum, croakers, sand perch and sheepshead were on the catch list around the bridges. Live or dead shrimp works best off the catwalks. Some flounder and snook have been taken on the jetties. Bluefish, weakfish, whiting and some pompano have been in the surf. Shrimp or sand fleas are the choice baits on the beaches.
Tip of the Week:
Spring is almost upon us here on the Treasure Coast. Not too many cold fronts ahead of us now and most everyone is anticipating great conditions for the coming months. Take a little time during the next front to check your gear. Is it time to change that line? Did you ever fix that broken tip on your fishing rod? Is that favorite top water lure a good candidate for a rust remover commercial? Does your tackle box resemble one of those thousand piece puzzles? Take a little time now and be ready for those great spring days that are coming soon!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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February 15, 2006
INSHORE:
Ok....so winter came to pay us a visit over the weekend. I guess the hardest thing was to dig through that closet to find something warm to wear. But winter in Florida changes daily or hourly and the warm weather has again filtered its way to the Treasure Coast and everyone is anxious to get out on the water again. The water temps took a dip this weekend, but with the sun shining again look for the water to warm back up for the fish as each day passes.
Snook fishing has remained good in spite of the colder weather lately. The turning basin, bridges and docks around the inlet area has continued to produce all sizes of snook. Live shrimp, pinfish and red tail hawk jigs has been the bait of choice by anglers in search of that keeper snook. The jetty has also been yielding its share of linesiders to anglers that braved some of those cold mornings. Mark from Mass. was fishing with me this week and caught two black drum and a snook on his first four casts around the bridges. He did miss one big snook during that trip.
Trout fishing was a bit off the past several days, but with the warmer weather around us, look for them to hit in the deeper flats of 2-5 feet of water on soft bait, live shrimp and jigs. Down around the power plant has been a great spot of late for many different fish. Harbor Branch and Queens Cove have been active the past week.
Redfish have been on the flats most of the day. Keep a stealthy approach as they sun themselves in the warming waters. We have been finding them in 1-2 feet of water and they will run at their shadow with the clear water on the flats. Live bait along with gold spoons, small jigs and DOA shrimp will be your best opportunity at catching a red on the flats. Look for them down across from the power plant on the west shore and most o the east shore north of the Fort Pierce bridges.
Lots of jacks and ladyfish are out there to fill your day on the water. It's hard some days to catch a trout with the ladyfish trying to beat them to your bait on the flats. Pompano have been south of the bridges from the power plant south towards Stuart. Shrimp tipped jigs or sand fleas are the best choices. Spanish mackerel have been south of the bridges also. Try trolling along the channels with clark spoons. Usually anything flashy will get their attention. The surf has been coughing up whiting and pompano for the beach anglers using shrimp. The bridge fishing has been very active for sand perch, black drum, croakers and sheephead. Most anglers are using live or frozen shrimp.
Tip of the Week:
I was just sitting here in the middle of writing my fishing report and thinking to myself about the first time my dad took me on the river behind our home in WV, many years ago. Geez......that was well over fifty years ago. I guess time passes and lots of things change, but fishing has always been a part of my life. I hope that our children and grandchildren have the same opportunity as we have had in our lives. Take a moment and share a fishing experience with your child or grandchild. My little granddaughter, Chloe, is only six month old, but I have already outfitted her with all her fishing gear in anticipation of that first fishing trip with Grandpa. There is no greater satisfaction, than watching a child catch that first fish. Take a kid fishing......you'll be glad you did!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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February 9, 2006
INSHORE:
Another week of cold front after cold front has really cooled off the water on the flats and left the fish to seeking the shelter of deeper water. Lots of windy days this week left most anglers seeking sheltered areas to fish out of some of the gusty winds. We could use a few days of warm weather to get the water temps up a bit out there. The northwesterly winds this week left the majority of the river almost un-fishable in a lot of favorite areas a good part of the week.
The best fishing most of the week has been around the inlet for snook. A number of reports of slot sized snook have been reported around the docks of the inlet, the bridges and in the turning basin. Leo, who fished with me this week boated a nice 24" snook just under slot and David also had a nice 22" snook. Most of our bites this week were on live shrimp. Pinfish, shrimp and red tail hawks were the best options for snook fishing. A lot of anglers are having success fishing at night around the inlet and docks for snook.
There were lots of sheephead around the inlet area in good numbers and good sizes. Live or dead shrimp had them working your rods quite nicely. The surf anglers are reporting good catches of whiting and a few pompano along the beaches. Shrimp and sand fleas were their baits of choice. Bridge anglers have been catching some black drum, sand perch, croakers and sheephead off the catwalks. Most have been using dead shrimp for bait.
We did manage to find a few reds on the flats north of the Fort Pierce bridges, but with the water so choppy and windy on the flats, it was difficult to fish for them. As the fronts get through and we can get a few days of warm weather, the reds will warm up along with the water. We have had success in the past few weeks on live and cut bait along the mangroves for reds.
Seek trout in the deeper flats in 3-6 feet of water. With the water this cool, they will be slower to hit, but keep using that live shrimp, jerk bait or top water when possible. As the water warms up during the day look for the fish to become more active.
I had a few reports of pompano, Spanish mackerel and trout down around the power plant just before the winds stirred up. Shrimp tipped jigs are great for pomps and shiny spoons will work for the macks. Friday looks like the winds might lay down a bit to try and get down that way to check things out. Watch the weather for this weekend as they are calling for some strong winds by Sunday.
Tip of the Week:
Spring will be here soon.....or not soon enough for some. There are some cold mornings out on the water. Make sure you dress properly for that morning you are heading out. It's much easier to take off layers and be comfortable, than sit there shivering and cold wishing you had worn more. I keep remembering last spring when I was waiting at the ramp for my charter to come in my long handles and jacket.....my two anglers from up north showed up in shorts and t-shirts. It was too late to change and I sure felt sorry for them as we headed out towards the flats.
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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February 1, 2006
INSHORE:
The weather had it's ups and downs this week, depending on which day you were out. Cold fronts working through during the week bought cooler weather and winds to keep you guessing each day. Once again mild weather has filtered into the Treasure Coast for a few days until the next front rolls around. Enjoy those nice days out there!
Snook season opened today and some anglers who braved the weather overnight and into the morning were rewarded with some keeper sized snook to start their season off. The turning basin in Fort Pierce was productive to anglers using live shrimp or pinfish, while the bridges were working for some others. The flats and mangroves are still holding snook just under the slot ranges. Top water works the best in early mornings and live bait once the sun rises over the horizon.
Redfish have been steady on the flats. Still somewhat skittish this time of year, but cut bait or live pinfish can coax them into cooperating. For an artificial choice, always try that gold spoon on the flats. Most of the eastern side of the river north of the bridges has continued to hold redfish most of the day.
The trout bite has probably been the most consistent this week. Ladyfish will continue to try and beat them to the punch, but fish the deeper flats in 3-5 feet of water with jerk baits, live shrimp and pinfish for your best opportunity for trout. The flats by the power plant, Bear Point and Harbor Branch have been working well for trout.
Lots of other chances for some good fishing are out there. The bridges and structure are still producing sheephead, sand perch and black drum. Live or dead shrimp is the bait of choice. Bluefish, jacks and ladyfish are still doing what they do well...... Pompano are still in the river and have been mostly caught south of the bridges and down to the St Lucie Inlet. I even had a couple of reports of tarpon around the spillway in Taylor Creek.
Tip of the Week:
With the opening of snook season, make sure you are well aware of slot sizes and limits. Do you have a way of measuring your fish? Is your fishing license current and do you have a snook stamp? There are already enough people out there who could care less about regulations. The fines are just not worth the risk! Have a great snook fishing season!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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January 25, 2006
INSHORE:
What a change in seasons so far this winter. It's been a very mild winter for now and with luck it will continue for a while. Our weekly cold fronts haven't bought the bitter winter cold temperatures into the Treasure Coast like past years. Keep your fingers crossed for more of this great weather!
The trout fishing has remained steady, if you can keep the ladyfish from hitting your baits first. The grass flats have been loaded with ladyfish along with the trout. They are so aggressive that they will sure outweigh your trout catches for now. Keep on fishing the flats and you will get some trout action. Live shrimp on popping corks, soft baits and top water will keep your rod bending. Queen's Cove, Harbor Branch and the Moorings have been productive north of the bridges in Fort Pierce and down by the power plant heading to the south.
Redfish still have their residence on the flats. They continue throughout the day sunning themselves in the shallow waters. With the water much cleaner, they will run at any noise or movement so keep a stealthy approach out there. Ed, from Dallas, boated two nice slot sized redfish to 26" from along the flats. Live shrimp, cut baits and gold spoons have been the most productive of choices. Most of the flats to the north and down by the power plant have held redfish this week.
Snook action was scattered around the river. Most of our action was along the mangroves in the deeper cuts. We caught snook to 24" this week using top water and sinking twitch baits. Natural and chartreuse colors worked best this week. The north bridge and Taylor Creek has continued to produce reports of snook catches. February 1st is the opening of snook season so get your rods ready!! I also had a report of tarpon landed by the Taylor Creek spillway this week.
Pompano have been reported south of here from the power plant to Jensen Beach. Keep a jig rigged on a rod to tip with shrimp in case you happen upon a school of pomps while out there. Ladyfish and jacks........as always.......everywhere! The structure and bridges have been holding sheephead, croakers and black drum. The sand perch fishing slowed some this week as the latest cold front came through, but should pick up again by the weekend.
Tip of the Week:
Need to charge that trolling motor battery or top off that starting battery in the boat? I finally exhausted the life out of my old charger and have they ever changed over the past few years. Lots of makes and models out there, but I bought a Black and Decker model that is electronic and takes all the guesswork out of batteries. Winter is the hardest time for batteries and it's never fun to find out you have problems at the ramp, no matter what time of year. The newer models of chargers tell you just about everything you need to know about your battery, including how many slices of pepperoni are on that pizza you just ordered! Check one out soon.
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
To have my fishing report sent to you. Email me at: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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January 19, 2006
INSHORE:
I enjoy being on the water on these crisp mornings here on the Treasure Coast. It's wonderful to watch the sun come up over the horizon and see the water glisten as the first light crawls across the water. Of course, the warmth of the sun as it rises this time of year sure feels just as good, too! Milder temperatures and continued cold fronts crossing our path has continued to drop the water temps. Fishing patterns continue to change throughout the day as the sun warms up the flats. The water has been churned up a few days the past week, but will clear in a few days after the fronts drive through.
I start out in 3-5 feet of water along the flats this time of year and target trout and snook that are lurking along the drop offs for an early morning snack. Soft baits, live shrimp or pinfish and top water are my choices for the early morning shift. Snook will feed along the deeper mangrove edges during the early mornings. We caught snook up to 24" on top water this week along the mangroves. Feb. 1st will reopen snook season here, that isn't far away!
Trout will be advancing onto the flats in early mornings as the sun warms up the water. Start deeper with popping corks or soft baits and move shallower as the sun rises. Trout up to 20" were hitting well this week, with some reports of larger trout being taken around the flats. Bear Point and Queen's Cove have continued to be productive. Remember to slow down your retrieve with the cooler water temps. This is a great time of year to use your fly rod on those calmer days for some fun trout action.
Redfish have continued to be patrolling the flats, but with the cleaner water, they have been more standoffish and must be approached very stealthily in order to have a chance at them. Live shrimp will be the best choice to toss at them for now. I have continued to see quite a few redfish on the flats north of the bridges in Fort Pierce.
There are still plenty of ladyfish, jacks, bluefish and sheephead around the river. You just never know what you might catch during the winter! We have even caught the occasional barracuda up on the flats. Pompano have been scattered in the river. Bear Point and south towards Stuart have been where most reports have come from. Most of the pompano action has been in the surf south of Fort Pierce.
The bridges and structure have continued to yield black drum, sheephead, sand perch and croakers. Dead shrimp has been the most popular choice for bait, especially around the bridges. Lots of sheephead around so far and good sizes reported on them.
Tip of the Week:
Each week brings more and more new residents to the area. You will see many more boaters and anglers on the water every day. Remember the rules of the road when out on the water. Safe boating comes from each of us. Be aware of your surroundings and other vessels at all times. Be prepared for the person who hasn't a clue about safe boating skills. Each one of us is responsible for keeping our waters safe and help prevent boating accidents. Set the example and don't be the CAUSE....
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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January 12, 2006
INSHORE:
It must be winter here on the Treasure Coast.....one day you are wearing shorts and the next, you are rummaging through the closet in search of those elusive long johns! Cold fronts work their way through the area on a weekly basis now and the water temperatures continue to gradually drop. Looks like this weekend brings the next cold front to our way. Keep warm out there.
Trout have continued to bite well in the river. The west side of the river down around Walton Road, Harbor Branch and the east side around Bear Point have all been productive. Live shrimp on popping corks along with jerk baits have worked best when fishing for trout. Look for water two to five feet in those areas. Remember to slow down your lures now. Fish react slower as the water continues to cool.
Redfish are working the flats most of the day, becoming more active as the sun warms up the flats. Gold spoons, jerk baits and live shrimp have worked well on the reds this week. Try around the flats around the power plant, Round Island and Harbor Branch on the eastern side for some redfish action.
Snook action has been doing pretty well around the inlet jetties, docks and north bridge. Remember snook are out of season until February 1st. Smaller snook have been hitting along the mangroves on slow sinking lures, spoons and soft baits.
Croakers, black drum and sheephead have been the table fair around the bridges and structure along the channels. Some nice sized sheephead have been reported this week. Most have been caught on live or dead shrimp on a #6 long shank hook. Pompano have been scattered in the river, mostly south of the bridges in Fort Pierce. Some grouper are also being caught along the rocks piles.
Tip of the Week: Now is a great time to take a few minutes and check out the batteries on your vessel. Cold weather and batteries don't always mix well. When your engine is cold, it takes more cranking amps to start it. A weak battery can leave you stranded at the dock. Take a few minutes preparation and make sure your battery is fully charged and the connections are clean and free from corrosion. You will be glad you did!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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January 5, 2006
INSHORE:
Mild weather this week has provided great fishing conditions on most days. Hope you had a chance to get out on one of these nice warm days. Looks like going into this weekend will bring some cold night temperatures on Friday and Saturday. Better break out the ol' long johns for your early morning fishing!
Redfish was the fish to seek most of the week. Lots of them on the flats most of the day right now. Bob from the area was out with me this week and we spent a several of hours seeing one redfish after another on the flats. We managed a number of hits and boated several, including one nice, fat 27" redfish. Bob also managed to get a great hookup on the fly, only to get broke off during the fight. Each day on the water this week, I saw numerous reds out there. They have been hitting slow sinking MirrOMinnows and can't resist a nice juicy shrimp. Look for them north of the bridges in Fort Pierce on just about any of the flats. I have also had reports of redfish down near the power plant.
Snook and trout have been hitting top water early. Some days have been slower for them than others this week. Soft baits like the CAL lures from DOA, spoons and shrimp on popping corks will work best on the grass flats in 2-4 feet of water. There are some large trout in the river searching out a quick meal. Harbor Branch is always productive along with Queen's Cove.
Black drum and sheephead have been hitting well around the bridges this week. Lots of sheephead all over the river. We witnessed numerous small schools all around the flats. Shrimp is the best choice for fishing around the bridges and structure.
Tip of the Week:
Safety should be every ones concern. As we were fishing on the flats recently, we witnessed a boat powering though the flats, obviously unfamiliar with the area. As it ran aground, I could only think how foolish some individuals are about boating safety. Luckily, these two guys weren't hurt and maybe they didn't do too much damage to their boat. Let's start off right this year and practice safe boating for 2006!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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December 30, 2005
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
INSHORE:
Most of the past week was great weather for fishing. The weather
deteriorated by Thursday when the next front came through with lots
of westerly winds and some rain to slow down the fishing. It looks
like a great weekend ahead of us to start out the New Year!
The flats were alive on earlier this week, with large trout hitting
top water with some topping 28". The first few hours of daylight
will find them feeding in the shallow waters. Chartreuse colors have
been working best lately. I have had good luck with the Top Pups by
Mirrolure.
Redfish have remained steady on the flats moving up from the deeper
cuts as the water warms up in the mornings. Early mornings look for
them along the mangroves. Sthingys and shallow runners have been
working on reds. Redfish have been in the slot range up to 27" this
week. Most of the flats north of the bridges in Fort Pierce have
held redfish on the east side.
Snook action was slower this week. Bob and I did manage to find some
juvenile linesiders feeding on glass minnows along the docks in Fort
Pierce. Early mornings will also find them along the flats and
mangroves with the help of top water or soft baits.
Croakers, sheephead, black drum and sand perch have been around the
bridges and rock piles in good numbers this week. Live or dead
shrimp have been the baits of choice. Jacks and ladyfish have
continued feeding all around the river.
Tip of the Week:
Hope you all have a wonderful and safe New Year! Good Fishing in
2006!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another
hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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December 22, 2005
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
INSHORE:
It has been tough to get out most of the week due to wind and weather playing havoc all around us. Cooler temps are continuing to bring down the water temperatures. Fish will move to deeper water this time of year.
Trout will be biting on the flats in early mornings and then moving to deeper cuts in the river. Fish for them in 2-4 feet of water slowly. Fish slow down their metabolism as the water cools. They will eat less often so you must entice them to hit. Snook will also be feeding in early mornings on the flats before moving to deeper cuts along the mangroves, Once the top water opportunity passes, switch to spoons (Captain Mikes), soft baits (DOA CAL, glow shrimp or the new MirrOMinnow) or popping corks with live shrimp.
Redfish will be holding on the flats most of the day. They can tolerate temperature changes much better and will lay up on the flats to let the sun warms the water up. Gold spoons are always the best choice on the flats. Live pinfish or shimp will also work well.
Croakers and black drum have been the fish of choice this week. Live or dead shrimp works best. Look for them around the bridges and rock piles along the channels. Ladyfish, jacks and bluefish continue to harass bait fish all over the river. There is always a great variety of fish available along the Indian River!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Captain Charlie and Eva. It's the time of year to celebrate the season with family and friends. A special thanks to everyone who fished aboard Fish Tales this past year and made fishing FUN! Have a safe and Happy Holiday Season!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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December 14, 2005
INSHORE:
Cold fronts come and go this time of year. The water is cooling off now and the fishing tactics will change as it cools down for winter. This past week bought both warm and cool weather along the Treasure Coast, but the fishing has held up nicely and there are lots of fish to be caught along the Indian River. The water is still dirty around the inlet areas, but clearing up much better as you get away from there.
The snook have been biting off and on at night this week. The north bridge in Fort Pierce has provided most of the action along with some of the docks along the inlet. Many are fishing the jetties with mixed luck. The flats have had snook feeding in early mornings and hitting on top water, like Top Pups, Spook Jrs. and Chug Bugs. Chartreuse has been the best color on the boat this week. Chad from Sarasota boated a nice slot size 27" snook on top water this week. There are also some hiding along the mangroves in 2-3 feet of water. We are still catching fish on the MirrOMinnow shallow water lures with great success. Snook season closes at midnight Dec 14th....so don't get caught tomorrow with one!!
Trout in the early mornings have been on the flats and chasing top water along with the live bait. Again try chartreuse or red/white colors on the flats. Largest trout this week was a 28" fat and sassy one caught with a MirrOMinnow. Soft baits will work along the grass flats for trout. Try the grass flats around Harbor Branch on either side of the river and also up by Round Island. Trout season opens January 1st!
Redfish were in numerous areas all week in the shallow water. From down around the power plant up to Round Island, there were slot size redfish cruising the flats. Gold spoons were working their usual magic on reds. Chad hooked up with a nice slot size and Kevin took second place in the Teen Angler Tournament with his redfish. We boated a nice 27" on a MirrOMinnow. Live shrimp and pinfish will also entice a redfish into biting. George caught his on a live shrimp and popping cork.
Spanish mackeral, black drum, croakers, bluefish, ladyfish and jacks are also in the river looking for an easy meal. Fishing around the bridges and rockpiles will help boat some of these fish. Fishing along the channels will find some also. Lots of fish out there now, so get ready and have some fun.
Tip of the Week:
Remember to use your sunscreen!! Cooler weather and cloudy days can play games with your mind and you just might forget to use that sunscreen. You can still get an unwanted sunburn this time of year! Take a few minutes and splash on some of that 15 or 30 weight to keep your skin protected from those nasty rays of the sun. You will be glad you did!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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December 9, 2005
INSHORE:
Other than a few days of another cold front working its way through the Treasure Coast, the fishing has been great most days this past week. Beautiful weather over the weekend and another great weekend ahead of us. The water has been blown again by the winds that hit us mid-week, so the quality will be somewhat less than we like to see. Around the inlets, the water will continue to be milky and dirty for now. The farther you can get from the inlets, the better the water will improve.
Snook fishing has remained steady through the week, when you could get out to fish. I had several reports of snook caught around the docks along the inlet, the north bridge and Taylor Creek areas. Bomber lures, jigs and live bait have been the choices of baits. Along the flats, top water, suspending lures, spoons and soft baits have worked well on snook up to 24". The eastern shores by Harbor Branch and Round Island have held snook this week. After sunrise, hit the mangrove edges for great snook action this time of year. Don't forget that snook season closes on December 15th!
Lots of redfish were on the flats just prior to the cold front. They should continue to come on the flats to feed throughout the day. Slot size reds are hitting gold spoons, soft baits and live bait in 2-4 feet of water. Largest redfish we caught this week was 27". I have found reds on the eastern shore just about anywhere north of the bridges in Fort Pierce. Round Island continues to produce redfish on the flats around that area.
The trout bite continues to be steady in the early mornings. Top water will entice a trout into biting along with spoons and soft baits. Work the areas where you can find cleaner water in 2-4 feet. As the water cleans up, the western shores along Harbor Branch will hold trout in the mornings along with Bear Point and down by the Power Plant. Trout season will re-open on January 1st.
Ladyfish were boiling the water this past week. Large schools of ladyfish were along the edges of the flats feeding on glass minnows. When you come across them, toss just about anything at them and you should be on! Remember that redfish love a nice fresh chunk of ladyfish for a mid-morning snack.... Jacks are also patrolling the flats in search of a meal. Pompano are in the river, mostly to the south of Fort Pierce. Heard of some nice sized pomps being caught down towards Stuart area.
Tip of the Week:
With cooler weather approaching, now is the time to check out your batteries. For some reason, cold weather and batteries don't mix well if they are old and ready to die out on you. With a cold engine, it will take more juice to crank up that motor and that's when you might find yourself wondering what happened to that battery. Take a few minutes now to save yourself a lot of wasted time at the ramp.
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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December 1, 2005
INSHORE:
Can you believe it's already December??? The holidays are already upon us. The weather has been more cooperative this week for a change. Some wind and rain, but nothing to keep an angler off the water. The water has been clearing up somewhat and should continue to improve if the winds hold off for a little while longer. Round Island and along a lot of the eastern shorelines are looking cleaner. The flats have been productive in spite of the water conditions.
Snook have been the best bite this week on the flats. I tried the new MirrOMinnow shallow water lure this week. The snook were all over it from the first cast. Fifteen snook later, I was a believer! If you can find the new 19MR lure, fish it along the mangroves and let it sink under them and hang on. All the snook this week ran from 18 - 24 inches on the flats. Reports are still that some night snook are being taken around the north bridge and around Taylor Creek area. Only a couple more weeks until snook season closes on December 15th.
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We are still getting some redfish up on the flats. Some up to 27 inches are hitting gold spoons and top water in the mornings. As the water warms up, the redfish will become more active on the flats during the day. Also around the docks and mangroves will be holding some redfish. The flats around Round Island will generally hold redfish this time of year.
Trout are hitting well in the mornings, even though the season remains closed through December. Some up to 20" are hitting spoons, live shrimp and soft baits in the mornings in 2 - 4 feet of water. Try a popping cork with your live shrimp. Just release any trout you catch. Try top water at first light for a chance at a feeding trout on the flats. Bear Point and Harbor Branch is always productive for trout.
Jacks are still roaming the river and doing what jacks do best.......attack the baitfish! Top water, spoons and jigs will produce some fun action with some nice size jacks just about anywhere in the river right now. Light tackle will provide even more excitement to your day. Enjoy yourself and have some fun!
Still hearing of flounder being caught around the inlet and bridges. Live shrimp is always the best choice along with live pinfish or mullet. A hungry flounder will also attack soft baits and spoons if presented their direction.
Tip of the Week:
With the continual fronts working their way through the area this time of year, now is the time to prepare for changing your tactics. As the water cools off, fish will head to deeper water where it's warmer and become slower moving. Working your baits slower will help make your trip more productive. As the sun warms up the water, the fish will also move into shallower areas to feed. Make sure you are ready to try something different. The fish are out there and still need to eat. Be willing to try different methods this time of year. And above all.......have FUN!!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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November 24, 2005
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Best wishes to everyone on this Thanksgiving Day and hope you have a wonderful day to celebrate with family and friends!
INSHORE:
It has been difficult to find many days that the wind hasn't been blowing this past week. Cooler temps came into the area this week and we will enjoy a nice fall weekend here on the Treasure Coast. Water temperatures will drop considerably with this front and you will have to look at deeper water or cuts to fish.
There are still snook being caught around the bridges and inlet areas. Mostly at night using jigs or live baits. Some tarpon have been coming around the inlet at night. Also fish around the docks and deeper cuts along the mangroves for snook action. Top water will continue to be productive in early mornings and late evenings.
Trout should be biting in early mornings in 2-4 feet of water. Try top water or live bait on popping corks. Don't forget that trout season is still closed, so only catch and release for now. Jacks and ladyfish will continue to feed around the river and hitting most anything you toss their way.
As the water warms up during the day, look for redfish to move onto the flats to feed. Spoons, soft baits or live bait will be your best choices during the day. Also look for some redfish hanging around the docks and bridges in deeper water.
We should be looking at a great weekend for fishing and hope you get a chance to get out there! Stop by the Fishing Center of St Lucie on the way and check out all the great selections of gear and tackle. Clint just received the newest Mirrolure shallow water lures. The 19MR shallow water should prove to be a very effective lure in this area for most fish. Stop by and get one while they last! On US-1, just south of Seaway Drive in Fort Pierce.
Tip of the Week:
Take time today to spend time with your family and friends. Our best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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November 9, 2005
INSHORE:
Looks like the weather will feel a little like fall weather this week. Lower night temps in the 60's will bring mild conditions to the Treasure Coast. The water temps will start dropping off with the cooler night temps. The water conditions are still dirty and hopefully it will improve some by the weekend.
The trout bite has remained good in spite of the water. Early morning top water lures have offered the best opportunities for trout fishing. Live shrimp has made it a challenge catching a trout before the many catfish in the river attack it. As the water clears, the trout fishing will continue to improve.
Snook fishing has remained decent at night around the bridges and inlet. Most of the action has been around the north bridge and Taylor Creek. Early morning can also find snook up on the flats feeding. Top water will work well at first light for snook. Spook Jrs., Chug Bugs and Top Pups have been working best this week.
Redfish have been in the deeper cuts of the mangroves along with the bridges, docks and inlet. As the sun warms things up, you will find them moving onto the flats later in the mornings to find a snack. Jigs and soft baits have worked well on reds. I have been keeping to the lighter colors with the dirty water conditions.
As usual, the jacks and ladyfish are everywhere and beating most fish to the punch. There are so many in the river, it's a challenge not to catch one! Jeff and both Scotts found that out this week. But they are fun to catch anyway so enjoy them while they are here. Flounder are still being caught around the bridges and jetties along with the deeper cuts of the mangroves. Soft baits and small pinfish are working best right now. Pompano are making their way into the river and beaches. Looks like fall is coming to the Treasure Coast.
Tip of the Week:
Take a kid fishing soon! There is no smile wider and no eyes brighter than watching a child reel in their first fish. Even though they usually want to take it home, name it and keep it as a pet.....but watching a kid enjoying a fishing experience is a rewarding experience. My little granddaughter is growing up fast and I keep showing her the boat and fishing rods.....and she is only three months old! Make your heart feel good and take a kid fishing soon!
No report next week as my brother and family, myself and one of my best friends are all heading out on a cruise to relax and enjoy being together. I am looking forward to getting together with all of them.
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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November 3, 2005
INSHORE:
Cooler weather this week has brought some showers and winds to the Treasure Coast. It finally cleared up some of Wednesday and should continue to improve into the weekend. Water temps have dropped into the 70's from the cold front and cooler night temps. Now if the water can just have time to clear up before the next front moves through.....
Trout fishing has really picked up in the river. Early mornings with top water have been providing lots of trout action on the flats. Live baits should be pigfish, pinfish or mullet. Live shrimp will also work, but the trout have to compete with the many catfish in the river for a tasty shrimp right now. Clint and I had forgotten that trout season closed November 1st and will remain closed until January 1st.
Snook fishing has been improving at night along the jetties, bridges and turning basin. The north bridge in Fort Pierce has been the most active recently. Live baits and jigs will provide the best opportunity at a keeper snook. The flats will be active in the early mornings and late evenings for snook action. Try some top water as the water smoothes out on the flats along the mangroves.
There is still a nice redfish bite on the flats. With the cooler water temps, move around the deeper cuts of the mangroves for a chance at a slot size redfish. Soft baits worked slowly across the bottom will give you a good chance at one. Also there are a number of reports of nice sized flounder around the inlet and flats. I know Doug from Florida Fish and Hunt found himself a nice fluke hole! I found a couple nice 24" flounder in a deep cut along the mangroves this week. Live bait fished on the bottom along with soft baits fished slowly will entice a flattie into biting.
Jacks and ladyfish are still patrolling the river and wreaking havoc everywhere. Lots of fun to catch when things slow down. Just toss about anything at them and they will rip into it. Hopefully, the pompano will be showing up in the river soon and provide more fun on the water.
Tip of the Week:
Keep the latest Florida Fishing Regulations handy along with a way to measure your fish. Seasons open and close and slot sizes can be confusing. Don't ruin your day by keeping a fish that could cost you much more than you wish. Know size and seasons when you fish and have fun out there on the water.
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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October 27, 2005
INSHORE:
I hope everyone weathered Hurricane Wilma safe. She roared through Southeast Florida on Monday. For the past several days, fishing has only been a wish! I have boarded up six houses for the storm and am now in the process of taking down shutters, repairing roofs and soffitts and cleaning up tree limbs. Seems so much like just thirteen months ago. Wilma was one bad storm!! Winds and rain were much worse than either Frances or Jeanne. Lots of damage all over.
We were some of the fortunate ones that got power back early this time. At least the cooler weather has made it more tolerable than last year. I am sure the water has been churned up and it will be a while before things can get back to normal. Lots of flooding will bring lots of fresh water flowing into the river.
I will be back out this weekend to fish again and check out the river. For now, I will be helping repair damages around town and get things back in order again. I hope all of you are well and safe. I will see you on the water soon!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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October 19, 2005
INSHORE:
Another week....another storm brewing out there. Looks like things
could get wet and windy once again. The water hasn't went down since
last storm and here comes more. Sure has been one wet season this
year. Last weekend was nice for fishing, but this week has had it's
ugly days of wind and rain. We will see what happens this weekend
though with Wilma contemplating heading this way.
Trout fishing has picked up this week and fishing early or late with
top water has been the best bet selection for trout. Pat caught and
released three nice slot size trout this week. Start in two to three
feet of water at first light. Hopefully you will be able to find
some clean water after the coming weekend. It might get a little
windy over the weekend around here. North of the bridges on the east
side has been good this week. South on the eastern side where you
can find clean water.
Night fishing for snook has been decent around the inlet, docks and
bridges. Early morning on the flats has been productive one day and
quiet the next. Live baits and jigs at night works best and top
water in early mornings on the flats will give you the best shot at a
snook. There is no lack of bait pods for the fish to feed off of.
Presentation is your most important opportunity this time of year.
Your lure or bait has to look much more enticing than all that bait
swimming around out there.
Redfish has been slow the past couple of weeks with all the dirty
water, but should improve once the water can have a chance to clear
up again. There are plenty of jacks and bluefish out there ripping
up the bait. A light rod will provide lots of fun on the flats. Pat
boated a 24" bluefish this week. Six year old Dominic had his hands
full reeling in a number of big jacks, but managed to get them all
boated. He did a great job fishing that day!
Tip of the Week:
Take some time and check out your hurricane preparations. We hope it
doesn't come this way, but don't wait until the last minute to get
ready. Gas lines have already been long and some stations running
out of gas already. Remember last year and don't get caught
unprepared. Let's all be safe and get through this together!
Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another
hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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October 12, 2005
INSHORE:
The weather has cleared up this week and provided great fishing conditions. The water is still somewhat stirred up from all the recent rain and winds, but there is lots of bait in the river still and the feeding frenzy continues this week. The water level continues to be higher than normal with all the runoff and that will allow fishing some areas not normally accessible.
Snook are being taken along the bridges and turning basin at night. Live bait and jigs are the best choices for night fishing. Early mornings will find snook feeding on the bait schools on the flats. Top water will get you some nice blasts at daybreak. We caught some nice snook from 18" to 24" this week and lost one 30+ on the flats. Gold spoons have also proved to work great on snook just after sunrise.
Trout are biting on the flats at daylight on top water and also hitting soft baits and gold spoons. Some nice slot size trout are out there enjoying the bait pods. Look for clean water later in the morning and try some live shrimp on popping corks. Bear Point will pick up as the water clears. Try around the flats from the Power Plant and also up around Harbor Branch on the west side. If you find bait....you should find fish!
Jacks are everywhere in numbers and wreaking havoc all over the flats. There are some large schools out there ripping into the bait and providing lots of fun for light tackle anglers. Ladyfish are also in on the fall feeding and both will hit just about anything you toss their way.
Tip of the Week:
I love being on the water. There is so much wildlife out there to enjoy while fishing or just taking a lazy boat ride. Watching an egret diving for dinner. Today, several manatees were playing all over the flats around me. Egrets steadily working the shallow flats for their lunch. We live in a wonderful area and I hope you take the time to appreciate the wildlife that inhabit your favorite fishing spots.
Have a great week on the water. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
email me at: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
visit my web site at: www.fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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October 5, 2005
INSHORE:
Fishing was a little spoiled this week by Tropical Storm Tammy, when
she blew up the coastline and greeted us with winds and rain most of
the week. The river has been stirred up quite well, but there is
fishing to do out there. It looks like it should calm down somewhat
by the weekend and maybe things can get back to a little normality
again. Well.....let's at least hope so. I can see lightning off in
the distance this evening so who can tell what tomorrow will bring
us.
Look for clean water this week on the river and you should find fish.
It will take a few days for things to clear up again, but the fish
gotta eat! Early mornings will continue to be productive on the flats
with top water lures. Trout, snook and jacks will be dining at
sunrise, so plan on being there early. The water will be higher than
normal with all the runoff, so be willing to try around the mangroves
where the water will be deeper than normal and holding fish. Soft
baits will be productive along the edges along with top water and
jigs. Base your color selection on the water quality. Darker colors
for clean water and lighter colors for cloudy water.
Look for the redfish to head to the flats after sun-up and hitting
spoons, soft baits and live bait. One to three feet of water should
be good to find some redfish action. Also fish along the docks along
the river to hunt for some reds. If the wind calms down, fish along
the western shorelines to find some redfish.
Taylor Creek has continued to be productive for snook. Fishing around
the bridges and turning basin has also turned in some snook catches
this week. Live baits along with jigs have been the choice of most
anglers for snook action. The weather has affected the fish action
most of the week, but it should pickup now that the storm has passed
by us. Night fishing has provided the best chances at a hookup. Some
undersize and slot sized snook have been taken this week.
Some reports of flounder being taken under the bridges and along the
inlet area this week. Live baits will be the best bet to use. It's
hard for a flounder to resist a nice juicy shrimp drifting by.....
Tip of the Week:
Safe boating is every ones responsibility. The Coast Guard Auxiliary
offer several boating courses to teach boating skills and seamanship.
Many insurance companies will offer discounts on boat insurance to
individuals who successfully complete a course. There are too many
boat operators that have little knowledge of safe boating. If you
haven't checked into a course....do so today! All classes are taught
at the Flotilla Headquarters, 1400 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL.
I had a great time last week visiting my family in West Virginia. My
mom and dad are doing well.
Have a great week on the water. Remember, fishing is not just another
hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
email me at: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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September 22, 2005
INSHORE:
It was a short week of fishing due to the winds and rain from lovely Rita passing though South Florida. Hopefully, Texas will be spared the devastation that Katrina left in the Gulf. There are still some winds out there and offshore will be a mess for a few days, but it's clearing up and this weekend should provide some great fishing weather.
Earlier in the week, the snook fishing continued to be productive around the docks, bridges and inlets. Red-tail Hawks are still the lure of choice along with live shrimp, mullet and pin fish. Night fishing has provided the best chances at a keeper snook. Mornings are great for a top water lure on the flats. Charlie McClure reported catching several large snook around the boils on live greenies with one a nice 33" keeper.
Some nice trout have been caught on the flats early in the mornings. Harbor Branch and the Moorings have been giving up some nice trout this week. Top water at first light is the best opportunity for a keeper trout along with live baits in 2-4 feet of water on the flats.
Redfish are still hitting in the mornings on the shallow flats. Some nice slot size are hitting top water and spoons in the first several hours after sunrise. Look for them in 1-3 feet of clean water. Zara Spooks, Top Pups and Chug Bugs are great top water this time of year.
Jacks are everywhere both in the river and off the beach. Some bigger jacks have come into the river chasing the bait fish all over. Watch for the showering mullet and you will find a school of hungry jacks feeding on them.
Charlie also reported seeing some rolling tarpon around Bear Point over the weekend. You will also find some hanging around Little Mud Creek. Very early morning fishing is required to get a chance at a hookup. Live bait and top water will be your best bet at fishing for tarpon.
The Fishing Center of St Lucie has all the best snook lures. Need some good advice on what to use for that snook fishing adventure? Heading offshore? They have the best selection for all your offshore fishing needs. Plenty of live and frozen bait for that day on the water. Stop by today and check out the Fishing Center of St Lucie. On US-1 just south of Seaway Drive in Fort Pierce.
Don't forget to come to the Giant Flotilla on September 24th in the St Lucie River. Show your support for cleaning up our waterways and be there. Go to www.floridafishandhunt.com to get all the details.
Tip of the Week:
Do you have a First Aid Kit on your boat? I am sure that most boaters have included one as part of their equipment. Check it out a few times a year and make sure it has everything included that you might need for an emergency. There are many chance accidents that can occur on the water. Having the right supplies to handle an embedded hook or nasty cut can help minimize a lot of accidental situations. Have emergency numbers handy in case you encounter an incident that might require medical help. Hopefully, you will never be faced with any kind of accident, but have the sense to be prepared for one should it happen to you.
I won't have a report next week, as I will be visiting my mom and pop in WV.
Have a great week on the water. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
email me at: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
visit my web site at: www.fishtalescharter.com
772-344-3187 or 772-284-3852 (cell) |
Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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September 15, 2005
INSHORE:
This past week, most of the moisture had been sucked up by Ophelia as she headed north of us. It provided good fishing conditions with lighter winds and less chance of rain all week. The water has cleaned up nicely and the fall mullet run is in full swing now. The river is loaded with bait and the feeders are following it along the river and oceanside. It a great time of year along the Treasure Coast.
Snook anglers are enjoying good action around the inlets, beaches and along the lighted docks. Jigs and live baits have been the choice of most fishermen. Most have been undersize with some slots being taken. Snook are hitting the flats early at first light for a breakfast snack and will be hitting top water in early mornings. Look for some ladyfish and jacks to also be out there feasting on the bait. Most of the flats will be productive with all the bait in the river. I have been having luck on Top Pups, Chug Bugs and Zara Spooks.
You can find trout hitting in early morning on the same flats and hitting the same top water plugs. Round Island and Bear Point have been producing trout on top water and live baits. I have been using popping corks with live shrimp for trout in deeper water later in the mornings.
Redfish are hitting at sunrise and well into the mornings. Again, top water early and switch to gold spoons or live bait later as the sun warms up the water. Most flats have been producing redfish so there are many good places to fish this time of year. Round Island and Harbor Branch flats have been coughing up redfish as of late.
Tarpon will be following the bait into the inlets and along the beaches. Live baits will be the best choice for a hookup. Top water at first light will be working, too. There will be plenty of sharks, bonito and jacks along the beaches to keep you busy working a reel. Have fun and be safe out there.
There have been good catches of mangrove snapper around the bridges, rocks and mangroves using shrimp. Some flounder have been caught along the inlet and channels. We have caught some black drum around the bridges this week. Live shrimp has worked well for us.
Stop by the Fishing Center of St Lucie and check out the new shipment of Captain Mike's Weedless Spoons. They are the best spoons on the market and continually prove to be productive on the flats. They won't last long! (It's the only spoon I use!) Need some good advice on what's biting and what to use? Let Clint or Kelly help you get rigged up for your fishing adventure. Great selection and great prices! On US-1 just south of Seaway Drive in Fort Pierce.
Tip of the Week:
I keep seeing more and more anglers fishing the flats. Some of them don't seem to know how precious those flats are to the Treasure Coast. There are always a few boats that motor around on the flats and churn up the bottom, destroying grasses and productive bottom. Those flats are in enough distress from other issues and we shouldn't contribute to their demise by lack of concern or care by those who fish it. Be careful and protect our fishing areas, because if we destroy them....the fish will no longer stay!
Have a great week on the water. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
email me at: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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September 7, 2005
INSHORE:
Those brave enough to endure the winds and rain that stirred up the water most of the week had a decent week of fishing. It was a difficult time most days for anglers to find areas to fish without getting blown out. Of course, the fish don't care if you are wet and miserable out there. The weather should improve some this week, depending on what Tropical Storm Ophelia decides to do. Right now she is out there festering off the Florida coast. We could get more wind and rain if it continues to stall out there or comes near the coast.
Snook season began quietly due to the midweek start of the season but picked up by the weekend. There are lots of snook in the river and inlet right now and those brave enough have been catching some keepers along with some going on both sides of the slot. Hawk tail jigs and live baits have worked best along the inlet and bridges. Need some good advice......ask Clint at the Fishing Center! Early mornings have produced good snook fishing on the flats for the top water anglers. Zara Spooks and Chug Bugs are good choices for top water lures. Harbor Branch and Round Island have been great areas to fish lately. With the fall mullet run in progress, snook and many other species will be feeding along the beaches of the Treasure Coast.
Redfish are still being caught on the flats. Most have come after sunrise and on gold spoons or top water. They will move in as the tides change and feed in the shallows. Lots of bait fish in the river now so lots of predators out there feeding! Expect to pick up some ladyfish or jacks while you are fishing the flats. Harbor Branch has been continually productive this summer and should continue to be active with all the bait arriving.
Trout are being caught in the early mornings on top water. Head down by the Power Plant and Bear Point for good areas to fish for trout. Live shrimp will work also in the mornings. Look for 2-4 feet of clean water in those areas. Some nice size trout are in the river feeding on the many bait pods throughout the river.
Stop by the Fishing Center of St Lucie on your way to your favorite fishing hole. Get some great bait, tackle and advice from Clint and Kelly. That's where I get all my fishing gear! They have my favorite lures and colors for all my inshore fishing, along with a fantastic offshore selection. Stop by and see what's happening in Fort Pierce today!
Tip of the Week:
The Indian River is a beautiful waterway loaded with mangroves, islands and wildlife. It's sad to see how some people abuse the waters. PLEASE keep your trash in your boat and dispose of it properly. It's disgusting to see how some have such little respect for the rivers on our coast. Take a little pride and keep our waters clean so our coming generations can enjoy the fishing and scenery that we have enjoyed ourselves. I want my granddaughter to catch those redfish that I often tell about in my reports!
Have a great week on the water. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
email me at: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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August 31, 2005
INSHORE:
The word out on the street is Snook Season opens at midnight Wednesday night! You can bet that lots of anglers will be hitting the water Wednesday evening to stake out their favorite snook haunts for the approach of midnight. Be sure you remember the slot sizes - 26-34”. Don’t try to fudge on the length if it’s close and the bag limit is two per angler per day. You can bet the FWC and many local law enforcement officers will be out there checking so don’t take any chances. Make sure your required safety equipment is aboard and in good condition. Obey the laws and have a safe fishing adventure this week!
Snook fishing has been good this week both around the inlets and on the flats. Top water has been the best choice at first light on the flats. Live bait is working best when fishing at night around the bridges and inlets. DOA Shrimp and Baitbusters will be good choices for artificials at night. You will also find snook around the deeper cuts of the mangroves and docks where the tides run through. Good Luck out there!!!
Redfish are also out on the flats and they don’t care if it’s snook season or not. They will be feeding most of the mornings in the shallow water and we still have many schools all up and down the river. Largest fish have been running 28" this week. Top water in the early part of the day and gold spoons as it warms up are your best choices. Live baits are also hard to resist.
Trout are hitting in the early mornings on top water. Look for clean water that runs 2-4 feet deep and you should find some trout. Bear Point and Harbor Branch have been the most productive of late. There are lots of snapper, ladyfish and jacks in the river to add to your day on the water. Ladyfish and jacks are all over the flats and snapper are along the channels and structure in the river.
The Fishing Center of St Lucie is all geared up and ready for snook season. Stop by and check out the best lures, tackle and licenses for the coming season. Live bait is available to help you in your hunt for a keeper snook. Let Clint and Kelly get you ready for a great fishing season!
Tip of the Week:
Ok…so you are all ready for that snook fishing trip. One last thing to do…..check your fishing license!! You don’t want to catch that prize fish and find out your license is expired. It’s very easy anymore to renew so the FWC will have no leniency for offenders. Go to www.myfwc.com online to purchase or call 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA to purchase over the phone. Otherwise stop by the local tackle store and get one. Don’t forget also that you will need a snook stamp to keep that linesider.
Have a great week on the water. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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August 25, 2005
INSHORE:
Looks like Katrina will be visiting us for a couple of days this weekend. Fishing should be good just before and just after the storm passes through. The winds have picked up slightly this week to give a little relief to the hot, muggy weather we have had of late. Water conditions have been clean in most places, but the winds have stirred up some areas both north and south of Fort Pierce.
The flats have been productive again this week. Redfish have been the most active lately. Tom Hull from Melbourne was down and boated 6 out of 8 redfish hookups. All came on Captain Mike's Spoons. I think he believes in those spoons now! It has been harder to spot schools with the breeze, but look for them in 1-3 feet of water. Most of the action has been after sunrise to ten o'clock in the morning. Top water, spoons and live baits are the best bets for hooking up with a red. There have been schools both north and south of Fort Pierce on both sides of the river.
The trout bite has been somewhat weaker lately. Look for clean water that is 2-4 feet for trout. Top water and live baits are the choices for trout right now. Hopefully this storm will cool the water off a little and improve the trout fishing next week. Bear Point and Harbor Branch offer the best sites for trout right now.
Snook are still on the flats in early mornings and hitting top water lures. For night fishing, try the bridges around Fort Pierce and Stuart with live baits or DOA shrimp. Snook season begins again on September 1st and there will be lots of anglers out there that first weekend. Get out early that first few days and be courteous to your fellow anglers out there.
There are plenty of ladyfish, jacks and mangrove snapper out there. Ladyfish and jacks are all over the flats and hitting just about everything. Mangrove snapper are along the mangroves and any underwater structure on the river. Light tackle for these fish will provide great fun for children of all ages. Tom Hull boated a 27" Jewfish in 2 feet of water this week. Oh...that one was on a Captain Mike's Spoon too!
Have you stopped by the Fishing Center of St Lucie yet? They have a great selection of all the best lures and tackle. Need a new rod and reel? Again a great selection for your fishing adventure that will fit into any budget. Stop by this week and see the latest in gear, tackle and bait. Tell Clint and Kelly that Capt. Charlie sent you!
Tip of the Week:
With snook season approaching and many anglers heading south for the winter soon, we all need to practice both courtesy and patience while on the water. From the boat ramps to maneuvering the channels and flats of the river, let's practice safe boating and courtesy to our fellow boaters out there. Be careful and patient. Let's have a safe and fun snook season this year.
Have a great week on the water. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing,
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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August 18, 2005
INSHORE:
Obviously, Dog Days have arrived here on the Treasure Coast. The highs are in the low to mid 90's and the heat index is much higher. Early morning, late evening or night fishing is the best times to get out and beat part of that heat. Keep hydrated out there and use plenty of sunscreen. The winds have been mild and should continue this pattern into next week.
Ladyfish have been throughout the river and in a feeding frenzy at daylight. I started the week with a red and white Zara Spook that now has half the paint missing. I love hearing a top water lure getting blasted just before the sun starts to light up the sky. Jacks are also out there ripping through the bait pods. Find some deep holes with structure and you will find plenty of snapper. While most will be smaller, there are keepers lurking amidst them. Some good snapper fishing can be found along the deeper cuts of the spoil islands. Live shrimp works best.
Snook and trout are on the flats early in the mornings and hitting top water for a few short hours at daylight. Largest this week was a 30" snook in one foot of water on that red and white Zara Spook. Move to deeper water around the docks and mangroves later in the mornings with live bait or soft plastics. Look for clean water and you should find the fish. Harbor Branch and Bear Point are producing some nice catches.
The redfish schools are heading up on the flats at first light and working them for a few hours before heading off to deeper grounds. They are in schools up to over a hundred fish and most are slot sized from 20 - 27 inches. Once this week, we were totally surrounded by reds circling the boat. They are hitting top water, but expect a lot of misses this way. Gold spoons have remained the best choice of lures along with live or cut baits. Keep the noise down and movement to a minimum so you won't scare them.
Some tarpon are still in the river. Best bets are the Moorings, Big and Little Mud Creeks. If you don't get there early, look for little cooperation from these fish. Top water and live baits have been working well for the early birds.
The Fishing Center of St Lucie now carries Falcon graphite rods. Stop in and check them out along with Star, Rogue and many other rod choices. How old in your fishing line? Clint or Kelly can re-spool your reel with your favorite fishing line. Need some advice on fishing? Stop by and find out what's biting today. On US 1 just south of Seaway Drive in Fort Pierce.
Tip of the Week:
Keep a hook file in your tackle box to sharpen the hooks on your favorite lure. Many fish are missed or get off by not getting a good set on your hook. Tarpon especially have an iron mouth and unless your hook is very sharp, you will most likely lose it. They are inexpensive and can help make your fishing more rewarding. Just don't hook yourself!!
Have a great week on the water. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing,
Captain Charlie Conner
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August 11, 2005
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It has been another gorgeous week watching the sun rise across the flats of the Indian River. Light winds have left the water very calm in the early mornings along the Treasure Coast. The water in the Fort Pierce area has remained clean in most areas, especially above the bridges. The shallow flats are full of bait and have many predators following it for an early morning snack. Get out early this month to have the best opportunities of hooking up with one of them. Get you fishing in early and be off the water before the afternoon thunderstorms brew up. They have been pretty nasty of late, so you don’t want to get caught on the water in one of them.
Redfish are still coming up on the flats in the early morning. Top water, spoons and live bait have been the best choices for hooking up with a nice slot size redfish. They have been cruising one to three feet of water for several hours after sunrise and move off to deeper water as the sun warms things up. They are being caught on most of the flats along the river, with most catches coming off the eastern shore. Gary from Melbourne landed two nice slot sizes up to 27” and Dustin from Tampa boated a nice 21”. Stealth mode is mandatory while fishing on the flats with the cleaner water and clear skies.
Snook have been on the flats early and moving to the mangroves as the water heats up. Top water early and spoons or jigs later under the mangroves. Round Island and Harbor Branch areas have produced snook this week. Look for the deeper cuts along the mangroves. Remember, snook season is still closed until September 1st, so get a photo and release your catch unharmed. Ray from Port St Lucie boated a 23” snook this week around Harbor Branch.
The trout bite has been at sunrise and can last a couple of hours until things heat up out there. Use top water or spoons along with live shrimp on popping corks. East of Harbor Branch produced trout as well as the Moorings. Round Island also gave up some sea trout to top water lures. Also good reports of trout and snook around the flats of the Power Plant. It’s a short time span in the morning to fish for them so plan your mornings early!!
Some tarpon have been hanging around the inlets and channels. Big and Little Mud have some poons hanging in there also. Top water and live bait are the best presentations to use. Jacks and ladyfish have been all across the flats. Live bait, top water and the kitchen sink seems to work best on these aggressive fish. Have some fun, especially with the kids and put them on some of these fun fish. They sure are out there begging to be caught.
I had the pleasure of fishing with Captain Al Bernetti of Teen Anglers this week. We chased three schools of redfish for a couple of hours and after several short hookups, we boated a nice 27” beauty. It was a great day on the water. If you want to get involved with a great organization, contact Captain Al at the website at: www.TeenAnglers.org Check out the website and see how you can help. It’s a great organization and an even greater bunch of middle and high school youth that participate in the program. If you are going to the Orlando Boat show, stop by the Teen Anglers Fishing Zone on August 13th. Find out how you can help get a chapter organized in your area…you’ll be glad you did!
It was a privilege to have the opportunity to fish with some great guys on Saturday at Round Island in "The Little Tourney" put on by Doug from Florida Fish and Hunt. Everyone had a fantastic time out there on the water. From kayak to skiff to flats boat, we spread across the river in search of a good days fishing. Quite a few fish were caught in spite of the summer heat, but sea trout caught by Team Pavers were destined to win the tournament. To check out their website go to : www.floridafishandhunt.com
Clint and Kelly are back from vacation and the Fishing Center of St Lucie are keeping the anglers of Fort Pierce well stocked. If you haven’t stopped by lately, you are missing out on a great selection of tackle and equipment for all your fishing needs. And I am sure you can get a few tidbits on where they are biting in the area! and yes they are biting out there.... Tell them that Captain Charlie sent you.
Tip of the Week:
How organized do you keep your boat? We all have lots and lots of STUFF that we need aboard. Some of it required and some of it our preference. No matter what you take out on your trip, keep it organized and stowed properly. I know that most of us don’t have the storage to hold everything that we bring, so make sure you have an area to stow equipment. Keep a clear pathway from bow to stern to prevent trip hazards. Make sure lures hanging on your rods aren’t in a position to impale anyone. Just simply have a little safety on your mind as you load your boat and as you use your equipment throughout the day. No one wants to end the day with an accident that could have been easily prevented.
Have a great week on the water. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing,
Captain Charlie Conner
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August 4, 2005
INSHORE:
Catch of the Week:
I am so excited to announce that our daughter and son-in-law have made Eva and I the proud grandparents to 7 1/2 pound baby Chloe Lee on July 28, 2005. She is the most beautiful little girl. I have already bought her first fishing rod, so she can go fishing with Grandpa. I guess she will have to grow into it still, but I can't wait. Congratulations to Dena and Ricky on their first baby and our first grandchild. Ok...so I am bragging a little......I love it!
Oh...this is a fishing report...
The weather has provided great fishing opportunities during the mornings. Afternoons have been pretty stormy and rainy most of the week. The water has remained in good condition up on the flats and the fish have been there in the early mornings for breakfast. You have to get out early for the best bite. Watching the sun come up over the horizon is a good thing!
The redfish bite has remained strong this week. Get out on the flats early and use top water lures. Red and white combinations on Zara Spooks and Chug Bugs continue to produce hits and hookups. Fish them slow for redfish to give them a chance to get hooked. Gold spoons have worked great once the sun comes up for a couple of hours. Once the heat arrives, the reds head for deeper water and the mangroves. Look for 1-3 feet of water that is clean for your best chances. Live baits have also worked well on redfish. Live shrimp or pinfish are hard to resist. I have been using them on popping corks. Sunday, we boated six nice slot sized redfish.
Trout have been coming up to feed in shallow water at first light. They leave soon after sunrise so you have a short window to find them hitting top water or soft baits on the flats. Live shrimp and pinfish are working well also. Largest was 22" this week. Move to a 2-4 foot depth on the grass flats once the warmth of the sun hits.
Snook have been hitting well at night around the bridges and turning basin. Live bait or jigs have worked the best. Again, hit the flats early for snook feeding on the bait. Top water, soft baits and spoons are the best choices. Move to the mangroves later in the morning.
Jacks and ladyfish are all over the river and feeding on the bait pods. It's always fun to watch the bait erupt as they tear into it. Soft baits, top water and live bait will usually produce some fun action in the shallow water.
Stop by the Fishing Center of St Lucie to see the newest tackle and fishing gear they have available. Shrimp have been hard to find lately, so you need to have a good choice of artificials when hitting the water. Let Clint or Kelly hook you up with the best lures for your day on the water. On US-1, just south of Seaway Drive for great tackle and fishing advice!
Tip of the Week:
Keep close tabs on the weather during the summer months. Summer squalls can pop up anywhere in a very short time. No matter if you are offshore or inshore, thunderstorms are nothing to play around with. Know what you will do if one is suddenly coming your way. We have had some violent storms of late and no one should be caught on the water during one of these. Have your rain gear aboard and know where you will go to get out of a storm. You might not be able to get back to your ramp, so have a plan in mind.
Have a great week on the water. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing,
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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July 28, 2005
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I love this time of year! The weather is great along with the fishing. You couldn't ask for better fishing conditions lately. Winds have been light and the heat has been tolerable with some partly cloudy skies and just enough breeze in the mornings to make fishing the flats a very enjoyable experience. The water condition continues to improve above the bridges in Fort Pierce. Hope you had a chance to get on the water!
Redfish has again been the best opportunity all week. We are still finding large schools of reds up on the flats in 1-2 feet of water. Mostly I find them on the east side of the river. Use top water in the first light and then switch to gold spoons, jigs or live shrimp (if available). My guests, Greg and Lori from Michigan came down again this week and had a fantastic day fishing the flats. They caught and released seven reds that ranged from 24" to 28". Twice they doubled up on catches (we actually had three fish on for one short time, but one got off). Great job!
Snook are feeding the flats at daylight and are hitting top water lures, such as Chug Bugs and Zara Spooks. I still find the red/white colorations to work best. The window is short on the flats during the summer so get out before daylight if possible. Largest snook taken on the flats was 22" this week, but there are some larger ones feeding. Find bait in the morning and you will find snook after it. Move along the mangroves later in the morning for snook. Use soft baits and spoons in 2-3 feet of water along the edges. Night fishing for snook along the bridges and turning basin has remained steady throughout the week. Taylor Creek, while still spilling out dirty water, has continued to produce catches.
Trout has remained steady most of the week in 2-4 feet of water. Look for clean water to fish. I like flats with both sandy and grassy bottoms. The trout have good places to hide and wait for something to swim by. Live baits on popping corks along with soft baits have worked the best. I really like the DOA CAL chartreuse jig heads. I use it with white shad bodies for trout. Round Island, Harbor Branch and Bear Point remain productive for trout, even in the heat of summer. Remember, early is better.
Jacks and ladyfish still keep the bait showering out of the water. Top water, jigs, spoons and live bait can provide lots of fun on light tackle. We have caught some nice size jacks and ladyfish this week. Just watch the bait and you can find these predators chasing it. We missed seeing the sharks out this week, but the dolphin have returned to the flats to feed.
Tarpon are around Big and Little Mud Creeks, but are finicky about feeding. Very early morning with live bait or top water will be your best opportunity for hooking up with a silver king. Not a lot of reports on catches still, but August is generally a great month to fish for tarpon.
With live bait getting hard to come by during the heat of summer, stop in the Fishing Center of St Lucie soon. Have Clint or Kelly help you select the best lures for your day on the water. Having the right lure and right color can be the determining factor on how your days fishing can go. They get fishing information from all the local anglers and can get you hooked up on the right tackle for the right fish. Tell them Captain Charlie sent you!
Tip of the Week:
Many anglers practice catch and release. It's the right thing to do to keep our river productive and healthy. The summer heat can be unbearably hard on fish, especially on the flats. Redfish are totally exhausted by the time you get them to the boat and quick action on the part of the angler is critical to reviving the fish and releasing it back into the water. Keep the fish out of the water as little as possible. A quick picture and get it back into the water and move it around to get water running through its gills. Make sure your fish swims off easily and revived. It's important for all of us to protect our river and insure that our children can enjoy the fishing we look forward to each week. It is our responsibility as anglers.....
Fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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July 21, 2005
INSHORE:
What a wonderful week to enjoy the waters of the Indian River. The weather has been fantastic and the fish have been all over the flats. The water has cleared up nicely in spite of a little rain and continues runoff into the lagoon water system. Bait is crowding the flats while the predators are cruising them in search of a meal. Gorgeous sunrises and light winds have made each day a welcome sight. Hope you had a chance to enjoy the river!
Redfish have been out in record numbers on the flats. James and Marji from Port St Lucie were on the boat when we encountered a school of reds that was easily over a hundred fish. We had a lot of good hookups they doubled up with a 24" and 29" redfish. While poling across the flats for redfish, we witnessed a five foot bull shark attack a school of reds, leaving only the head of a 20+ inch redfish behind. Dave had a nice hookup with a redfish this week from one of the schools. Look for them in one to two feet of water on the flats from sunrise to noon. Top water has worked great along with the ol' standby....gold spoon. You can also try soft plastics and live baits. A red/white Chug Bug has worked very well this week. Look for clean water and lots of bait. It sure is great to see so many redfish in Fort Pierce this year.
Snook have continued to cruise the flats in the early mornings. We have caught some nice snook on top water just after sunrise. Again, red/white combinations have worked the best. Chug Bugs have been our go-to top water all week. Soft plastics are working well on snook along the mangroves after the heat of the day sets in. A lot of cloud cover some days have allowed the fishing on the flats to continue well into the morning. Use live bait along the mangroves for a chance at snook and redfish when it gets too hot on the shallows. Mangrove areas that have deeper water during the day. Round Island has some great mangroves areas to fish.
The trout bite has continued to be good in two to three feet of water. Around the Harbor Branch area has been the hottest area this week. Les, Dave and Luke caught a number of trout. Les topped off the day with a nice 27" gator trout to give the guys a lesson in fishing. Live shrimp when you can get them are good on popping corks. Soft plastics have worked the best for some good trout action. A number of colors have been working great. White, chartreuse and gold have all been producing good trout bites.
Ladyfish have been scattered on the flats and hitting just about anything. There have been some good size fish in the schools. Jacks have also been terrorizing the flats. Some nice 7-8 pounders have been cruising and feeding on the bait. Some big sharks are patrolling the flats. We had one six footer swim right next to the boat in two feet of water. If you have a stout rod and some cut bait with you, cast it at one of these big boys for some rod bending action.
Not a lot of reports on the tarpon biting as of yet. Look to Big and Little Mud for some tarpon in the deeper cuts. Top water early and live bait are your best chance at a hookup. You have to be there early to have try to take advantage of them.
Have you stopped by the Fishing Center of St Lucie lately? You can get all the lures that I use there at great prices. Just let Clint or Kelly know what you are fishing for and they will gladly help you select the best lures for your adventure. Live bait, ice and a vast array of tackle and gear can be found there. Stop by and tell them that Captain Charlie sent you.
Tip of the Week:
What do you keep on your boat for emergencies? Do you remember where it's kept? When is the last time you checked all your emergency gear? Hope I got you thinking..... First of all, the Coast Guard has required emergency equipment that must be kept on board at all times. Life preservers, flares, distress signals and fire extinguishers are among some of the required equipment depending on the size of your vessel. Be aware that some of these items have expiration dates and must be changed out when it expires. Condition of your equipment is also a necessity. Due to dampness, some items will mold and rot if not cared for properly.
Do you have a first aid kit on board? It can save the day if an unforeseen accident should occur. There are lots of sharp, pointy things on most boats that could lead to an accident when least expected. Rain gear is another piece of equipment that could come in very handy during an afternoon squall. Not that Florida ever has afternoon squalls...... Sunscreen and sunglasses can make a hot day less miserable.
While some equipment is required and some is more for convenience, make sure you check it several times a year. A wet flare will do you no good during an emergency. Check with the Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary for the required equipment for your boat. Make sure you have it on board and take care of it.....it's meant to take care of you!
Fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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July 14, 2005
INSHORE:
Summertime has arrived and the weather has been great! With the exception of a couple of days of wind and rain from Hurricane Dennis, it's been sunny and little wind on the water. The fishing has held up both before and after the storm front went through. The weather has provided very nice conditions to fish the flats. Get out early! It's hot out there and the best fishing is at daybreak. It get hot quick and will wear you out by noon.
The redfish bite was excellent this week. Visiting from Washington DC, Irv and his wife caught five nice slot sized reds in only a few hours of fishing. Early fishing on the flats with top water will catch some spots in shallow water at sunrise. Once the sun gets hot, move to the mangrove edges with live baits, spoons and soft baits for the best chances at hooking up with a nice redfish. In talking with a number of anglers, we have realized that there seem to be more redfish in the river than we can remember. It's been a great year for spots!
Snook have been all over the river. Fish the jetties, bridges, Taylor Creek and the turning basin with live bait or jigs at night or early mornings. Lots of reports of snook catches all over the river. Fish the flats at first light with a Zara Spook or Chug Bug for some good light tackle action. Snook are attacking the bait pods at first light and heading for the mangroves in the heat of the day. Live bait or soft baits have worked best under the mangroves. Look for mangroves that have 2-3 feet of water under them for some snook action.
Trout action has held up with live baits. Top water at first light on the flats will entice a trout into hitting along with live baits later in the morning in 2-4 feet of water. Try around Round Island, the Power Plant or Bear Point for a good opportunity at some trout. Popping corks with live shrimp or pinfish are a good way to fish for trout.
While there are a number of tarpon around the river, not many reports of hookups so far. First light will provide the best chance at hooking a tarpon with top water, live mullet or pinfish. They are finicky so patience is necessary. There are tarpon off the beach this time of year and as more bait arrives along the beach, will provide lots of good fishing from the sand or boat. There will be a number of voracious feeders along the beach looking for an easy meal. Look around Little and Big Mud Creeks for some rolling tarpon.
Jacks have been running the bait out of the water all day long. Some nice 7-8 pounders are being caught on the flats and can really bend a light tackle rod. They are hungry and vicious and will hit just about anything. Live bait along with spoons and jigs have worked great on hooking up with a nice jack. Enjoy the fun and catch some!
Got bait??? Catch up on all the fishing news at your local fishing headquarters - The Fishing Center of St Lucie in Fort Pierce. Find out what's biting and what to use. A great selection of tackle and gear for all your fishing needs at great prices. Stop in and see Clint or Kelly today and check out the newest arrivals.
Tip of the Week:
This time of year it's very hot on the water. The heat can quickly drain off fluids and you must keep yourself hydrated. Keep plenty of water with you during the summer months. Drink lots of fluids prior to going on the water and keep up the intake of water throughout the day. Avoid getting heat stroke by drinking a lot of water. Find some cooling neck wraps to keep with you. After a short soaking in your ice cooler, they can give you a much needed cooling off in the summer heat. Keep hydrated and cool on the water and above all....have FUN!
Fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
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July 7, 2005
INSHORE:
There's no better place to watch the sun slowly rise up over the water, than on the Indian River. The rains have somewhat subsided this week and the weather has been fantastic out on the flats in the first light of day. Not sure what this weekend will bring the Treasure Coast with Hurricane Dennis lurking towards the Gulf, but I hope no one goes through anything like we endured last year. Geez...we sure don't need anymore rain or wind right now.
The water is still trying to recover from a very wet June. Freshwater runoff has left the river stained and pretty much a mess. Bass and gar have replaced snook and tarpon on the Sebastian River down to the railroad bridge. The St. Lucie River will take a long time to flush out the foul water running through it. The Indian River is full of algae and floating sea grasses. But despite all the ugliness of the water conditions, the fish are still out there to be caught.
I've been fishing north of the bridges in Fort Pierce this week. South of there seems to be almost un-fishable in many areas like Bear Point and Little Mud Creek due to the water being so chopped up and stained. If you look around, you can find good water to fish. I've been fishing the flats to the north and found many of them pretty clean for the current conditions and full of fish. Most important to find clean water and bait, but it's out there if you look for it. The east side of the river where the islands give it some protection has remained clean enough to fish. Look for bait and you should find decent water to fish.
At first light, snook have been terrorizing the flats. Lots of bait in the river now has created the morning feeding frenzy. Some decent size snook are cruising the flats. Some ranging the 24-30" sizes. Who cares if snook season is closed. They are still great to catch and photograph. Top water is number one in the mornings, followed by gold spoons for the best lure choices. Get there very early for the best fishing opportunities on the shallow waters.
Trout and redfish will also be feeding the flats in early mornings. You will find the fish in 1-2 feet of water at daybreak. Same lure choices will work on these species. There are still some big fish patrolling the flats to be caught. Trout are 15-20" range while redfish have been 24-28" on average this week. Once the sun comes up, most of the fish will seek deeper water for the day.
Most of the redfish bites have come from under the mangroves after sunrise. Find water that is 2-3 feet in depth along the islands and mangroves and use spoons, soft baits like DOA Cal or Cotee jigs and live baits. Trout will be on the deeper flats and will hit live baits during the day. Snook will be under the mangroves along with the reds and will hit the same lures. I tend to favor chartreuse/white color combinations this time of year although red/white combos are always a good options to go with. I slow up my retrieve under the mangroves for my best results.
Jacks and sharks are part of the morning feeding party. I've seen sharks up to four feet this week and been cut off several times. Jacks are tearing up the bait throughout the day and will hit just about anything you throw at them. Lots of fun action to be had by these fish.
Be careful how you handle fish in the summer months. Release them quickly and make sure they are revived in the water first. The heat takes the energy out of fish.....and fisherman so take care of your catch.....and yourself. Keep plenty of water aboard to keep hydrated in the heat of summer.
Tip of the Week:
During the summer months, when fishing is best at daylight. Many of us try to get on the water prior to first light. How often do you check out your navigation lights? It pays to check them out often, even if you are not using them. Nothing can ruin an early day on the water than finding that your running lights don't work. Then it's taking a chance at a citation or waiting for light. Safety and navigation equipment should be checked on a regular basis to ensure that everything will work when you need it. If you are having trouble getting your lights to work....get them fixed! Have a great week on the water!
Fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner |
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June 30, 2005
INSHORE:
Sorry for no report last week. My dear wife spent the entire week in the hospital getting three blocked arteries fixed and I was by her side through the process. She is home and doing fantastic this week and we are both happy to have her back happy and healthy!
It's summertime on the Indian River. Lots of rain this month has created a runoff that has kept the river a brownish color. Unfortunately, the St Lucie River has health warnings from all this runoff from bacteria in the water. Hopefully, this will clear up soon and we can get back to fishing there. The Indian River, while still enduring the result of all the rain this month, has still been producing fish.
The best times to fish are early mornings and late evenings. During the day, seek deeper water to look for good fishing. The flats will be alive with bait pods and fishing early with top water will be the best opportunity to catch a redfish, snook or trout. Try to find clean water and bait and you should find the fish. I like a Chug Bug or Spook in the early mornings. Redfish will be on the flats most of the day. As the day heats up, look for them to move into the two to three foot areas.
As the sun rises up high, move to the mangroves where the water drops off to two to three feet. Redfish and snook will be seeking this shelter from the suns rays. You need to get your lures up under the mangroves for the best chances at a strike. I like gold spoons, white or root beer soft baits and DOA TerrorEyz for the mangroves. Light tackle with a 20# test fluorocarbon leader provides all you need out there on the flats.
Trout will move to deeper water during the day. Fish clean water that is two to four feet deep. I like popping corks with live shrimp or pinfish during the day to look for trout action. Gold spoons and soft baits will also bring a trout to the boat. Bear Point is always a great place to fish for trout.
Snook will be around the inlet and bridges for some good night action. So what if it's catch and release this time of year. It's still great fishing! During the day, mangroves will be the best opportunity to catch a snook. Try around the mangroves at the Power Plant and around the spoil islands north of the bridges in Fort Pierce. Round Island is always productive this time of year.
Jacks are all over the river chasing and reeking havoc on the bait. It's a great way to have some fun and always exciting to see the bait showering out of the water. Jacks will hit most anything you toss at them so keep one rod handy to use when the jacks are near.
Make sure you check out the new arrivals of tackle and gear from The Fishing Center of St. Lucie in Fort Pierce. Kelly and Clint will be happy to help you select the right gear and lures for your fishing adventure in the river or the ocean. Located on US 1 near Seaway Drive. Stop by and see a great selection!
Tip of the Week:
When is the last time you changed your primer bulb on your motor? Not sure....never....sometime last century??? Don't take a chance of getting stranded out on the water from a simple failure of a primer bulb. Time and elements deteriorate the rubber on a primer bulb and it will eventually crack and allow air leaks to lose the suction on your fuel and there you sit two miles from the ramp. I keep a new one in the boat as part of my emergency repair kit. It can sure save the day and $$$.
Fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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INSHORE:
Well, the rains subsided and the sun has come out on the Indian River again. Lots and lots of sun! It's been a hot and humid week outside with temperatures near 90 during the day and near 80 at night. The winds have stayed down most of the week and kept the river open to fishing just about anywhere you dare to go. As usual this time of year, the afternoon threats of thunderstorms looms off in the distance each day.
The early boat gets the fish! Get out on the water early now. The action will be in the first few hours of light on the flats as the fish are patrolling their domains for an early breakfast. Top water will be the first choice on the flats, with redfish, trout and snook out there in front of you. The redfish bite was off a little this week as the water runoff continues to keep the water a brownish color. The reds are there but seem to be waiting for it to clear back up again. My cousin, Tom Hull, and I managed a nice 28" redfish this week along the mangroves. Once the top water opportunity passes, switch to the ol' faithful....the gold spoon.
Snook have been on the flats up until mid-morning feeding on the bait pods. Look for them in one to three feet of water following the bait. Gold spoons, top water or jigs are the best choices for snook. Largest one this week was 24" on a gold spoon. Lots of 18 to 20 inch specimens are on the flats. Again, get out early! The water temps are warm now and once the sun rises high, the temps will do so likewise. Late evening will also be great flats fishing times. Look along the mangroves for snook to be lurking during the day to keep out of the sun.
Trout have been holding in two to four feet of water as the morning moves on. Soft plastics have worked well along with top water and spoons for a second choice. The light colors have worked best. White, chartreuse and gold combinations have been good color options. Live shrimp or mullet will also be an appetizer for trout. I will generally use a float or popping cork for live bait on the river. The flats are alive with bait now. Bear Point, Queen's Cove, the Moorings and Round Island are great areas to target trout.
A lot of jacks have moved into the river and crashing the bait pods throughout the day. Lots of great fishing action come from these fish. Take every opportunity to catch a jack and enjoy the fight. They have a lot of strength for their size and will leave you with a smile!
It has been a great week to be on the water. Speaking of water....keep plenty in the boat to stay hydrated in the heat of the summer. Good fishing out there! Remember, early and late hours are the best fishing times now. Watching the sunrise or sunset is a good thing!
Tip of the Week:
So when is the last time you changed your fishing line?? Once a year.....twice a year...NEVER??? Your fishing line is the main link between you and your quarry at the other end. Old line will fail and break when you lease expect it. Line deteriorates with time and the elements, so change it no less than once a year. There are many manufacturers and many types of fishing lines. Choose the one you are most comfortable fishing with. All my rods receive new line three or more times a year.
Make sure you check out the latest arrivals of lures and rods at The Fishing Center of St Lucie up in Fort Pierce. Let Clint or Kelly help you select the right lures and tackle for all your fishing needs. They can even change out that old fishing line for you. Need bait? Stop by and check it out! Oh....and those gold spoons that I ALWAYS talk about are available at The Fishing Center! Stop by and get some today.
Fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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June 9, 2005
INSHORE:
In one week, we went from becoming a desert to a rain forest candidate! Lots of rain and thunderstorms have hit the Treasure Coast. Not that we didn't need the rain, but this was a little overboard on the wet stuff. The river has a lot of freshwater trying to get out and it has left the water a brownish color rather than the green we normally see in Fort Pierce. It will take a few more days to let the water clear up and get back to normal again. It's hot and humid this time of year, so take plenty of liquids out with you to keep hydrated on the water. We have arrived at the summer months, where you will have to deal with the afternoon showers every day. Fishing has remained good in spite of the weather front that stayed with us for quite a while.
Redfish are still ranging all over the flats as singles or small schools. One to three feet of water is the areas to fish for spots. Top water in the early mornings are a great way to enjoy some first light action. I like red/white, but mullet colorations are working well too. Have a rod rigged with a gold spoon and break it out as the morning wears on. Fish them slow to get the attention of a red. Soft baits work well when the sun comes up. Try root beer colors along with gold or white variations of soft plastics. Redfish have been laying up in less than a foot of water lately, so keep the noise down and move slowly across the flats. Live baits have also been working well for redfish during the day. The evening hours will provide good top water action as the winds lay down.
Snook have been on the flats in the early morning and will hit the same lures you are using for redfish. Snook can be pretty aggressive in the mornings. I sometimes will use a top water very erratically to get their attention and have pretty good luck that way. Once the sun rises, move to the mangroves for snook. I like white soft baits for the mangroves, but gold and root beer work well also. A lot of the mangrove islands have deeper cuts along them and the snook will hold up under them. Cast right to the mangroves or under them if you can. Snook will hold up in the shady areas of the islands and wait for something to swim in front of them. You can also use the live baits here.
Trout have been everywhere on the flats. We have caught them most of the day. In the shallow water in early morning, moving to three feet as the day wears on. Top water early and change to a popping cork and live shrimp later. Russ, from Mass., caught his first trout this week on a popping cork. Carmen learned how to fish this week and caught quite a few on her first day out.
Tarpon have been around the Power Plant and along Little Mud. They have been finicky most days, but more are continuing to work their way into the river. Use top water in the first light of day. I prefer one with a mullet colorization or red/white. Live baits can also entice a poon into hitting. You can free line or use a float.
Jacks are chasing bait on the flats. The bait continues to migrate into the river. The jacks will hit just about anything that you throw at them. I work the lures faster than normal to get a jack angry enough to hit it. They are very aggressive and put up a great fight for their size.
Make sure you check out the latest arrivals of lures and rods at The Fishing Center of St Lucie up in Fort Pierce. Let Clint or Kelly help you select the right lures and tackle for all your fishing needs. Need bait? Stop by and check it out!
It's been another great week on the water.
Fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Hope you had a chance to get out fishing!
Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
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June 2, 2005
INSHORE:
Wet....wet....wet....and more wet has been the weather this week. We had a fantastic holiday weekend fishing, but it has rained every day since then. Feels like a Florida summer has arrived. Strong thunderstorms and lots of rain has drenched our dry lawns finally and the rains should continue the rest of the week. Hopefully by Saturday, the rains have passed and we can get back to catching fish!
Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and got to get out fishing. The boaters were out full strength and the ramps were a mess most of the day. The water remained clear on the flats in spite of the extra traffic on the water. The water temps are approaching summer mode and the fish are all over the flats in the mornings now.
Top water rules on the flats in the early mornings. Get out there at first light and get ready for some action. Redfish have been on the flats most of the day and hitting top water the first several hours in the mornings. Be patient fishing your favorite lure and work it slow for redfish. They have some trouble getting their mouths upwards and have to work at it. I have had some reds slap a top water all the way to the boat. Switch to spoons, jigs or live baits later in the morning for redfish action. The reds have been in less than a foot of water to two feet of water. I love the east side of the river for redfishing. Find your favorite flats and work it slow and easy. Reds are easy to spook. If you are in stealth mode, they will sometimes swim right under the boat without getting scared off. Try the flats along Harbor Branch or Round Island.
Snook have been patrolling the flats in the first hours of the day and taking top water as readily as redfish. Work spoons and jigs also for snook action. Don't be afraid to work that top water around the mangroves as snook take refuge from the sun. Remember that snook season is closed now, so all catches have to be released. The bridges and inlet will still be producing snook for photos only!
Trout on top water is fantastic this time of year. A lot of 6 to 8 pound trout have been taken on the flats. After sunup, live pinfish or shrimp is hard to resist by trout. Fish one to three feet in the early morning and move to two to four feet later with you live bait. Both sides of the river have been very productive. Try the Harbor Branch area, Bear Point and the Power Plant flats for trout in the mornings.
Tarpon are gradually working their way into the river now. Haven't seen any numbers yet but the action is about to begin both in the river and off the beaches. Watch around the power plant and Little Mud for tarpon. First light with top water or live baits will provide the best opportunity for a hookup. The north fork of the St Lucie will soon be offering tarpon action also.
Jacks and bluefish are still being the marauders of the flats. They are wreaking havoc all over the river now. Lots of baitfish have entered the river and are trying to learn to fly as they are becoming breakfast for a lot of fish. Top water also works great for these vicious fish!
The weather should be clearing up in the next couple of days so take the time to check your gear. Did you change your line this year? Did you forget to rinse your reels off and are they all corroded now? Always make sure your gear is ready for action. Nothing is more frustrating than losing a big fish because of your gear or tackle. A little basic care will provide years of service from most fishing gear.
It's been another great week on the water.
Fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Hope you had a chance to get out fishing!
Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
email me at: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
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Capt. Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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May 26, 2005
INSHORE:
There is nothing like being on the water just as the sun peeks over the horizon. The peacefulness and silence along the flats suddenly broken up by a shower of bait exploding out of the water. It's a wonderful place to be in the first light of the day! Hope you were out on the water lately.
The weather has been very cooperative most of the week. Mild winds and hot, sunny days have helped the fishing. The winds have been kind to us and provided plenty of refuge to fish the flats in most areas. The east side of the river has been the most productive for me this week. The tides have allowed us to fish the shallowest parts of the flats in the early mornings, which I love to do! The water has been clean in most places and lots of bait continues to filter into the river, bringing lots of fish with them.
Redfish continue to patrol the flats for most of the day. They will lay in less than a foot of water, so you must keep quiet and move around as little as possible in order to get close to them. Most have been in the 24" - 28" range, but larger reds are out there. Live pinfish or shrimp, top water, gold spoons and jigs have worked best on hooking up with a redfish. Again, the east side of the river has been the most productive for me.
Trout are out there feeding in the early mornings on the shallow flats. You can find them from less than a foot of water to three feet. Top water has worked great in the early part of the day and live shrimp or pinfish has worked great as the day wears on. Fish the live bait in two to three feet of water. Ricky was slammed by two large trout this week. He boated a 26" and a 27" trout off the flats. Try around Bear Point, Harbor Branch or along the flats of the Power Plant for some nice trout action. It's nice to see the big boys out there feeding.
Snook fishing has been best a night around the bridges and turning basin. Live shrimp or pinfish has worked the best. There are plenty of snook out on the flats in the early mornings, too. We had one straighten out the hooks on a top water lure that was lurking under the mangroves at daybreak. It's not been uncommon to boat a 25-30" snook off the flats this year. You can also use a jig or spoon when fishing the mangroves for snook. There are plenty of mangroves all over the river for linesiders to lay in wait of a meal. Along the Power Plant or Round Island is a great place to fish for snook in the mornings.
Then we have the many other fish that are out there wanting their share of the bait. Bluefish, Jacks, Snapper and Ladyfish are all waiting for a bite to eat. The schools of jacks are showing up more and more on the flats to bust up the bait pods. Live shrimp, jigs or spoons work well for any of these aggressive marauders and top water in the mornings can bring some great action with any of these fish. Bear Point always produces great action for most of these fish.
With Memorial Day weekend fast approaching and the end of snook season near, there will be an influx of boaters on the river. Be safe, courteous and attentive to all around you. A lot of inexperienced boaters are always on the water on holiday weekends, who might not know or understand boating safety. Have a great weekend and keep those lines in the water!
It's been another great week on the water.
Fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Hope you had a chance to get out fishing!
Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
email me at: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
visit my website at: http://www.fishtalescharter.com |
Captain Charlie Conner (Fish_tales_charters)
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May 19, 2005
INSHORE:
Hope you had a chance to get out fishing. It has been a great week to be on the flats of the Indian River. The weather has been wonderful and the winds have been pretty mild considering the time of year. Always a place to fish on the river no matter which way the wind blows. The water has remained on the clean side even with some winds to mix it up. The flats have been great with some very calm mornings to fish.
Redfish has been the focus for most of the week. The flats have produced some nice reds and lots more of them are feeding in the shallows. Tim from Syracuse topped out with the largest redfish, a 28" spotted tail to his credit. Early mornings have been great with top water lures and a number of good hits and hookups for the week. Another nice 27" redfish was taken on the flats with a top water lure along with a number of other slot sizes. Live bait, cut bait, top water and spoons have been the best choices. Be quiet on the flats. Redfish are quick to move to cover at any disturbance.
Snook fishing has been doing well at night around the bridges and basin. Just a few weeks left for keeping linesiders, so get out there soon. Live mullet or pinfish have been the baits of choice along with large shrimp. Some snook have been up on the flats in early mornings, but the bigger ones have been at night. Top water has worked great in the early mornings on the flats.
Trout have been hitting well with live shrimp most days. Fish in one to three feet of water for best results. Some gator trout have been reported being caught on live shrimp in the early mornings. Top water lures also work great on the calmer days. Work the flats in the early part of the day.
Jacks are still pretty much all over the flats and looking for trouble. Looks for the bait pods to explode as the jacks continue to work their way around the river. Jacks will hit just about anything you throw at them. Bluefish are also still out there on the flats and hitting well. Live or cut baits have worked well. Use a wire or heavy leader if you intend to stalk these predators.
Stop by the Fishing Center of St Lucie for all your fishing needs. Check out their great prices on all their fishing tackle. Got bait?????
I love this time of year for fishing the flats. Redfish tailing in the early mornings in less than a foot of water as the sun peeks over the mangroves. The Indian River is a fantastic place to fish.
It's been another great week on the water.
Fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Hope you had a chance to get out fishing!
Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
email me at: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
visit my website at: http://www.fishtalescharter.com |
Lynda Wilson - IGFA
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Subject: Pelican Yacht Club Annual Billfish Tournament
News Release
International Game Fish Association
Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, Florida 33004 USA ! Phone (954) 927-2628 !
Fax (954) 924-4299 E-mail: IGFAHQ@aol.com ! Website: www.igfa.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PELICAN YACHT CLUB ANNUAL BILLFISH TOURNAMENT
"Approved By IGFA for Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship"
Dania Beach, Florida, USA - The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is in its fourth year of the Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship Circuit, an international fishing competition that is expected to draw teams from all corners of the earth. The event will take place in the spring. The Pelican Yacht Club Annual Billfish Tournament has been named by IGFA as a qualifying event for the championship, and the winner of this tournament will be invited to bring their team of up to four anglers to compete in the championship. As a qualifying event, each participant in the tournament will receive a one-year membership in IGFA. The Pelican Yacht Club Annual Billfish Tournament is scheduled for January 8-12, 2002 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. For further details, please contact Vonnie Lofton, phone: 561-464-4411, fax: 561-461-5604.
This is IGFA's fourth year in sponsoring a tournament series, and there is no doubt that it will be an exciting event that will attract international interest. The 2002 championship tournament was represented by 80 tournaments from 26 countries and 12 U.S. states representing over 20,000 anglers. We anticipate an even greater participation in 2003 as a result of the excitement generated for the 2002 championship.
IGFA is a 62-year-old nonprofit, membership-supported conservation organization best known for maintaining world gamefish records in freshwater, saltwater, fly fishing, and junior angler categories. IGFA members are located in approximately 125 countries. IGFA welcomes visitors to its 60,000 square foot Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum in Dania Beach, Florida.
For further information on the Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship contact IGFA, phone: (954) 927-2628, fax: (954) 924-4299, email: Lwilson@igfa.org. |
dbshadow
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Subject: snook
hi tom ,i live in boynton beach, and i snook fish a lot,mostly artificial, but i do live bait when the fish get picky,ive found the slugo jerk baits to be quite productive,ive caught snook from 2lbs. to 30lbs. with this bait.the rainbow trout color seems to get more hits but a chartruse green works well too.use a yellow or red 1/8 ounce jig head a30 to 50 lb. mono leader. ive done well using them around lighted docks as well as the s.f.w.m. spillways, when the locks are open the snook stack up in the running water to feed on fresh water bait fish, ill throw a 4inch slugo if they dont hit it steadely ill move down to the 3inch, youd be suprised at how many monster linesiders ive landed using this little bait. find a spiderline 2000 catalog andlok me up on page 13, both of those snook were caught using slugos. well im goin snookin now, ill be in touch,or email me @dbshadow@web tv.net, tight lines, "the shadow" |
David
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Subject: Fishing at Stuart, Fl
Hello,
Fishing offshore will be pretty good. We catch dolphin, sailfish, and the grouper bite starts up.Inshore the are usually kings around in 50' trolling spoons or using live greenies. The river fishing is good also especially for snook. Night time is the best . Use pinfish or big shrimp! Make sure you bring a spinning rod medium action with a 6500 Peen or comparable reel with 30 lb. test and use a leader of 50 lb. for snook. They tend to go for structure as soon as they are hooked and you will loose them quickly. I live in Jensen Beach and fish all the time inshore and off. I am going over to Walkers next week and will be back sometime in April so I wish you luck. I am not looking for your business to take you out as most people who respond are. Just like to fish and willing to share onfo. Where are you coming from ? Maybe share some of your tips with me?
David |
dadio19526
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Subject: fishinf report fort pierce st lucie area
two friends and i are coming down that way on april 20 and were wondering what type of fishing we might have at the time we get there. any info you can give us would be greatly appreciated thank you hope to hear from you soon |
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