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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Hernando Beach Gulf Grouper Deep Sea Fishing Report
Unbelievable Gag grouper fishing west of Hernando Beach Florida. We are having a great time catching Gag grouper this fall. So many keeper size grouper being caught we have to stop at our limit and move on to other types of fishing. Most of the common areas like the Tanks, Richardson Reef, Martins Reef, and the Concrete Ruble are holding a lot of Gag grouper. Be prepared to use a lot of bait. There are still thousands of short Red and Gag grouper in the area eating us up. It is not uncommon to catch over a hundred short grouper in a day and use fifty pounds of Threadfin Herring. The only way to use less bait is to use cut up Grunts and Mullet. Other fish that are around in great quantities are Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Bonita's, Amberjack, and Red Snapper. The Snapper and Amberjacks are released since the season is now closed. However they are a lot of fun to catch and release since they provide non-stop action due to their immense population. The Kingfish are here now and are scatted in all depths of water. The closest Kingfish we caught lately was in 20 feet of water. It hit knocker rig on the way up when an angler was checking his bait. To his surprise he had to hook the fish in the eye with his circle hook and was able to land the large King with a mono leader. He was reminded by his fishing buddies to buy some lottery tickets after this great catch since luck was truly on his side that day. Off-shore in 50 feet there are large schools of bait working their way south. These schools of bait are under attack by Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Bonita's. Great trolling action for these fish with spoons, dusters on a plainer, and deep diving lures. Look for the birds diving and chasing bait near the surface. These tell tale signs will keep you fishing were the fish are and hooked up.
Off-Shore Forecast: Fishing of Hernando Beach is consistently very good and will always have grouper swimming around it's reefs for you to catch. December is looking like it will be just as good as any other December in recent past. Look for awesome big Gag grouper in shallower areas and ledges to eat larger cut up bait like Boston Mackerel, Mullet and Grunts. Same basic types of rock, ledges, and hard bottom areas will produce great numbers of fish. Do not forget about the greatest fish to fry in the Gulf of Mexico the "Grunt". Grunts are great to eat and are worth the effort to catch, fillet, and fry. Recently some anglers brought back to memory how great a meal grunt make. They are easy to catch, plentiful, and will keep kids busy while you are working on catching the big grouper.
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On the flats the Redfish are moving around points and rocky oyster areas. Lures are still working real well if casting in the wind doesn't bother you. An easier approach is to use Pinfish cut in half and small Blue crabs. These baits are hard for a Redfish to pass up when they are normally swimming around chasing live stuff. The Sea Trout are starting to bunch up on the deeper rock piles and in the early morning many are being caught in Jenkins Creek off Shoal Line blvd. In Jenkins Creek popping cork and live shrimp have been the most consistent bait early in the morning. Snook action has been very good up in the Mud River. Small top water lures like a Jug-bug and Rapalas have been working well at night.
Flats Forecast: Look for December to produce bigger Sea Trout than previous months around the creeks that have warmer spring water running into the Gulf of Mexico. With the Sea Trout you will notice large schools of Jack Cravelle moving up and down these creek areas. They are ferocious fighters and will eat most lures without hesitation. Set your drag correctly because these fish will rip a lot of line of your reel. They are not that great of a fish to eat but they are fun to catch. In most cases once you find the Jacks in an area. Hook ups on every cast with these fun fish are not uncommon for hours. |
Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009 - 11:43 am: | |
Hernando Beach Gulf Grouper Deep Sea Fishing Report
Unbelievable Gag grouper fishing west of Hernando Beach Florida. We are having a great time catching Gag grouper this fall. So many Keeper size grouper being caught we have to stop at our limit and move on to other types of fishing. Other fish that are around in great quantities are Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Bonita's, Amberjack, and Red Snapper. The Snapper and Amberjacks are release for the commercial fishing industry to harvest at a later date. However they are a lot of fun to catch and release.
Fishing of Hernando beach is consistently very good and will always have grouper swimming around it's reefs for you to catch. November is looking like it will be just as good as any other November in resent past. Look for awesome big Gag grouper in shallower areas and ledges to eat larger cut up bait like mullet and Grunts.
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Hernando Beach Gulf Grouper Deep Sea Fishing Report
Off-shore the Red and Gag Grouper fishing has been very good in all depths of water. Rock piles, ledges, and hard bottom areas are the places to look when off-shore. Mostly frozen Threadfin Herring has been used to catch these fish while anchored up. Additional, cut up Grunts especially the head portion has produced the largest Grouper on every trip. Be sure to check your leader and line before dropping a head down to the bottom. If there is a weak spot these Grouper will make sure it comes apart. There are still allot of Red Snapper being caught while Grouper fishing in 60 feet of water and beyond. Since the season is closed we have successfully release every single Red Snapper.
Around the wrecks Live pinfish have been working well for the Amberjacks and Mangrove Snapper. The Amberjacks have been larger than the 30 inch legal size. Many fish over 40 pounds and have been caught on conventional and spinning gear. Using a flat-line off the stern has produced plenty of Spanish Mackerel and some Kingfish in 40 feet of water and beyond. Live bait like Blue Runners work well when the tide is moving fast enough to keep the bait in place.
Fishing is always very good off Hernando Beach; However we are looking forward to the fall run of Gag Grouper in our shallow water areas. The Stone crab traps are out and the Grouper fishing will only get easier as the water cools down with each approaching cold front. Look for the action to really pick up when the water temperature gets down to the mid 70's.
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Hernando Beach Gulf Grouper Report
Off-shore the Red and Gag Grouper fishing has been very good in all depths of water. Mostly dead bait has been used to catch these fish while anchored up. Around the wrecks Live pinfish have been working well for the Amberjack and Mangrove Snapper. Plenty of Spanish Mackerel and some Kingfish action in 40 feet of water and beyond. Fishing is always very good off Hernando Beach however we are looking forward to the fall run of Gag Grouper in our shallow water areas. The crab traps are out and the Grouper fishing will only get easier as the water cools down with each approaching front.
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Hernando Beach Gulf Grouper Deep Sea Fishing Report
Grouper fishing off Hernando Beach is always very good and lots of fun. Cooler air and cooling water temperatures are heating up the more shallow areas in ten feet of water. It is an amazing event to catch Grouper when you can see them take your bait. Most anglers are used to the idea of a Grouper pulling their line down. These fish swim sideways fast from one side of the boat to the other trying to find a rock to swim under. Exciting stuff!
Offshore the Grouper, Amberjack, Snapper, and Kingfish action is still very good. Large Mangrove Snapper, and American Red Snapper are plentiful. Live or dead bait continue to work equally well. Some Dolphins schools have been found around floating debris. These fish are crazy and easy to catch, have fun!
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Hernando Beach Gulf Grouper Deep Sea Fishing Report
Grouper fishing off Hernando Beach like always is very good. Plenty of keeper size fish in all depth of water. The most consistent depth for larger fish for now remains in 50 feet and beyond. Basic frozen and live bait techniques are still an effective way to catch Grouper. Trolling for Grouper is becoming easer since we have had more east winds. East winds blow the surface weed out of the area so we can enjoy catching fish instead of weeds. Chartreuse, Black & Gold, and Olive colors are great choices when trying to catch Gag Grouper trolling.
When you are ready to catch fish call me!
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Hernando Beach Gulf Grouper Deep Sea Fishing Report
Grouper fishing is still outstanding in 50 feet of water and beyond. Limits of Gag and Red Grouper have not been a problem. Large Mangrove Snapper are abundant and are a welcome addition to the cooler. We have been using both fish boxes to accommodate the large amounts of Grouper we have been catching. Dead bait has still out performed live bait. Using Grunt heads for bait has consistently produced the larger Grouper on every trip. Great bottom fishing will continue through next couple of months and we will soon find that Grouper fishing will drastically improve in the shallow 20 foot deep areas. Shorter days and cool nights are causing the water temperature to slowly go down. Typically nonstop action can be expected all day with less emphasis on the morning and evening bite. Look for Kingfish to become more common in the Hernando Beach area. We have noticed large schools of bait moving south already and we have caught some large Kingfish on a flat line while Grouper fishing.
Anglers ask me how is it that we are able to catch so many Grouper and other reef fish? My reply is usually the same , "fish where the fish are"! Sounds funny, but true. It is common for anglers to go fishing and not fish the best areas and attribute slow action to fish not biting. Though it is reasonable to believe fish do not eat all the time. Your chances of catching more fish are better if you are in tune with the environment and know where the fish are located. One trick to catching more fish is to find places that have not been pressured by other anglers. New spots almost always produce bigger and more fish. If you have a true understanding of what your depth sounder is displaying you can discriminate sand from rocks, and identify schools of fish. Sounds a little tricky but anyone can learn how to find structure with a little practice. Structure is what the fish relate to. This is where they seek shelter, and find food. Most structures like hard bottom, rock piles, and ledges produce the most. If you constantly observe your depth sounder while slowly moving from one known fishing area to the next you will eventually encounter another fishing area. Go slow, allow your sounder to provide you a clear depiction of what is on the bottom. Test your newly found areas by dropping a line to the bottom. If you catch a grunt or a Grouper of any size mark it on your GPS and save you new spot. Slowly move your boat around a short distance and continue this process. You will be amazed at how many new places there are to catch fish near your old spots. |
Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Hernando Beach Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Fishing off Hernando Beach for Grouper and Mangrove Snapper this month looks great. We have been catching Mangrove Snapper and Grouper in close and offshore a ways. Frozen Threadfin Herring, Pinfish, and live Sand Perch have been working really well for the Grouper. 10 hour and 12 hour trips during the warmer months are the most productive for size and variety of fish.
Mangrove Snapper have been caught best on clear 15 pound line on spinning tackle with no leader or weight. Chumming with glass minnows and sand really gets the Snapper fired up and off the bottom. Then you can flat line for them with small chunks of bait. Most of the Mangrove snapper are around 2 pounds; however it is not uncommon to catch them over 5 pounds.
See ya on the water,
Capt Rick
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Hernando Beach Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Fishing off Hernando Beach for Grouper and Mangrove Snapper this month looks great. We have been catching Mangrove Snapper and Grouper in close and offshore a ways. Frozen Threadfin Herring, Pinfish, and live Sand Perch have been working really well for the Grouper. 10 hour and 12 hour trips during the warmer months are the most productive for size and variety of fish.
Mangrove Snapper have been caught best on clear 15 pound line on spinning tackle with no leader or weight. Chumming with glass minnows and sand really gets the Snapper fired up and off the bottom. Then you can flat line for them with small chunks of bait. Most of the Mangrove snapper are around 2 pounds; however it is not uncommon to catch them over 5 pounds.
See ya on the water,
Capt Rick
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Aug 09 Gulf Grouper Deep Sea fishing Report
Little deeper and further offshore are the fishing conditions you are looking for. When you are looking to catch big Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, and Red Snapper the cooler waters in 50 feet or deeper have been the most consistent for catching fish all day long. The shallower waters have plenty of Gag Grouper and other reef fish. They just do not cooperate very long; For example, you may anchor on a reef and catch one or two Grouper then they stop eating. Additionally around 11:00 am on a sunny day it is almost impossible to get any keeper size fish to bite. There are always exception in fishing. However, Off shore the fish tend to feed longer and average length is longer. Dead Threadfin Herring are great to start off with to get the fish chewing. Then drop a live bait down and feel your rod load up when GagZilla takes off towards the rocks. Pinfish, Cigar minnows, and Porgies are great live baits. Live baits seems to get used faster than dead bait so make sure to have plenty.
Tip of the day. Most anglers use 80lb line and 80lb leader material when fishing for Grouper. In deeper water using lighter 60lb monofilament line and longer leaders will always get you more bites, and some times more fish. Getting more bites is what you want then you can worry about trying to land the fish. Most of the time the toughest part of the battle is the first 5 seconds when the fish first senses resistance when hooked. 60 pound line can handle the strain if the line is new and has no abrasions. Checking the terminal tackle constantly and replacing leaders that are rough will help you land more fish. A good time to check leaders and line are when you're baiting the hook. Simply remove the damaged areas of line, and replace scorn leaders and you will land more bigger fish.
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Hernando Beach Gulf Grouper Report
Warm weather equates to great fishing West of Hernando Beach. This time of the year our area reefs, and ledges are teaming with bait fish. Schools of scaled sardines, Threadfin Herring, Cigar minnows, and Ballyhoo are slowly moving north in all depths of water. In 15 feet of water near the cave schools of baitfish are under attack by Spanish Mackerel, and Gag Grouper. It is quite a sight to behold, when you observe Grouper swimming to the surface and pushing bait out of the water with explosive force. All the while Spanish Mackerel are shooting out of the water in all directions chasing their next meal. Definitely exciting fishing in close and easy to catch. Some techniques that work well to catch live bait are small bait rigs that have multiple hooks in a line and a small weight at the end (Sabiki Rig). Catching the same bait that the fish around you are eating will always ensure successful hook ups.
Once you have caught some bait try to use spinning tackle that will enable you to present the bait to the fish away from your boat, ( 15 to 20 pound line) works best. Allow your bait to swim by opening the bail and providing line so it can swim naturally. Do not try to feel a fish bite; the line will move fast off the reel when the bait has been eaten. After you notice the bait has been ate set the hook and fight your fish. This technique is very good in deeper water also. Kingfish, Snapper, Grouper, and Amberjack love a free swimming bait.
See you on the water,
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Spanish Mackerel, Grunt, Mangrove Snapper, Sharks and Kingfish are abundant and fun to catch on light line . Large schools of bait are still moving north though our area, fishing continues to be very good. |
Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Hernando Beach Gulf Grouper Report
Summer time grouper fishing tactics are required to consistently catch fish. We know how, and are ready to show you the tricks of the trade. Plenty of Gag and Red grouper in the area. Dead Threadfin Herring and live Pinfish are both working well with great results.
Spanish Mackerel, Grunts & Mangrove Snapper are abundant and fun to catch on light line . Since large schools of bait are still moving north though our area it is likely fishing will continue to be very good.
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joel gant (Fishdaddyjoe)
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Summer time is here ! The days are longer and the sun is hot. So is the trout, mackerel, sea bass, grouper and shark bite. They are in the 6 - 10 foot flats area. You can throw just about anything and hook up, artificial like jigs, spoons and Gulp bounced on the bottom will get you a tight line. If you have them, small pinfish will get you a "Gator Trout". The redfish are in the backwater areas with the higher high tides we've been having. They are taking top water lures, gold spoons and cut or live bait. Always keep a heavier rod on board, there are alot of cobia, shark and tarpon on the flat right now. Always check the weather this time of year, the thunder storms can come up quickly. Be safe and catch fish ! Come check out my website fishdaddycharter.com |
Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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American Red Snapper are one of the most delicious fish available to anglers in the Gulf of Mexico west of Hernando Beach. To the surprise of many anglers these fish are not hard to catch once you find them. Most of the time Red Snapper are found in depths greater than forty feet and relate to most bottom structure. Snapper tend to congregate around and above Reefs, ledges, wrecks, and hard bottom areas. To catch Red Snapper, an angler simply has to get a bait close to the structure and wait for the fish to bite. One terminal tackle method that has proven to be effective is the standard bottom rig, that consists of a sinker, a swivel, 4 feet of leader material, and a circle hook. Another method is the “knocker rig”, that consists of a circle hook and a lead sinker that slides freely on the line to the eye of the hook. Dead bait, Live bait, Squid, Mullet, Pinfish, Cigar Minnows, Northern Mackerel, and Threadfin Herring; are all acceptable for catching Snapper. Most of the time when you discover Snapper, they are in schools and compete for the bait presented to them. Lastly, be prepared for Gag, and Red Grouper they usually inhabit the same areas. Fishing for the American Red Snapper is exciting and well worth the expense and time to run off-shore. Keep in mind, the daily bag limit for Red Snapper is two fish per person.
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Location: Hernando Beach Florida, near Orlando, Disney, and Tampa
On land it may be raining. However off-shore in the Gulf of Mexico the weather and the fishing could not be better. Limits of grouper is an everyday occurrence with many Cobia, Kingfish, Mangrove Snapper, Sharks, and Grunts. All anglers on the Gulf Grouper are having a blast catching fish all-day. Check out the photos page on www.gulfgrouper.com to verify the results. Summer is on its way and the fishing forecast looks great. Plenty of fish under the boat all the time all year long. The secret to catching fish is to fish where the fish are.
Sea ya on the water,
Capt Rick Rodriguez
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Location: Hernando Beach Florida, near Orlando, Disney, and Tampa
The weather has been ideal for Grouper and any other type of fishing lately. Unbelievable fishing trips in the Gulf of Mexico. We have been catching surprises daily; sometimes big sharks, Cobias, Dolphin, and big Kingfish. Luckily we are prepared for surprises, and close the deal on these great fish. Grouper fishing is still nonstop and you will get tired of reeling in fish. Watching people have to take a break is a sign of great fishing. We look forward to more action every day we get out.
Sea ya on the water,
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Location: Hernando Beach Florida, near Orlando, Disney, and Tampa
Year round Grouper fishing is always good somewhere off-shore from Hernando Beach. So when the Kingfish show up like they have lately it is a welcome treat. Fishing for Kingfish requires different techniques to ensure a productive outing on the water. Most anglers prefer chumming while using live scaled Sardines, Threadfin Herring, Blue Runners, and Shad. Live bait is an outstanding method to catch Kingfish and is very effective. Other methods are productive and enable an angler to go fishing without spending hours pursuing live bait. Lures like 3.5 spoons, inline jigs, stick baits trolled with a planner work well and can be used with little preparation first thing in the morning. Usually the most active big Kingfish bite is night and early morning hours. There are a multitude of methods that work well for Kingfish so come out to Hernando Beach and get your Kingfish with your Grouper.
Sea ya on the water,
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Location: Hernando Beach Fla, Grouper Country
Gag Groupers and Kingfish are making our trips allot of fun. Thanks to the abundance of Gag Grouper in the area we are experiencing non-stop fishing fun. The Kingfish are moving north and are west of Hernando Beach right now. We are having a ball catching Kingfish on dead bait and lures. The nice thing about catching Kingfish is once you find them they will eat a variety of lures and bait. Most of the time they are not picky!
Sharks are moving through also, we are catching them every day we go out. Some are bigger than others, all are tough fighters. Real exciting fishing this time of the year. Give me call and book a trip of a life time.
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Location: Hernando Beach Fla, Grouper Country
Grouper, Grunts, Sea-bass, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and Kingfish are what is happening in the Gulf waters west of Hernando Beach. Still nonstop action all-day with dead and live bait. We have been catching keeper size Gag Grouper every day we go out. Trolling has produced allot of Spanish, Kings, and Grouper throughout the day. Have fun catching fish all day; consider calling me for a great fishing trip aboard the Gulf Grouper. Hernando Beach's Full time 6 passenger or less Charter boat.
Sea ya on the water,
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Location: Hernando Beach Fla, Grouper Country
Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Hernando Beach
24 March 09
Grouper, Grunts, Mangrove Snapper, and Spanish Mackerel are what is happening in the Gulf water west of Hernando Beach. Nonstop action all-day with dead and live bait. Still catching plenty of Gag Grouper every day we go out.
Forecast: Looking for Kingfish to show up any day. Lately, Sharks, Bonita's and small Cobia are around.
Sea ya on the water,
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Location: Hernando Beach Fla, Grouper Country
Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Hernando Beach
6 March 09
Grouper, Grunts, Sea-bass, Mangrove Snapper, and the occasional Spanish Mackerel are what is happening in the Gulf water west of Hernando Beach. Nonstop action all-day with dead and live bait. We have been catching upwards of 10 keeper size Gag Grouper most every day we go out. Each angler has been averaging 30 short Grouper and a multitude of other reef fish. Sounds like fun doesn't it? Well, it is! So if you want to have fun catching fish all day; consider calling me for a trip of a lifetime aboard the Gulf Grouper. Hernando Beach's Full time Private Charter boat.
Sea ya on the water,
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Hernando Beach
2 Feb 2009
Hernando Beach Fishing Forecast: Grouper fishing has been great. Yesterday we caught a dozen keeper size Gag Groupers and a cooler full of Grunts. Steady action all day long, over a hundred short Gag and Red Groupers released safely on dead bait. Live bait for whatever reason has not been working for us. Maybe when the water warms up a bit the Grouper will be more aggressive and chase down the live bait. If you are ready to catch fish call me; I always know where the Grouper are.
Tip of the week: Down size line, Hooks, and weights to get more bites!
Sea ya on the water,
Capt Rick Rodriguez
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Hernando Beach
20 Jan 2009
Hernando Beach Fishing Forecast: Larger Gag Grouper will continue to hang around with the stable water temperatures. Maybe a little deeper than normal but not a problem for an allday trip. The rest of January looks good for weather and great fishing. Look forward to big fish days as we move into February. If you are ready to catch fish call me; I know where the Grouper are.
Tip of the week: Fish slower and chum a little to get the Grouper bite going. Look for the Grouper around the larger reef areas.
Sea ya on the water,
Capt Rick Rodriguez
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Still catching Grouper. Today was windy but productive. Nice Gags, monster redfish, and Mangrove Snapper. Come out and fish with the Gulf Grouper who is always ready to. On the water catching grouper and providing you a honest fishing report. Call me for more details |
Capt. Keith Tomlinson (Bulldogfishin)
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The inshore bite in Hernando Beach is heating up! Redfish, trout, and sheephead are being caught throughout the area. Centipede, Bayport, Aripeka, and Fillman's Bayou served up good size reds this past month. They are inside and at the points of creeks and rivers. Our best bite is early morning or late afternoon. Cut mullet or ladyfish freelined near the mangroves has been the best bait. Trout seem to be in water 3 - 6 ft. Try freelining shrimp or put them under a popping cork . pieces of shrimp on a #2 hook(with a splitshot) tossed to the deeper inshore holes will likely get a sheephead to bend a rod.
When the water cools from a passing front we hit our many springs and spring fed rivers of the area which pump thousands gallons of water a day of 72 degree water into the gulf. Trout, snook, redfish, ladyfish, sheephead, jacks among others all retreat to these areas to warmer water.
Tight lines!! Capt. Keith Tomlinson
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Capt. Keith Tomlinson (Bulldogfishin)
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Captain Keith Tomlinson/…Bulldog Fishin Charters http://www.bulldogfishin.com
The redfish have been hot north of bayport op to chasshowitzka. Thes big red “fire trucks” are always a blast on light tackle and they really will put your angling skills to the test. The trout bite has slowed a little with this cold weather but the mackerel are still in good numbers.
On calm days we have been going offshore a little to 8 -12 feet of water and have been catching the famous shallow water grouper famous for this area of the nature coast. Gulf Grouper with captain rick rodriguez and thunder party boat with captain mike senker have been catching grouper at all depths of water but in the spring and fall even us inshore guys get to enjoy the grouper action in the shallows.
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Hernando Beach
24 October 2008
Grouper fishing is still very good, we have been catching allot of small Red and Gag Groupers. Nonstop action each day, we consistently catch over a hundred fish that are released. At the end of the day we have enough keeper size Grouper to make any angler happy. Many Mangrove Snapper, and Grunts are caught each trip and are a welcome addition to any fish fry. The best baits are Threadfin Herring and live Pinfish. Water temperature is down to the mid 70's now, and the Grouper are much more active. We expect some outstanding Grouper action for the near future.
Hernando Beach Fishing Forecast: More King fish will be in the area after the next cold front passes. Larger Gag Grouper will be pushed down also as the water temperature continues to drop. Fish slower and chum a little to get the Grouper bite going.
Sea ya on the water,
Capt Rick Rodriguez
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Captain Steven Soults (Fishing_buddy)
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MONTH OF JUNE 2005
The West Central Florida fishing report is brought to you by Angling Adventures Charter Fishing Guide Service. Fly fishing and light tackle fishing on the beautiful Inshore Flats and Backwaters of Florida’s Nature Coast.
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Hello again, I’m Captain Steven Soults and this is the local Inshore Flats and backcountry fishing report for Florida’s Nature Coast.
During the month of June, the waters of the Nature Coast literally come alive with a variety of game fish species and it shouldn’t be too hard to find hungry fish on the move. Once again its that time of the year to head out to the garage and grab that top water box and head out to the shallow water flats for a chance at some nice 20 plus inch keeper size Trout. I have two or three top waters that I found to be very productive lately, such as the TOP DOG Junior by Mirrolure (Tan & White or Bone color), or a SKITTER WALK by Rapala (Silver Mullet), but my favorite being the BANNA BOAT by YO-ZURI. Any of these lures I mentioned could be picked up by someone for the first time and become a master at walking the dog within minutes!!! On recent charters we have found good numbers of keeper size fish by WALKING THE DOG early in the morning on the shallow water grass flats say (3 to 4 feet) off Hernando County. When the sun gets to high (around 10.00a.m) its time to put away the top-waters and switch to a simple Cajun Thunder bobber with a soft plastic jig attached with just enough line on it to keep it out of the grass and jig away. This easily learned technique has produced many keeper Trout along with many other species of fish and is a great way to introduce young anglers into fishing without them losing interest. With that in mind, Spotted Sea Trout Fishing is about as good as it gets this month. We have been landing good numbers of Spotted Sea Trout in the 15 to 19 inch range throwing a 5-inch soft plastic jerkbait from SALT WATER ASSASSIN by Bass Assassin (http://www.bassassassin.com). (S&P SLV/PH/Char.TL SHAD) has been the color of choice, and many MONSTER Spotted Sea Trout over 20 inches and bigger have been landed using a simple 1/8 red jig head with a small pinfish hooked up under the lip and put in the rod holder while the boat is drifting on the deeper flats (say 10 to 12 miles offshore) with water depths between 8 to 11 feet tide depending, and the key thing to remember is that Trout are schooling fish, you want to keep drift fishing until keeper fish are found. If you find yourself drifting to fast, you might want to invest in a very handy tool known as a sea anchor. This valuable and essential tool slows the boats drift down to a manageable speed allowing you time to present your baits properly. Two key things to (remember while Trout fishing) 1.) The bag limit is 5 fish per person per day in the North Region, and 2.) Trout are a relatively fragile fish!!! You must handle and release them with care if we want to ensure the future survival of these species.
If Spanish Mackerel aren’t on your summer time list they should be!! On recent charters we have had non-stop action all day fishing some of the Inshore rock piles found scattered throughout the grass flats off Hernando County in (approximately 8-10 feet of water) throwing again the 5-inch (Black w/ Red Spots) soft plstic jerkbait (intended for Trout) from you guessed it (Saltwater Assassin). The trick to landing these toothy speedsters has been to use a short piece of wire leader (approximately 6 inches of SURFLON Nylon Coated stainless steel in the (20lb) class with Size 3 leader sleeves) IS A MUST, crimped to a ¼ or 3/8 oz. jig head depending on the depth of water. If you don’t have the time to make these up ahead of time, you can pick already made leaders (by Berkley) on your way to the boat ramp at Dixie lee Bait and Tackle on State Rd 50 west of highway 19 (tell them Capt. Steven sent ya!!!!)
If you have any questions or would like to book a trip to experience INSHORE FLATS FISHING AT ITS BEST please call Angling Adventures Charter Fishing Guide Service with Captain Steven Soults at (352) 686-0853 or you can try the cell at (352) 238-9339
Till next month!!! Fish on and tight lines!!!
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Captain Steven Soults (Fishing_buddy)
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The West Central Florida fishing report is brought to you by Angling Adventures Guide Service. Fly fishing and light tackle fishing on the beautiful Inshore Flats and Backwaters of Floridaā€™s Nature Coast.
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Hello again, Iā€™m Captain Steven Soults and this is the local Inshore Flats and backcountry fishing report for Floridaā€™s Nature Coast.
Today was going to start things off with talk about one of the most sought after game fish in my area, the Spotted Sea Trout. I get numerous email questions everyday asking where can I catch Spotted Sea Trout in your area and HOW, and Is there any other fish out there besides the Catfish? Well today Iā€™ll try to focus on some of the most frequent questions and move from there. Where can I catch Sea Trout? Sea Trout live depending on the time of year in different depths of water, for example this time of year with rising water temperatures, we have been finding good numbers and many keepers over 20ā€¯on the deeper flats (say 10 to 12 miles offshore) with water depths between 7 to 10 feet tide depending. Another asked question, what should I be looking for structure or what type of bottom? The most important answer is: If you find structure, you find fish!! This holds true with Sea Trout fishing, except what you want to be looking for good concentrations of sea grass with little sand patches here and there. What you want to be doing is locating these sand patches and make a good presentation by throwing your bait past it and slowly bounce or jig your bait right over the patch. What you will be finding out is that these Sea Trout use these to their advantage as ambush points, and has been proving very productive lately accounting for many Sea Trout over 20ā€¯. Another frequently asked question. What are you using for bait and where can I get it? I specialize and believe that in most situations artificial bait will out-fish live bait 10 to 1. With so many artificial baits being introduced on the market it is very hard for someone starting out to have an idea where to start. Today were going to try to point you in the right direction and get you introduced to artificial baits (Plastic Jerk baits). Keep in mind that I get the opportunity to test the majority of artifical baits on the market and I donā€™t recommend a product unless I have had the opportunity to test it over a long period of time and see its results. Through my trials I have found and believe that only one company stands at the top of their game when it comes to soft plastic Jerk Baits. SALT WATER ASSASSIN by Bass Assassin. These soft plastic baits out fish the competition hands down. I like to use a bait that not only is easy to get (by their website directly at http://www.bassassassin.com) or by simply going to my local Wal-Mart, but also comes in a variety of colors, which becomes very important when the water clarity changes along with water temperature. Through the year I will find myself alternating through only about 5 to 6 colors that are top producers, so keep checking back to see what the top producing color is as the year goes on. As an artificial lure specialist, I believe that the bigger the bait the bigger the fish. This has been the case on recent Charters where the bait size and color of choice has been the 5 inch S&P SLV/PH/Char.TL SHAD coupled to a 3/8 oz. Red jig head of your choice. Tackle wise we have been using a simple Shimano Stradic 4000 spooled with 10lb line coupled to a 7ā€™ one piece G-Loomis graphite rod. As you will find this type setup will pretty much tackle even the mightiest of game fish that you will encounter on the flats and wonā€™t leave your wrists hurting after the day is done. One more thing I wanted to discuss until next time. Light tackle shark fishing is at its best right now and will be here for only a short time longer, so donā€™t let this opportunity pass you by, where you can put your skills using light tackle against some of the best light tackle action that you will encounter on the flats all year!!!!
If you have any questions or would like to book a trip to experience INSHORE FLATS FISHING AT ITS BEST please call Angling Adventures Guide Service with Captain Steven Soults at (352) 686-0853 or you can try the cell at (352) 238-9339
Till next month!!! Fish on and tight lines!!!
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Captain Steven Soults (Fishing_buddy)
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Hello, I’m Captain Steven Soults and this is the local backcountry fishing report for Florida’s Nature Coast.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
January is here, but it sure doesn’t feel like January out there. I remember last year at this time I was canceling more trips than I was running due to cold front after cold front blowing me off the water. Its finally 2004 and the new year is here and boy is it starting out GREAT! The weather has been outstanding in the last week to say the least, contrary to normal January weather and fishing has been getting better everyday. We have had the majority of our success fishing the shallow backwaters of Hernando Beach and Bayport in the later part of the day when the sun has had a chance to heat up the water a bit. A quarter-ounce jig head with a five-inch soft plastic imitation worked with the slowest presentation possible has been producing the most strikes, but a soft plastic rigged weed-less has been working just as well for redfish and Giant Jack Crevalle. Since the backwaters can be very clear when it is cold, a quiet approach and a long cast is a must and can increase your chances of hooking a fish before it ever has a chance to see you. If you are having difficulty finding fish, lures that cover ground very quickly (top-waters, GOLD-spoons, and jigs) are especially effective this time of year, and with a little bit of scouting you should be able to reveal some fish holding areas without difficulty. If Redfish are your primary target, then you need to find the warmest water possible. The warmest water is usually the shallowest, so you need to get as far back in the backwaters as you can until you run out of water, then go further. The key is, go until you start seeing schools of mullet jumping and swimming past the boat. When you start seeing them your getting to the right area. A live shrimp or a live pinfish free lined into the school should not go unnoticed, but use caution when approaching not to spook the school with banging and such. I wanted to mention a little about cold fronts before I go. Cold fronts play an important part in fishing this time of year. Fishing before the cold fronts arrive can result in some of the best fishing action you can encounter during the month of January and February, because the fish know it may be the last chance to eat before the front gets here and the waters get mudded up. Remember, cold days can mean great fishing around warm water discharges from power plant outflows. These warm water discharges can extend a good quarter mile or more out into the cooler gulf waters. The warmer water temperatures attract a number of species of fish. Giant Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish and Cobia are all common catches this time of year around power plant outflows.
If you have any questions or would like to book a trip to experience BACKWATER FISHING AT ITS BEST please call Angling Adventures Guide Service with Captain Steven Soults at (352) 686-0853 or you can try the cell at (352) 238-9339
Till next month!!! Fish on and tight lines!!!
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Captain Steven Soults (Fishing_buddy)
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Hello, I’m Captain Steven Soults and this is the local backcountry fishing report for Florida’s Nature Coast.
With very few days between cold fronts and heavy winds, picking your dates to fish has become really difficult. With water temperatures on the flats sitting around 62 degrees, its that time of the year when we must turn our attention to the warmer backwaters and rivers of Hernando County. There is no need for an early start this time of year. A late morning approach gives the sun time to heat up the shallow water and us time to sleep in a little before we go fishing. With all that in mind, I would like to talk about a fish that has been stealing all the action in the backwaters lately. The Jack Crevalle can be seen attacking in schools as they corner baitfish at the surface and can feed with such commotion that it can be seen from great distances. When targeting these species, nothing beats a live shrimp or a soft plastic shrimp imitation tossed in front of a moving school. Normally, a school of jacks can be identified by a V wake on the surface of the water as they swim through in schools. On recent charters we have been catching good numbers of fish in the 3-5 pound class with many fish pushing the 15-16 pound mark. Jack Crevalle pound for pound put up some of the best fights you will ever encounter on 10-pound test on the flats. Lets talk Trout fishing for just a little bit, before we go. Spotted Sea Trout fishing remains good for us in the backwaters lately, with many fish being boated pushing the 4-5 pound mark. The method of choice lately has been to use a ¼ ounce jig head with a 5-inch jerk bait of your choice and working it ever so slowly back to the boat as you drift. Remember this time of year as the water-cools, Trout become slow feeders and won’t expend a lot of energy chasing baits.
If you have any questions or would like to book a trip to experience BACKWATER FISHING AT ITS BEST please call Angling Adventures Guide Service with Captain Steven Soults at (352) 686-0853 or you can try the cell at (352) 238-9339
Till next month!!! Fish on and tight lines!!!
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Captain Ed Lewis
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Subject: Catchin' Report-Homosassa/Crystal River, Fl
With the recent northeast winds, the flats fishing has been very interesting in our area. The cooler weather has helped bring many of our targeted species closer to shore. The trout, which have been scattered, have moved closer in and are easier to find. Most are being caught over rocky bottom or grass flats in 2 to 6 feet of water. The best method is using a Cajun Thunder cork with a jig and grub or good 'ol live shrimp or pinfish fished the same way. You have to move around to find them. If you drift an area and don't locate any, try another spot until you do. Then, drift fish back and forth through the area. Captain Charlie Harris, seem to have a nose for or sixth sense for locating trout. He catches his limit almost every trip. When you ask him where he is catching them, he says….in the mouth….
Or, "out there" as he points to the Gulf. Yep, spoken like a true fisherman.
The redfish are plentiful. Most are being caught using live bait, gold spoons, or top water plugs early. The most popular method is using the Cajun Thunder cork with live shrimp or pinfish, fished just off the bottom.
Rocky points and grass shoreline are the areas you find them this time of year. As it gets colder, the reds will move back into the holes in the creeks and rivers. Once located, you can sit in one spot and catch 20 to 30 reds.
Spanish Mackerel, Cobia and King mackerel are showing up as the water cools north of us. They are migrating south and pass along our fishery this time of year. It's possible to fish this time of year and come back to the dock with a mixed bag of fish and fish tales.
The Grouper have been cooperating lately. If only the offshore winds would do the same. Those brave souls who do make it out to depths of 30 to 50 feet are catching their share of the tasty denizens of the deep. If you want to catch some closer to shore, this time of year the grouper move inshore onto the rocky ledges and rock piles found in 6 to 10 feet of water.
Trolling plugs or casting to structure works this time of year as well as, live pinfish, pigfish, and sardines. Be sure you have a stout rig with good line,
Because these rascals can test your tackle.
Yep, it's good catchin' along the Nature Coast of Crystal River and Homosassa, Fl. And like I say, "The best time to go fishin' ……..is
when you can" So, get out and experience the outdoors. It's the best medicine for what ails ya.
Until next time…….
Captain Ed Lewis
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