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Capt. Pitz (Unregistered Guest)
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Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
April 2nd, 2005
Tarpon, It's time to book your tarpon trip! The water temperature is 76 and getting warmer. I'm starting to see some early arrivals. It will be only a matter of time and soon we will be seeing the silver giants rolling all over these waters. I've been waiting for a break in my schedule, so I can grab another Capt. and go have some early fun with the Silver Kings. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Snook, The water temperatures are warming up finally, making the snook migrate out of their winter hiding spots. We've been seeing & catching some very large snook. Free lining shiners, pinfish and large shrimp has been producing a few snook to 20lbs. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Redfish, Redfishing has been steady. I've been doing best on tides that have good current and high tides. Some over ten pounds. Shrimp & cutbait has been working the best for me, lately. The schools can be from ten to a fifty. Fishing reds on the flats can be a casters' dream. On the lower tides, they become very visible with their tails sticking up in the air. Fishing for tailing reds is great fun! The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcast days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Speckled Trout, Spring time produces some large trout! In the last few weeks, we have been lucky enough to land several to 30". They can be very aggressive on the fly. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats and sand holes. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcast days, makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Cobia, Tripletail & Jacks: These three species can be encountered on many of my trips. When you run into these species they are worth throwing for! All are fantastic fighters and can be caught on the fly rod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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Capt. pitz (Unregistered Guest)
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Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
Feb. 22nd, 2005
Snook, The water temperatures are starting to warm up finally, making the snook migrate out of their winter hiding spots. I've been spotting some very large snook and getting a few to eat. Free lining shiners, pinfish and large shrimp has been producing a few snook to 20lbs. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Redfish, Redfishing has been steady. I've been doing best on tides that have good current and high tides. Some over ten pounds. Shrimp & small pinfish has been working the best for me, lately. The schools can be from ten to a fifty. Fishing reds on the flats can be a casters' dream. On the lower tides, they become very visible with their tails sticking up in the air. Fishing for tailing reds is great fun! The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcast days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Speckled Trout, Spring time produces some large trout! In the last few weeks, we have been lucky enough to land several to 30". They can be very aggressive on the fly. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats and sand holes. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcast days, makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Tarpon, It's time to start booking your tarpon trip! The water is warming and conditions are starting to feel like spring again. I'm getting excited about the arrival of the Silver King. It will be only a matter of time and soon we will be seeing the silver giants rolling in these waters. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Cobia, Tripletail & Jacks: These three species can be encountered on many of my trips. When you run into these species they are worth throwing for! All are fantastic fighters and can be caught on the fly rod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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Capt. Pitz (Unregistered Guest)
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Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
Jan. 14th, 2005
Redfish, Redfishing has been steady. I've been doing best on tides that have good current and low tides. Some over ten pounds. Cut bait has been working the best for me, lately. The schools can be from ten to a fifty. Fishing reds on the flats can be a casters' dream. On the lower tides, they become very visible with their tails sticking up in the air. Fishing for tailing reds is great fun! The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcast days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, The water temperatures are starting to cool, making the snook more fussy. Free lining shiners, pinfish and large shrimp has been producing a few snook to 20lbs. Most of the snook are starting to migrate back into the flats, canals and backcountry. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, Winter time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats and sand holes. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcast days, makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Tarpon, This has been one of the best tarpon seasons I can remember. The weather and the conditions were ideal. Most are currently heading back to their winter locations. Not to return until next spring. This years average was around 100lbs., with a few pushing 150lbs. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Cobia, Tripletail & Jacks: These three species can be encountered on many of my trips. When you run into these species they are worth throwing for! All are fantastic fighters and can be caught on the fly rod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ
http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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Capt. Pitz (Unregistered Guest)
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Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
Sept. 25th, 2004
A special thanks to all my valued customers, friends and family for all of your support and best wishes for us victims of hurricane Charlie, Francis and Jeanne. We are rebuilding and are here to stay. I personally received close to twenty five thousand in damages. I just wanted to say thanks for your thoughts. Please, book a fishing trip and support us.
Redfish, September and October is spawn season for redfish. They have been on fire during the good tides. Tides that have good current and high water. On those hot sunny days you'll find them under the mangroves at high tide. Some over ten pounds. Cut bait has been working the best for me, lately. The schools can be from ten to a fifty. Fishing reds on the flats can be a casters' dream. On the lower tides, they become very visible with their tails sticking up in the air. Fishing for tailing reds is great fun! The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcast days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Tarpon, This has been one of the best tarpon seasons I can remember. The weather and the conditions were ideal. There still around and can be caught well into Sept. I've been catching most on cut ladyfish, catfish, mackerel and mullet. A few have taken flies and live threadfins. Large bait pods are everywhere and the tarpon were feeding on them. The average was around 100lbs., with a few pushing 150lbs. since the hurricanes, I haven't seen many. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Snook, The water temperatures are very warm, producing a feeding frenzy for snook. Free lining shiners, pinfish and large shrimp has been producing snook to 20lbs. Most of the snook are finishing their spawn and starting to migrate back into the flats and backcountry. They will be feeding strong until the waters cool off. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, Fall time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats and sand holes. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcast days, makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Cobia, Tripletail & Jacks: These three species can be encountered on many of my trips. When you run into these species they are worth throwing for! All are fantastic fighters and can be caught on the fly rod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ
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Capt. Pitz (Unregistered Guest)
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Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
August 6th, 2004
Redfish, Have been on fire during the good tides. Tides that have good current and high water. On those hot sunny days you'll find them under the mangroves at high tide. Some over ten pounds. Cut bait has been working the best for me, lately. The schools can be from ten to a fifty. Fishing reds on the flats can be a casters' dream. On the lower tides, they become very visible with their tails sticking up in the air. Fishing for tailing reds is great fun! The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcast days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Tarpon, This has been one of the best tarpon seasons I can remember. The weather and the conditions were ideal. There still around and can be caught well into Sept. I've been catching most on cut ladyfish, catfish, mackerel and mullet. A few have taken flies and live threadfins. Large bait pods are everywhere and the tarpon are feeding on them. The average has been around 100lbs., with a few pushing 150lbs. If you haven't booked yet, it is time to do it! When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Snook, The water temperatures are very warm, producing a feeding frenzy for snook. Free lining shiners, pinfish and large shrimp has been producing snook to 20lbs. It's spawn time for snook, so there mainly near the passes and along the beaches. There are a few starting to come back to the bushes and the rest will follow soon.. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, Summer time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats and sand holes. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcast days, makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Cobia, Tripletail & Jacks: These three species can be encountered on many of my trips. When you run into these species they are worth throwing for! All are fantastic fighters and can be caught on the fly rod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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Capt. Pitz (Unregistered Guest)
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Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
Nov. 19th, 2003
Redfish, November is a great month for fishing redfish. Breeding schools of redfish are on the grass flats. The schools range from ten to a hundred. Fishing reds on the flats can be a casters' dream. On the lower tides, they become very visible with their tails sticking up in the air. Fishing for tailing reds is great fun! The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, The snook fishing has been good! The water temperature has been dropping, making the snook return to the flats and back country. I've been finding some very nice fish eager to eat the fly and artificials. A few in the 15lb to 20lb class. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, Winter time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcast days, makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Tarpon, Most of the tarpon have returned to their winter locations. It's time to lube and repair your equipment, so it's ready for there return next spring. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Cobia, Tripletail & Jacks: These three species can be encountered on many of my trips. When you run into these species they are worth throwing for! All are fantastic fighters and can be caught on the flyrod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ
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Capt. Pitz (Unregistered Guest)
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Fishing report from Capt. Pitz "Fishing Southwest Florida"
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
Oct. 6th, 2003
Redfish, Oct. & Nov. are great months for fishing redfish. Breeding schools of redfish start gathering on the grass flats. The schools range from ten to a hundred. Fishing schooling reds on the flats can be a casters' dream. On the lower tides, they become very visible with their tails sticking up in the air. Fishing for tailing reds is great fun! The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, The snook fishing has been good! They are returning to the flats and back country. I've been finding some very nice fish eager to eat the fly and artificials. A few in the 15lb to 20lb class. Some real monsters out there and when hooked you have your job cut out for you. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, Fall time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcast days, makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Tarpon, Most of the tarpon have returned to their winter locations. It's time to lube and repair your equipment, so it's ready for there return next spring. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Cobia, Tripletail & Jacks: These three species can be encountered on many of my trips. When you run into these species they are worth throwing for! All are fantastic fighters and can be caught on the flyrod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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Capt. Pitz (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 04, 2003 - 9:01 am: | |
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
Sept. 4th, 2003
Redfish, They are starting to school up on the grass flats. The schools range from ten to a hundred. Fishing schooling reds on the flats can be a casters' dream. On the lower tides, they become very visible with their tails sticking up in the air. Fishing for tailing reds is great fun! The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, The snook fishing has been good! They are returning to the flats and back country. I've been finding some very nice fish eager to eat the fly and artificials. A few in the 15lb to 20lb class. Some real monsters out there and when hooked you have your job cut out for you. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, Summer time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcast days, makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Tarpon, Some tarpon are still HERE! Most of them in the 60lb to 100lb range. I've been finding most of them near the large pods of threadfins. The tides are probably the most important factor now for tarpon. Drifting with live bait has been working the best for me. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Cobia, Tripletail & Jacks: These three species can be encountered on many of my trips. When you run into these species they are worth throwing for! All are fantastic fighters and can be caught on the flyrod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ
http://www.flyfishingswfl.com |
Capt. Pitz
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Subject: Fishing Report for SW Florida
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
May 17th, 2003
Tarpon, The time is HERE! I've been hooking up on a daily basis. Most of them in the 60lb to 100lb range. We've finding them from the beaches to the back country. Some more nice weather and I suspect we'll start seeing a lot more. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle. BOOK NOW!
Redfish, The weather has gotten to be more seasonal and the water temperature is in the 80's. The redfish have come back on the bite. I have done very well on some of the more extreme low tides for tailing redfish with the flyrods. Baitfishing has been been getting better every day. The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, The snook fishing has been excellent! I've been finding some very nice fish eager to eat the fly and artificials. A few in the 15lb to 20lb class. Some real monsters out there and when hooked you have your job cut out for you. One mistake and they win! Large hand picked shrimp and live bait sometimes will get the larger ones to take in the cuts, sand holes and under the mangroves. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, Summer time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcast days, makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Cobia, Tripletail & Jacks: These three species can be encountered on many of my trips. When you run into these species they are worth throwing for! All are fantastic fighters and can be caught on the flyrod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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Capt. Pitz
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Subject: Fishing Report for SW Florida
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
April 14th, 2003
Redfish, We had a little scare with some red tide in the past couple of weeks. It seems to have mostly cleared out at this time. No major damage to the game fish, but some dead bait, catfish and some trout mainly. The weather has gotten to be more seasonal and the water temperature is warming up. The redfish have come back on the bite. I have done very well on some of the more extreme low tides for tailing redfish with the flyrods. Baitfishing has been been getting better every day. The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, They also have started biting again. I've been finding some very nice fish eager to eat the fly and artificials. A few in the 15lb to 20lb class. I expect the next month or two to even get better, as the water warms up. Tides become very important this time of year. Some real monsters out there and when hooked you have your job cut out for you. One mistake and they win! Large hand picked shrimp and live bait sometimes will get the larger ones to take in the cuts, sand holes and under the mangroves. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, Spring time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcast days, makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Tarpon, The time is HERE! I'm starting to see some small groups showing up. Some more nice weather and I suspect we'll start seeing a lot more. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle. BOOK NOW! My books fill up fast for May and June tarpon fishing.
Cobia, Tripletail & Jacks: These three species can be encountered on many of my trips. When you run into these species they are worth throwing for! All are fantastic fighters and can be caught on the flyrod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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Capt. Pitz
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Subject: Southwest Florida Fishing Report
From Capt. Terry Pitz "Fishing Southwest Florida"
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
Dec. 16th, 2002
Redfish, The weather the last couple of weeks has given us cold front after cold front. The water temperature has dropped into the low 60's. We have done very well on some of the more extreme low tides for tailing redfish with the flyrods. Baitfishing has been hit or miss, with all of the cold fronts they seem to have aquired a case of the dreaded disease, LOCK JAW. The weather forecast this week is calling for a high pressure to hold for awhile, which should take care of the lock jaw problem. They still have to feed! The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, The weather has hampered the bite for snook also. Stable weather conditions should put them back on the feed. The snook are now in their winter patterns and locations. The back country, rivers, creeks and canals are the areas you should be fishing for snook. I fish them where there is good current. Sometimes they lay at the top end of the hole and somtimes at the bottom end of the hole. So fish both ends of an area with good current. Tides become very important this time of year. Some real monsters out there and when hooked you have your job cut out for you. One mistake and they win! Large hand picked shrimp and live bait sometimes will get the larger ones to take in the cuts, sand holes and under the mangroves. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, winter time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcasted days makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Tarpon, Unless your willing to fish the canals and maybe the Everglades, they pretty much have left this area. Occassionaly, I'll run into some juveniles deep in the back country. This last month produced a lot of small tarpon for me on the fly. I found them in the back country creeks and canals. Throwing a glass minnow fly on the out going tides produced several ten to twenty pounders on my eight and ten weight flyrod. A lot of fun and a real challenge in those tightly enclosed areas. Overall this tarpon season is over and nothing but time is left to lube, repair and replace the tools of your trade, so your ready to do battle when they return this spring. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Cobia, Tripletail & Jacks: These three species have been a part of my daily trip lately. Cooler weather has put some tripletail and cobia on some bouys and markers. Large jacks to 15 lbs. have been feeding on schooled up bait. All are fantastic fighters and can be caught on the flyrod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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Capt. Pitz
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Subject: Updated Fishing Report
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
Nov. 16th, 2002
Redfish, The reds are schooling up on and near the grass flats. This is the time of year for the big ones! The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, Are on the move to their winter locations. The back country, rivers, creeks and canals should start seeing some nice snook. I fish them where there is good current. Sometimes they lay at the top end of the hole and somtimes at the bottom end of the hole. So fish both ends of an area with good current. Tides become very important this time of year. Some real monsters out there and when hooked you have your job cut out for you. One mistake and they win! Large hand picked shrimp and white bait sometimes will get the larger ones to take in the cuts, sand holes and under the mangroves. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, fall time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcasted days makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Tarpon, Unless your willing to fish the canals and maybe the Everglades, they pretty much have left this area. Occassionaly, I'll run into some juveniles deep in the back country. This last month produced a lot of small tarpon for me on the fly. I found them in the back country creeks and canals. Throwing a glass minnow fly on the out going tides produced several.ten to twenty pounders on my eight and ten weight flyrod. A lot of fun and a real challenge in those tightly enclosed areas. Overall this tarpon season is over and nothing but time is left to lube, repair and replace the tools of your trade, so your ready to do battle when they return this spring. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Cobia, Tripletail & Jacks: These three species have been a part of my daily trip lately. Cooler weather has put some tripletail and cobia on some bouys and markers. Large jacks to 15 lbs. have been feeding on schooled up bait. All are fantastic fighters and can be caught on the flyrod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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Capt. Pitz
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 17, 2002 - 12:43 pm: | |
Subject: Pine Island Sound Fishing report
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
Oct. 17th, 2002
Redfish, The reds are schooling up on and near the grass flats. The water clarity has cleared and made sight casting a part of the daily trip. Some cooler temperatures and lower tides in the next few months, should make fishing for the abundance of redfish very good. This is the time of year for the big ones! The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, This year is the best year I've seen for snook. Good numbers and a lot of large ones. The past few weeks were a hit and miss for me.Some days doing very well and on others just couldn't get them to eat.Tides become very important this time of year. Some real monsters out there and when hooked you have your job cut out for you. One mistake and they win! The big ones will give you a run for your money and make you want to go to battle again with them. Large hand picked shrimp and white bait sometimes will get the larger ones to take in the passes, sand holes and under the mangroves. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, early fall time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcasted days makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Tarpon, This last month produced a lot of small tarpon for me on the fly. I found them in the back country creeks and canals. Throwing a glass minnow fly on the out going tides. Ten to twenty pounders on my eight and ten weight rods. A lot of fun and a real challenge in those tightly enclosed areas. Overall this tarpon season was tough, with all of the wind in the beginning of the summer and an abundance of fresh water run off from the mainland. When the conditions were good, I did great! But , we didn't have a lot of perfect days which we normally get. Live bait and flies working the best for me. Threadfins and greenbacks mainly the bait of choice. Throw your bait about ten feet infront of the rolling tarpon, let your line tighten and hammer him home! I see alot of people try and set the hook to early, be patient and make sure your poon has really eaten your bait. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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Captain Allan Beraquit
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Subject: SW Florida Fishing
Southwest Florida Fishing Report
September 29, 2002
This past week has certainly had it’s ups & downs. “Isadore” traveled through our coast and brought with her, wind, rain and more wind. The conditions made fishing difficult and uncomfortable, many of my scheduled trips were canceled and/or rescheduled. The days I was able to get out provided for fair to good fishing.
This week’s low salinity level and dirty water drove most of the bait to cleaner, more distant waters. Toward the end of the week, and certainly through the weekend, bait was again located in the usually areas. The Harbor held pods of threadfins in the 4-7 inch range. The bars that line Bokeelia and Jug Creek, as well as Sandy Fly Key and the Trestles all held bait once again.
With bait, came the fish. Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, Bluefish and Jacks were terrorizing most threadfin pods in open water. Silver Crocodile Spoons, Gold Johnson Sprite Minnows and Storm Chug Bugs all drew attention. While the fish were not as glamorous as Tarpon & Snook, the feeding frenzy found within most bait pods proved to be fast, furious and very exciting. Fish on every cast until your arms fell off were the case. The Macks averaged 12 – 20”, the Jacks & Bluefish ran on the small side, and the Ladyfish were from 12” up to 24”. When working the pods, keep an open eye for Cobia or Tarpon. We saw one nice Cobia this weekend but could not make the connection. With that said, ALWAYS keep a 12 or 15lb spinning rod with a #50 or #60 mono leader tied to a Jig or awaiting threadfin ready at all times.
Moving into the shallows, Redfish schools were still working the bars. In addition, we found quality Redfish working the points of Mangrove Islands adjacent to deeper water in Gasparilla Preserve, as well as inside the bar between Burnt Store and Two Pines. The usual Gold Spoon made a connection every time.
The Snook bite was on and off in the preserve, however, quality numbers were caught working the canal systems of Pirate Harbor, Charlotte Beach and PGI. Work the docks at high tide and focus on the drop-offs and sailboats during the low tide. ¼ Chartreuse jig head with your favorite 4 – 6” grub or jerk bait will do the trick, and of course, live bait will get them every time.
In between the Snook we also found some Jack Crevalle and Juvenile Tarpon to fill the Snook voids. In addition, we found Pompano toward the south end of Bull Bay.
This week will be a windy week with yet another system rolling in. Get your fishing in very early in the week, as Hurricane Lili is moving up through the western gulf bringing with her more windy days and dirty water. Please visit our site for fishing reports for the remainder of Florida.
Until next time, tight lines.
Capt. Allan B. Beraquit
http://www.floridalighttacklecharters.com
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Capt. Pitz
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 20, 2002 - 1:50 pm: | |
Subject: Pine Island Sound Fishing Report
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
Sept. 19th, 2002
Redfish, The reds have started schooling up on and near the grass flats. A lot of rain and stormy weather, has made the water in some areas a bit off color. Some cooler temperatures and lower tides in the next few months, should make fishing for the abundance of redfish very good. Finding them is the key. The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, This year is the best year I've seen for snook. Good numbers and a lot of large ones. Some snook are still in the passes and beaches. Others have started migrating back to the flats and mangroves. The big ones will give you a run for your money. Large hand picked shrimp and white bait sometimes will get the larger ones to take in the passes, sand holes and under the mangroves. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, late summer time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcasted days makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Tarpon, I'm hoping for some late summer tarpon near the mouth of the rivers. I've seen a few but they appear not to be feeding. I think night fishing might be the ticket on these sparse tarpon. This tarpon season, fishing was tough, with all of the wind in the beginning of the summer and an abundance of fresh water run off from the mainland. When the conditions were good, I did great! But , we didn't have a lot of perfect days which we normally get. Live bait and flies have been working the best for me. Threadfins and greenbacks mainly the bait of choice. Throw your bait about ten feet infront of the rolling tarpon, let your line tighten and hammer him home! I see alot of people try and set the hook to early, be patient and make sure your poon has really eaten your bait. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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Capt. Pitz
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 17, 2002 - 8:16 pm: | |
Subject: Fishing report
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
August 18th, 2002
Redfish, It's getting to be that time of the year. Lower tides and changing weather conditions are bringing the redfish back into the spot light. I was out the other evening on a very low tide and seen at least one hundred reds tailing. For the next few months that should be the trend on the more extreme low tides. Finding them is the key. The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, This year is the best year I've seen for snook. Good numbers and a lot of large ones. Some snook are still in the passes and beaches. Others have started migrating back to the flats and mangroves. The big ones will give you a run for your money. Large hand picked shrimp and white bait sometimes will get the larger ones to take in the passes, sand holes and under the mangroves. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, late summer time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a try. A great top water feeder on overcasted days makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Tarpon, I'm hoping for some late summer tarpon near the mouth of the river. I've seen a few but they appear not to be feeding. I think night fishing might be the ticket on these sparse tarpon. This tarpon season, fishing was tough, with all of the wind in the beginning of the summer and an abundance of fresh water run off from the mainland. When the conditions were good, I did great! But , we didn't have a lot of perfect days which we normally get. Live bait and flies have been working the best for me. Threadfins and greenbacks mainly the bait of choice. Throw your bait about ten feet infront of the rolling tarpon, let your line tighten and hammer him home! I see alot of people try and set the hook to early, be patient and make sure your poon has really eaten your bait. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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Capt. pitz
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 1:56 pm: | |
Subject: Fishing Report
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
July 14th, 2002
Tarpon, we've been still catching some between the thunderstorms and the windy days.Currently, Pine Island Sound is full of tarpon. Live bait and flies have been working the best for me. Threadfins and greenbacks mainly the bait of choice. Throw your bait about ten feet infront of the rolling tarpon, let your line tighten and hammer him home! I see alot of people try and set the hook to early, be patient and make sure your poon has really eaten your bait.We've been doing good the last week or two. The beach tarpon has slowed a bit. Early morning and late evening has been the hot zone for me. As the winds die down, I'm sure we'll see better fishing. If your a seasoned tarpon fisherman or a beginner, now is the time to book to get a tarpon in this Tarpon season. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Redfish, Lots of rain has triggered the reds to feed. Finding them has been the key. They can be very picky so try a variety of baits, lures and flies.The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, This year is the best year I've seen for snook. Good numbers and a lot of large ones. Some snook are still in the passes and beaches. Others have started migrating back to the flats and mangroves. The big ones will give you a run for your money. Large hand picked shrimp and white bait sometimes will get the larger ones to take in the passes, sand holes and under the mangroves. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, summer time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the edges of the grass flats. A great top water feeder on overcasted days makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com |
Capt. Pitz
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Subject: Fishing Report
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
June 6th, 2002
Tarpon, May weather was not typical this year. To much wind! We did good when the winds layed down. Pine Island Sound is full of tarpon currently. We've been doing good the last week or two. The beach tarpon has slowed a bit. Early morning and late evening has been the hot zone for me. As the winds die down, I'm sure we'll see better fishing. If your a seasoned tarpon fisherman or a beginner, now is the time to book for this Tarpon season. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around 100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Redfish, The water is clear, the weather nice and the redfish are back into a feeding pattern. The water temperature back in the high 70's has brought back a lot of bait and some great opportunities for catching reds. The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs also. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, This year is the best year I've seen for snook. Good numbers and a lot of large ones. The pre spawn has started with the snook grouping up and finding their way to the passes and beaches. The big ones will give you a run for your money. Large hand picked shrimp and white bait sometimes will get the larger ones to take in the passes, sand holes and under the mangroves. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, summer time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water. A great top water feeder makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ
http://www.flyfishingswfl.com |
Capt. Terry Pitz
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 04, 2002 - 11:06 am: | |
Subject: updated fishing report for SW Florida
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
May 4th, 2002
Tarpon, They have ARRIVED! If the weather holds and conditions stay good, we should start seeing more in the coming weeks. I've been finding most of mine on the inside. Fishing them mainly for the time being, with live bait and flies. Early morning and late evening has been the hot zone for me. As the winds die down, I'll find myself chasing some beach tarpon also. So, it's time to lube, repair and clean that equipment up, so it's ready for battle. THERE BACK! If your a seasoned tarpon fisherman or a beginner, now is the time to book for this Tarpon season. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 180lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
Redfish, The water is clear, the weather nice and the redfish are back into a feeding pattern. The water temperature back in the high 70's has brought back a lot of bait and some great opportunities for catching reds. The trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs also. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, This year is the best year I've seen for snook. Good numbers and a lot of large ones. The pre spawn has started with the snook grouping up and finding their way to the passes and beaches. The big ones will give you a run for your money. Large hand picked shrimp and white bait sometimes will get the larger ones to take in the passes, sand holes and under the mangroves. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, summer time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water. A great top water feeder makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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Capt. Terry Pitz
Unregistered guest
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 31, 2002 - 12:11 pm: | |
Subject: Updated Fishing Report
Welcome to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
April 1st, 2002
Redfish, Spring is here! The water is clear, the weather nice and the redfish are back into a feeding pattern. The water temperature back in the 70's has brought back a lot of bait and some great opportunities for catching reds. The trick is being there when they are feeding. I've been finding a few tailing reds on the lower incoming tides. Try working the edges of the sand bars and oyster reefs also. The water clarity is clear again and sight casting is here to stay for the next few months. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Flyfish them against the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for some real excitement try top water on the overcasted days. Average size about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those TAILS!!!
Snook, with the water temperature in the 70's they've been biting also. Work the mangroves hard and hang on tight. The big ones will give you a run for your money. Large hand picked shrimp and white bait sometimes will get the larger ones to take in the sand holes and under the mangroves. Fishing them on the out going tide usually produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current. Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, spring time produces some large trout! Some very respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water. A great top water feeder makes for some sure fun. Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting fish.
Tarpon, I have seen a few early arrivals. If the weather holds and conditions stay good, we should start seeing more in the coming weeks. So, it's time to lube, repair and clean that equipment up, so it's ready for battle. I have great memories of that silver king screaming away from those reels and smiles on the boat. If your a seasoned tarpon fisherman or a beginner, now is the time to book for this Tarpon season. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificials and bait can hook these sought after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 180lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the fly rod or light tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT. TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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