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oursoccercleats (Oursoccercleats)
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Capt. Keith Tomlinson (Bulldogfishin)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 6:01 am: | |
The winds have made it tough for anglers. We had small craft advisory's for most of last week. March often brings these breezy conditions, but with some creative planning it is still possible to bend a rod.
The many creeks, rivers, and back country bays hold a lot of fish this time of year, and are safe areas to get out of the wind. I launch my boat from a ramp close to a area I plan to fish to prevent navigating rough seas. Target the higher tides in these areas because more water usually means for areas to fish.
The red fish bite has been very productive, and I expect it to get even better as we move into April. The hot bait continues to be a large select shrimp tossed towards rocky mangrove shore line. I have had the best results when pinching the tip of the tail off and putting a 3/0 circle hook just above the removed tail. This technique puts some scent in the water and allows for better casting. Use a 20 - 30 LB leader with no weight and just wait for the reds to find the offering.
When fishing for red fish I set up just within casting distance and allow 30 - 40 minutes for results. Before I move to another spot, I slowly pass by that spot with my trolling motor to see if the reds are there but just not feeding. If they are there but not cooperating, I come back to the spot later on a different tide and game plan.
The winds should lay down for this weekend and we have some great afternoon tides. I expect Both sides of the higher tide to be very productive for both red fish and trout in 1 - 3 ft of water. Select shrimp are the best bait, but I always bring a few pin fish and cut mullet just in case they want something else.
Good luck out there and tight lines!
Capt. Keith Tomlinson
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Capt. Keith Tomlinson (Bulldogfishin)
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Post Number: 275
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The fishing on the flats and back country waters of Hernando Beach continues to be good. Anglers are finding a variety of species in 2 - 10 ft of water ready to eat. I often cover the baits and lures that produce, but in this article we will cover catching fish on the fly.
Our region has a number of areas that are perfect for fly fishing. Red fish on oyster bars, trout on a shallow flat, or mackerel and blue fish on marked rock piles are all great examples. Spring and summer brings fly fishermen to or area looking for tarpon, but this time of year can be very rewarding for anglers wanting to bend a fly rod.
I use a fast action 9wt TFO Lefty Kreh BVK signature fly rod. A quality 9wt rod like the TFO BVK is light enough to cast all day but heavy enough to handle a hard pulling red fish or mackerel. A good reel with a quality drag system is a must. I prefer a weight forward floating line by RIO over a Dacron backing.
Choosing the proper fly will catch more fish and make for easier casting. Clousers, Crazy Charlie's, poppers, or a small spoon fly are all great options. I prefer a smaller fly because they allow me to make longer cast. Don't worry about the smaller fly, because elephants eat peanuts! Be ready to try a variety of colors and alternate your stripping speeds until you find one that works.
TIP: If you are new to fly fishing and looking to buy a nice rod and reel then be sure to do your home work. A quality combo is not cheap so be ready to ask the right questions. Do the research needed to ensure you get a quality fly rod and reel that is right for you and will last for years to come. Remember that practice makes perfect, so get it right in the back yard so you can make that cast when it counts on the water!
Feel free to call with fly fishing questions, or to book a trip for your chance for a trophy fish on the fly!
Good luck out there and tight lines!
Capt. Keith Tomlinson
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Capt. Keith Tomlinson (Bulldogfishin)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 11:41 am: | |
The winds made it impossible to be on he water last week end. The brutal weather also stirred up the waters causing anglers to wait a few days for things to clear up. Once things settled down, it was Fall fishing at its best again.
The bigger trout continue to move into shallow water as the Gulf water temperature dips into the 70's. Target 2-4 ft of water on a good moving tide over grassy bottom with sand holes. If you locate an area with "kelp" grass, fish the entire area thoroughly because there is a good chance you will find trout. Top water plugs like a Spook or a Skitterwalk has been very effective in these areas. A 3" white Gulp shrimp on a 1/8 jig is another good tactic.
Big Shcools of red fish holding 100 plus fish have been spotted on recent trips but these fish spook easy and are hard to track. We take our shots at these fish with baits like Zoom Fluke jerk bait on a 3/0 circle hook but the best production has been with smaller schools of reds holding 10 - 15 fish near mangrove shoreline. Toss a piece of fresh cut mullet to these areas on that same 3/0 circle hook, and let them find it. A 25lb leader tied to a 3/0 circle hook is a very versatile rig. Anglers can hook a jerk bait through the nose to sight cast reds, or work it effectively through shallow water. OR they can take the jerk bait off and go with baits like cut mullet, shrimp, or a live pin fish.
We have some low tides in the middle of the day this weekend so plan you trips accordingly. I like to get into some of my favorite back country spots while the tide allows me to and fish through the low tide. The down fall to this is you can't leave until the tide comes back in, but the upside is that the fish are easy to spot and find,
Good luck out there and tight lines!
Capt. Keith Tomlinson
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Capt. Keith Tomlinson (Bulldogfishin)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 02, 2011 - 5:39 pm: | |
The back country bite has been very productive. I prefer to throw top-water early and move to a subsurface tactic as the sun gets high. I usually throw a white Skitter Walk but Dave at Precision Tackle gave me a lure to try that a few of his cutomers have had success with. It was the "One Knocker Spook" by Heddon and it put some quality Snook, reds, and trout in the boat on the first trip. It cast very well and has an impressive "walk the dog" action to it.
Look for red fish to start arriving in large schools over the next month. Some schools will hold a 100 plus reds. Most of these fish are big breeder fish over 30". These reds are not good for the cooler but they are a blast to catch. A good tactic for locating them is to get into an area on a falling tide and fish through the low tide. These large schools of reds are easy to spot in these shallow conditions. Quietly approach and cast a piece of cut mullet or a jerk bait and hold on. Try to cast to the edge of the school and catch the reds on the outside so they will not spook.
The rain and winds can make it tough at times but the silver lining is that it cools thing down and gives us a taste of some fall fishing which will be here soon!
Good luck out there and tight lines!
Capt. Keith Tomlinson
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Capt. Joel Gant (Fishdaddyjoel)
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Hot fishing can still be Hot
Fishing right now can still be good even in the hot weather. There are certain tactics to use, first think about going in the early mornings or in the evenings before sunset. The fish are a lot like us, when it gets hot they look for cooler areas to be more comfortable. Look in shaded areas like around mangrove trees or even bushes close to the shore, also run a little to deeper waters. The trout have seemed to be in the 10 ft waters off our coast right now, with them you can still pick up sharks, seabass, jacks, cobia and other more near shore species. All theses fish can be caught with live baits, cutbaits or artificial. The redfish will be schooling up real soon, look for them in and around the oyster beads and as always, look for the jumping mullets. When the mullet are happy, usually the redfish are too. The scallops are still thick off the whole Nature Coast, you can find them in the 6-10 waters. The best time to look for them is to schedule your trip an hour or so before the low tide. This will make the trip a lot more comfortable, you don’t have to dive down as far and fight the current. Look for the darker grass areas and they will be there. Good luck and good fishing !
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Hernando Beach
05 December 2008
In between cold fronts the water temperature has gone up to 67 degrees and the Grouper fishing is outstanding. With perfect water conditions come spectacular fishing trips. Many anglers this week enjoyed limits of Gag Grouper. Some fish were in excess of 15 pounds. A slow approach has been the trick to make the Grouper bite. Just leave the bait on the bottom and do not move it. Unbelievable, but true this really works. Best baits are still Northern Mackerel , Grunt heads, and chunks of Mullet.
Hernando Beach Fishing Forecast: Grouper season is at its peak. There is great fishing now!
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
15 Nov 2008
This week has been the easy Grouper fishing we have been waiting for. Lots of keeper size GAG Grouper in all depths of water. We prefer the shallow waters closer to home that provide us more fishing time and less fuel expense. Even if you are not a meat hunter you can enjoy the tough fight a big grouper dishes out. In the shallow depths a fight to the surface is expected with line ripping lunges towards the structure on the bottom. Pretty exciting stuff! Most GagZillas continue to break lines and leaders on the rocks below. This line busting experience is what makes most anglers want to go back out and try again.
Best baits are still Threadfin Herring , Grunt heads, and chunks of Boston Mackerel.
Hernando Beach Fishing Forecast: Grouper season is almost at its peak. There will be great fishing in the near future for lots of Gag Grouper in close.
Sea ya on the water, book a trip soon!
Capt Rick Rodriguez
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Capt Rick Rodriguez (Gulfgrouper)
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Capt. Rick Rodriguez
November 3, 2008
Hernando Beach - Saltwater Fishing Report
Charter Boat Gulf Grouper Fishing Report
Hernando Beach
3 Nov 2008
Like all previous reports I will explain to the fishing community; Grouper fishing is very good here in the Hernando Beach area. We are catching GAG Groupers, Red Groupers, Grunts, Mangrove Snapper, and Spanish Mackerel. The water temperature is a perfect 73 degrees, perfect for bigger Grouper. Dead Threadfin Herring are still the best bait even though other baits will work. The water clarity is improving so live bait will begin to work more often than not. Preferred method is dead bait, 4 foot long leaders, and please match the circle hook size in proportion to the size bait you are using.
Sea ya on the water,
Capt Rick Rodriguez
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Hernando Beach Fishing Forecast:
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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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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Nick Dyroff (Nickyd)
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I am renting a house in Indian Rocks August 16th-24th. Bringing my boat (not for offshore). Any suggestions for inshore fishing, certain inlets or hot spots? Should I bother bringing the fishing canoe for shallow water? I use it on the flats in mosquito lagoon. |
CaptainIDS (Captainids)
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Indainrocks fisher (Unregistered Guest)
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I have fished out at veterans reef 1. off of indian rocks beach/clearwater area. Nice keeper groupers in that area. |
chickdaddy23 (Unregistered Guest)
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I FISHED OUT IN THE TAMPA BAY INSIDE THE MANGROVES AT WEEDON ISLAND RIGHT OUTSIDE THE CHANNEL AND WE CAUGHT OVER THE LIMIT OF TROUT THE BIGGEST WAS ABOUT 22 INCHES THEY WERE TAKING LIVE SHRIMP AND THE NEW BAYSIDE SHRIMP |
brian (Bigballin3)
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I fished at madeira beach |
Brian Bourke (Brian_03)
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anyone fishing between clearwater and indian rocks? |
