REDFISH
My
favorite fish to catch. Known for pure strength, you'll
be amazed by their 'smokin' drag buzzin runs. Reds
can be caught in the shallow flats using live and
artificial baits. My favorite is the top water 'dog
walkin' plug. Live bait is fun and deadly using white
baits and shrimp. The red populations are coming back
to Florida waters due to new conservation rules over
the last few years. Conservation of reds is extremely
important and I encourage guest to release most of
their redfish catch.
SNOOK
The
popular inland sportfish that everyone loves to catch.
Known for their spectacular top water hits and drag
burning runs. Snook are caught in our waters year
round, however the best times are the summer months,
when they can be found seemingly everywhere - under
bridges, docks, on the flats, and around mangrove
islands.
TROUT
The
Spotted sea trout is the most common fish in the area.
Although they are not the most aggressive fighter,
they are among the most aggressive eaters and are
know for tremendous top water strikes. Trout fishing
is good year round but fall and winter months are
best for larger fish.
GOLIATH
GROUPER (Jewfish)
A
recent favorite fish of mine is the Goliath Grouper.
We've caught them up to 300 pounds fishing with some
very heavy tackle. When you need a real work out and
want a nice picture with a fish that weighs more than
you, this is the one. Goliath Grouper can be caught
when the waters warm up from May to November. During
this 4-5 hr trip we'll take the time to catch some
bait. (catfish, stingrays, jacks, as long as it's
big bait) Claiming the biggest bait generally catches
the biggest fish.