Redfish
Within the bays and sounds that surround Charlotte harbor, redfish have evolved to become one of the most abundant gamefish on our flats. They grow relatively quick and after the first year they’re over a foot long. They’re primarily a bottom feeder and will readily eat a shrimp pattern but also seem to really like the Puglisi baitfish patterns as well. In addition to being abundant, they’re also a good year round bite. They tolerate the cold and tend to hang out under the mangroves during the heat of Summer. In October, spawning season, the big bull reds come in from offshore and school up on the flats making for some good fly fishing.
Spring Transition
Our transition from a winter to spring pattern is finally here. It was a long winter as what seemed like endless cold fronts kept pushing through the peninsula. As a result, with the end of the negative tides and water temperatures in the mid 70’s I’ve begun making my...
The last bit of winter
With the combination of cool water temperatures and a full moon, I continued working my winter pattern as March rolled around. The strong tide and mid morning incoming tide after a negative low set up well for a day on the mixed sand and grass of Pine Island Sound....
After the freeze
The prolonged cold snap that we just went through has been well documented. I was relieved to see that after all is said and done, Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound made it through with really no fish kills that I've noticed. In addition, everyone that I've...