Snook
As long as I can remember, snook have been one of my favorite gamefish. Maybe it’s because I like hanging out in the places they live, in and around mangrove structure surrounded by waterbirds, oyster bars and backcountry creeks. Snook also like small baits and will definitely eat a fly. Most days, it’s typical to find them around glass minnows. Small baitfish and streamer patterns are my favorite. In particular, for me, Puglisi peanut butter and baitfish patterns have worked well. Also, a fly will land softer than a plastic or plug and can be an effective tool for working mangrove root structure because you can make make repeated delivery to a pocket or particular spot quick and accurately. A quick backcast and your in the spot you want.
Weedless and streamlined
Although I have an extensive fly collection, I really only throw just a few favorites. Whenever it’s applicable, anyone who has spent any time on my skiff knows how much I like the clouser. Here, It’s all about the drop and it’s very effective on many of my favorite...
From Summer calms to Fall fronts
For sure, it appears the breeze has started to pick up and the air and water temperature has definitely been cooler first thing in the morning. We've gone from slick calm humid mornings to beautiful cool mornings dealing with a bit of chop. As of today, we're...
Charlotte Harbor fishing report
Exploring two different habitats. As I've been using my summer offseason to do some exploring around the bays and sounds that make our fishery so special its been interesting comparing the distinct differences between the upper harbor and Pine Island Sound. Both areas...