Spotted Sea Trout
The Spotted Sea Trout is a very underrated gamefish. In many ways they are a family fish, the first fish of many beginning fly fishers. They do not demand great expertise or technical know-how. They school up in good numbers and can be very accommodating. They hit hard and as they like cooler water temperatures are one of my favorite winter species. The larger bull trout are loners and are as fun to target as any inshore species.
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...
The Clousers of winter
As December winds down it looks like we’re getting ready for our next good cold front. One things for sure; the snook aren’t going to be happy. This is the time of year I like targeting the fish of winter, our spotted sea trout. They’re cooperative and they really do...