Fly fishing in November was an adventure with variable weather conditions everyday, cold fronts, north winds made up most days. Although weather conditions weren’t the best we did get out of the wind and into the backcountry when tides permitted and found outstanding sightfishing at the lower tides. Redfish and snook cruised the shallows lazily foraging for food. A well presented fly was almost certainly taken every time. Water temps were 62 to 69 and the bars were warm and comfortable for them. We watched 30 inch reds and 35inch snook languish in small depressions on the flats. There were many good days, out of the wind which aided in fly presentation.
Flies that were accepted readily were Al’s shrimp and small baitfish patterns in beige/white and white/olive. top water crease flies also caught fish if stripped slowly.
Spinfishing was also good using DOA shrimp in Gold color. Topwater contributed to some nice Redfish if the cast was made close to the Mangroves.
Weedless rigs and 5 inch jerk baits skipped under the mangroves also produced some nice reds. With the shorter days I recommend half-day trips and concentrate on quality time on the water as to tides and wind conditions.
Beach fishing is good for Mackerel and Kings…both of which eat flies with a vengeance. Hopefully False Albacore will show up in December. They are a blast on an 8wt fly rod…!!!
Looking forward to December….. Never get tired of watching the Dolphin, Pelicans and Manatees, Sharks and other wildlife…. Nature is amazing!
Tight lines,
Capt. Al White
Chris with nice snook
Barry with nice redfish….Beige and white baitfish puglisi size 4