After a few hurricanes and tropical storms and a little red tide, fishing has basically returned to normal. The water temperature has dropped to 75-77 degrees and fish have responded accordingly.
Backcountry fly fishing is rated good at present with some superb catches of Snook, Redfish and Seatrout with some Jacks, Ladyfish and Mackerel also making an appearance. Weather has stabilized with light morning winds from the East making sight fishing excellent. Fly patterns are size one mullet streamers, crease flies and Rubber legged redfish patterns in brown and black.
Spin fishing has produced well using artificials. Topwater has been exciting, never knowing what is waking behind a “Walk the dog” Presentation. Jigging with paddle tails and twitch baits have also tendered good results.
The prospects for future trips is rated excellent as fish seem to have returned from the turbulence of wind and high water temps, and have settled into their old patterns.
Let’s go fishing!
Stay well,
Capt. Al
