We have been experiencing heavy winds during the day with wind gusts up to 30 mph but finding refuge around some of the abundant mangrove keys. Fishing 2-3 feet of water with baitfish patterns , kwans and Crease flies has been the answer .
We are getting some nice catches of Redfish, Snook and Seatrout with Jack Crevalle randomly showing up. as well as Ladyfish, Puffers and small Barracudas.
There are Tarpon here and have thrown flies at them which yielded a couple of spectacular jumps before breaking off… We found some tarpon yesterday on the beach staking out and playing the waiting game but only a few fish showed, and no shots. There are Tarpon in the passes at present but main migration hasn’t arrived yet, although there are tarpon showing around Sanibel Island as they make the journey north towards Boca Grande and beyond.
Good fishing in the backcountry with some really nice catches of reds and snook have made fighting the wind worth the effort to get there. Daytime temperatures are 75-80 degrees and water temp is 72 degrees at present.
Daily winds are normal and from any direction everyday….
Water clarity is good in the gulf and clear in the backcountry. Where we fish at present is dictated by where the wind will let us go, high winds blow water out of the backcountry, so discretion and knowledge are your best friends.
All in all, very pleasant conditions daily and good fishing…
Hope to see you soon,
Capt. Al
