Early January 2021 observations

Early January 2021 observations

Although the last couple days have been warm, there are some cool temperatures on the horizon next week. Last week, cool water temperatures in the 50’s left our redfish a bit lethargic as many could be seen lying in the sun way off the shoreline trying to warm...
Move like a heron

Move like a heron

Last week, while spending a few days fishing for redfish in a smaller bay within Tampa bay it became quite clear just how sensitive or aware the fish were to the movement of anything that moved too quickly above the water such as a rod during something as simple as a...
The intermediate sink tip

The intermediate sink tip

With the exception of low light conditions, it’s typical to rig a conventional spinning rod with a weighted jig head. Whether soft plastic or feathered, they’re very popular as well as practical because for the most part fish feed beneath more than on the surface. ...
Redfish and the shrimp fly

Redfish and the shrimp fly

This time of year, we focus on mainly redfish and spotted sea trout. Truth is, our snook are truly a subtropical species and do not like cold weather. In fact, if the water temperature gets down in the 60’s they struggle. So, we try and leave them alone....