Snook
As long as I can remember, snook have been one of my favorite gamefish. Maybe it’s because I like hanging out in the places they live, in and around mangrove structure surrounded by waterbirds, oyster bars and backcountry creeks. Snook also like small baits and will definitely eat a fly. Most days, it’s typical to find them around glass minnows. Small baitfish and streamer patterns are my favorite. In particular, for me, Puglisi peanut butter and baitfish patterns have worked well. Also, a fly will land softer than a plastic or plug and can be an effective tool for working mangrove root structure because you can make make repeated delivery to a pocket or particular spot quick and accurately. A quick backcast and your in the spot you want.
A few observations while working winter’s low tides
We’ve sure been having some low tides this past month. It can be intimidating what many refer to as puddle jumping but can also provide some good fishing as fish get locked up or stuck in the deeper depressions on the flats waiting on water to rise. Basically, when...
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. ...
Winter snook fishing
Summer is prime time for snook. They’re like me, they like it when it’s 96 in the shade. They can be fished for in the winter, we just have to treat them with a little more respect. First and foremost, it is important to handle them with care. They like water...