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Black drum & reds on fire - once again today
2008-10-01 18:28:15
Mosquito Lagoon, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
Central / southern Mosquito Lagoon
The drum were present again this morning right at daybreak with two outstanding fisherman, Ron Phillips and his wife Betty from Orange City FL., putting 4 black drum in the boat within 45 minutes. Not to mention jacks, reds, and trout in on the action. We had a school of from what I could tell was easily over 200 fish plowing through the flat destroying every baitfish in their path. It looked as if these jacks were stretched over 200 yards long. Good size fish too.
The drum were an early morning bite, but I talked with a fellow fishing guide and he said they showed up again in "packs" of 50-70 fish after we got off the water this afternoon.
Here's some pics today and the bite should remain hot throughout the fall and winter months.
- Captain Jeff
Fish Species: black drum & redfish
Bait Used: live shrimp / cut mullet
Tackle Used: spin
Method Used: sight casting
Water Depth: 2 feet
Water Temperature:
Wind Direction: west
Wind Speed: 5 - 10 knots
About The Author: Captain Jeff Dorobiala
Company: Reel Shallow Charters
Area Reporting: Mosquito Lagoon
Bio: Growing up on the east coast of Florida I started fishing at a very early age mostly on the inshore waters of the Indian River Lagoon. Now with the experience of learning every corner of the back waters and fish behavior patterns, I am a full time fishing guide on the Mosquito Lagoon. Besides writing monthly fishing reports for my website, Coastal Angler Magazine, and various other organizations, I also enjoy working with and am on the pro staff for Rip Tide Lures, High Roller Lures, Berkley, Pure Fishing, Daiichi Hooks, and Costa Del Mar Sunglasses. Capt. Jeff Dorobiala
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