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Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (6/28/2008)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The Banana River produced a variety of fish on Rip Tide plastic lures. Bluefish, Spotted Sea Trout and Jacks were all willing to bite.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The Banana River produced a variety of fish on Rip Tide plastic lures. Bluefish, Spotted Sea Trout and Jacks were all willing to bite.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (6/18/2008)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Sharks are a great fish to teach kids the techniques of fishing. When you take the kids fishing you need to be sure they catch something and sharks will fill the bill.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Sharks are a great fish to teach kids the techniques of fishing. When you take the kids fishing you need to be sure they catch something and sharks will fill the bill.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (6/04/2008)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The Banana River continues to produce numerous sea trout. They can be caught on a variety of plastic baits.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The Banana River continues to produce numerous sea trout. They can be caught on a variety of plastic baits.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (5/21/2008)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The trout bite remains active on the Banana River. Top waters early and plastics later in the day.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The trout bite remains active on the Banana River. Top waters early and plastics later in the day.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (5/03/2008)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The Trout bite has been good on the Bannana River despite windy conditions on most days.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The Trout bite has been good on the Bannana River despite windy conditions on most days.
Trout Bite Heats Up AsTemperature Heats Up (4/24/2008)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Warmer water tempertures have had a positive affect on the seatrout bite. Rip Tide plastics have been the bait of choice for Banana River Seatrout.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Warmer water tempertures have had a positive affect on the seatrout bite. Rip Tide plastics have been the bait of choice for Banana River Seatrout.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (4/09/2008)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The spring time bite seems to be heating up in the Banana River. A recent trip brought one lucky angler an East Coast Slam.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The spring time bite seems to be heating up in the Banana River. A recent trip brought one lucky angler an East Coast Slam.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (2/21/2008)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Kids can have a blast catching the underrated Jack Cravalle. It is probably more important that kids catch something, as opposed to what they catch.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Kids can have a blast catching the underrated Jack Cravalle. It is probably more important that kids catch something, as opposed to what they catch.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (1/14/2008)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Cold weather is on the way and a change in fishing tactics is in order.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Cold weather is on the way and a change in fishing tactics is in order.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (12/28/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] A cold front slowed down the fishing but not the fun of fishing. I had the special honor to take a soldier fishing. Read more below for the program that makes it possible.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] A cold front slowed down the fishing but not the fun of fishing. I had the special honor to take a soldier fishing. Read more below for the program that makes it possible.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (11/25/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] High Winds, Cool Temps, and Big Smiles were the issues of week on the Indian River. Fishing was tough and you had to work for everything you caught.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] High Winds, Cool Temps, and Big Smiles were the issues of week on the Indian River. Fishing was tough and you had to work for everything you caught.
Mullet Run Still Going in the Indian River (10/29/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Weather has kept the Indian River fishing slow. The mullet run is still going and if you work at it you can still catch some fish. Try the Rip Tide 3 inch Mullet and 5 inch Flats Chub on a 1/4 ounce Pro Jig Head.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Weather has kept the Indian River fishing slow. The mullet run is still going and if you work at it you can still catch some fish. Try the Rip Tide 3 inch Mullet and 5 inch Flats Chub on a 1/4 ounce Pro Jig Head.
Some wild fishing on a road trip to the everglades produced snook, tarpon, shark (10/17/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Some wild fishing on a road trip to the everglades produced snook, tarpon, sharks, and goliath grouper.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Some wild fishing on a road trip to the everglades produced snook, tarpon, sharks, and goliath grouper.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (10/03/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] This is the second of a two peice report on a road trip to Homosassa for the Florida Outdoor Writers Annual Meeting.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] This is the second of a two peice report on a road trip to Homosassa for the Florida Outdoor Writers Annual Meeting.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (9/19/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] You can probably tell from the title, this report is not about fishing Cocoa Beach and Merritt Island but about a recent road trip to Homosassa for the Florida Outdoor Writers Annual Convention. If you are like me you like to get away from home once in a while and fish some other areas. Homosassa provides the perfect spot to do so.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] You can probably tell from the title, this report is not about fishing Cocoa Beach and Merritt Island but about a recent road trip to Homosassa for the Florida Outdoor Writers Annual Convention. If you are like me you like to get away from home once in a while and fish some other areas. Homosassa provides the perfect spot to do so.
Cocao Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (9/09/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The Fall mullet run has started and fishing should pick up.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The Fall mullet run has started and fishing should pick up.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (8/21/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] I am beginning to feel like I'm on a roller coaster with the fishing. Good one day not the next. The ups and downs are most closely related to finding bait and the weather.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] I am beginning to feel like I'm on a roller coaster with the fishing. Good one day not the next. The ups and downs are most closely related to finding bait and the weather.
Kings on pogies (8/07/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Kings on pogies and a surprise cobia. The nearshore fishing has picked up at Cocoa Beach.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Kings on pogies and a surprise cobia. The nearshore fishing has picked up at Cocoa Beach.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (7/24/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Summer Patterns Definitely Continue. Rip Tide mullet working well on spotted sea trout
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Summer Patterns Definitely Continue. Rip Tide mullet working well on spotted sea trout
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (7/06/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Kings and Tarpon love pogies. A recent trip out of Canaveral produced one big tarpon and several kingfish.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Kings and Tarpon love pogies. A recent trip out of Canaveral produced one big tarpon and several kingfish.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (6/25/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Tarpon and Kingfish biting outside Port Canaveral
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Tarpon and Kingfish biting outside Port Canaveral
Tarpon on the Beach (6/11/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Finally, a chance to get on the beach. Low winds, light seas and plenty of bait was the recipe for some beach side action this week.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Finally, a chance to get on the beach. Low winds, light seas and plenty of bait was the recipe for some beach side action this week.
Indian River Lagoon (5/07/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Spring trout fishing is picking up on the Indian River Lagoon.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Spring trout fishing is picking up on the Indian River Lagoon.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (4/08/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The Banana and Indian River provide nine species of salt-water fish for a family from Georgia.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The Banana and Indian River provide nine species of salt-water fish for a family from Georgia.
Cocoa Beach Cobia Fishing In Spring (3/20/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Early Spring can be a good time for Cobia. Baits for the cobia include everything from live pinfish to eels. Typically I use a 3/8 to ½ oz. jig head in chartreuse. The ones with the plastic worm attached work well, or you can tip the jig with shrimp to add the sense of smell.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Early Spring can be a good time for Cobia. Baits for the cobia include everything from live pinfish to eels. Typically I use a 3/8 to ½ oz. jig head in chartreuse. The ones with the plastic worm attached work well, or you can tip the jig with shrimp to add the sense of smell.
Winter Time Duties (2/19/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] When its too cold to fish, there are other things you can do.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] When its too cold to fish, there are other things you can do.
Comfortable Fishing Conditions For Banana & Indian River Near Cocoa Beach (1/22/2007)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The recent warm weather has made for comfortable fishing conditions.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The recent warm weather has made for comfortable fishing conditions.
Winter Tactics (12/26/2006)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] When winter comes and water temperatures cool, you need to change your tactics. Cold fronts, wind, and the holidays have kept me off the water this week and now that time is available another cold front is invading the area. This one looks like it might produce some colder water temperatures.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] When winter comes and water temperatures cool, you need to change your tactics. Cold fronts, wind, and the holidays have kept me off the water this week and now that time is available another cold front is invading the area. This one looks like it might produce some colder water temperatures.
High Winds, Cold Fronts, and Fire Trucks (12/12/2006)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Cold fronts and high winds severly limit fishing. High winds and cold fronts have slowed the fishing in my area lately. One trip was cancelled and others probably should have been. Tomorrow, however, is another day and it seems like no one is more optimistic than an angler so we just keep going anyway.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Cold fronts and high winds severly limit fishing. High winds and cold fronts have slowed the fishing in my area lately. One trip was cancelled and others probably should have been. Tomorrow, however, is another day and it seems like no one is more optimistic than an angler so we just keep going anyway.
Dear Santa (11/27/2006)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] With the holiday season up on us it is time to think about that Christmas List. I narrowed mine down to only three items. Merry Christmas Everyone
[Cocoa Beach,FL] With the holiday season up on us it is time to think about that Christmas List. I narrowed mine down to only three items. Merry Christmas Everyone
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (11/20/2006)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The winter season turns my thoughts to Black Drum. They can be caught around brides and other heavy structure. My personal favorite bait is jumbo shrimp but they can also be caught on clams and blue crabs.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] The winter season turns my thoughts to Black Drum. They can be caught around brides and other heavy structure. My personal favorite bait is jumbo shrimp but they can also be caught on clams and blue crabs.
Banana River, Merrit Island Fishing Report (11/09/2006)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Cool weather may call for latter start. The morning temps were under 70 and the bite did not start the the temp rose above 70.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Cool weather may call for latter start. The morning temps were under 70 and the bite did not start the the temp rose above 70.
Everglades Excursion Fishing (10/17/2006)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] I travelled out of my region to fish the Everglades for the first time and ended up catching big snook on live mullet. The mullet themselves were a pound and a half!
[Cocoa Beach,FL] I travelled out of my region to fish the Everglades for the first time and ended up catching big snook on live mullet. The mullet themselves were a pound and a half!
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report (9/24/2006)
[Port Canaveral,FL] The mullet run has started and fishing should improve.
[Port Canaveral,FL] The mullet run has started and fishing should improve.
Key Lime Braggin' Time (9/11/2006)
[Florida Keys,FL] Nothing like catching your first of any fish. This past week it was a first bonefish and a first permit.
[Florida Keys,FL] Nothing like catching your first of any fish. This past week it was a first bonefish and a first permit.
Big Win for the Little Guy (8/12/2006)
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Summer months can provide big fish action for smaller boats.
[Cocoa Beach,FL] Summer months can provide big fish action for smaller boats.