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Fishing Is On Fire Off Clearwater Beaches
2009-09-04 12:46:30
Clearwater, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
Clearwater Harbor and Beaches
Fishing has been awesome lately. There has been plenty of Mangrove
Snapper from 2 to 4 Lbs. on the reefs and off our beaches. Catching the limit
of these tasty fish has been fairly easy. Also, Grey Snapper, Cobia,
and Spanish Mackerel have been all over these areas.
Flounder fishing has been some of the best I've seen in 15
years. We have been averaging fish from 14" to 26", and catching
from 3 to 15 of these flat fish.
Redfishing is starting to pick up as we move through September.
October will really pick up, with the Reds getting into bigger schools.
Snook season is now open. They have finished spawning, and should
be more apt to feed. They are still on the beaches, but most fish have
moved to the passes. Outgoing tide at dusk and into dark has been prime time.
Bait of choice is pinfish, pigfish, and shad.
The Tarpon are still around, but it is a challenge to get them to eat off the beaches.
Tampa Bay is producing fish from 60 to 120 Lbs.
Shark fishing is still great. If you want a shot at these bad boys, there is still plenty of time.
Fish Species: Redfish, Trout, Snook, flounder
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About The Author: Captain Craig Lahr
Company: skinnywatercharters
Area Reporting: westcenteral beachs clearwater st joseph soud
Bio: As with most diehard fisherman I started at an early age. Growing up on the Indian Rocks Pier I learned quickly that the "Oldtimers" were vast with knowledge. They took me under their wings and shared that much needed knowledge. In 1985 Hurricane Elena took away my favorite fishing pier and with it the informal educational sessions I so enjoyed. I moved to later work as a mate on a commercial fishing vessel. In my spare time I fished off piers and the flats.
Then I met an excellent local fisherman by the name of Kenny Krohl who introduced me to "Light Tackle Sport Fishing". I learned the finer points of fly fishing and light tackle. Kenny holds several IGFA World Records on a fly rod and light gear. I have made the backwater estuaries my second home.
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