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Redfish and black drum everywhere!
2008-08-27 18:01:40
Mosquito Lagoon, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
Southern Mosquito Lagoon
Scouting for tomorrow's charter and this weekend's was the plan today. It did'nt take long to find some very happy reds and black drum schooled up all over a flat in Mosquito Lagoon. Literally, the drum were totally unspooked as I was soaking mullet chunks to the east of me with the Power - Pole down as they swam up within 10 yards of the back of my boat. Easily a school of over 100 - 150 nice size fish!
Toss them some cut blue crab or jumbo live shrimp and your pretty much gauranteed to hook up. When black drum get on our flats, they are alot less spooky than redfish, which see pressure from fisherman on a daily basis. Drum do not feel as much pressure.
The trout bite is still really good with pigfish with alot of undersize fish and several "keepers" in the mix.
Give me a ring or email me for some red hot flats fishing, and it's only going to get better with the fall mullet run near. (386)478-9555
Fish Species: black drum &redfish
Bait Used: cut ladyfish and mullet and chunck blue crab
Tackle Used
Method Used:
Water Depth: 2 feet
Water Temperature:
Wind Direction: southwest
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
386-478-9555
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