Orlando area fishing report 3/5/11

The Report from Spotted Tail 3/5/11

I can die in peace, as I've hit the big time. See this link- http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/03/03/2094590/catching-redfish-and-history.html

Yes, we did some fishing this week.

On Sunday fly fisher Kevin Ferrell joined me on Spotted Tail. We launched at River Breeze. It was cool and a tad breezy but a lovely day. We saw quite a few fish. Kevin had plenty of shots. He scored a couple times, with a handsome seven pound red that ate a Mosquito Lagoon Special and a nice trout. Kevin wrote, "It was real good fishing with you. Thanks for putting me on so many fish." Thank you for fishing with me, Kevin!

The following day Lane Thurgood, another fly fisher, joined me. Lane also sent me an email the next day, to wit- "I cannot thank you enough for yesterday. I had one of the best days of my life and I enjoyed every minute." I don't know how many reds he got but it was a lot. He also got two trout and a flounder. Just one of those spectacular days. Thank you for fishing with me, Lane! And thanks to the Urban Angler for the referral!

You may have heard about the big fire just west of I-95 in the Scottsmoor/Mims area. Yeah. It's a BIG fire.

Thursday I had a kayak trip with Paul Hynes, a local guy from Lake Mary. 5t was breezy and overcast a good part of the morning. We finally found some fish and Paul had just hooked one when a Gordon skiff roared up. The guide dropped the power pole, and the "anglers" started casting shrimp right where we were fishing. The noise they made pushed the fish away and then they started poling after them. It was as unprofessional a display by a fishing guide as I've ever seen. If that's how he has to find fish I certainly wouldn't want to fish with him. What a jerk.

Anyway, Paul lost that redfish, but got three nice trout, all on a DOA CAL shad. Except for the Gordon moron it was quite a lovely outing.

Yesterday was the MINWR Show and Tell. Ten souls showed up and we spent the day together exploring the wildlife refuge and talking about fishing. It was fun and educational for all concerned.

Embrace simplicity.

Life is great and I love my work!

Life is short- go fishing!

John Kumiski

http://www.spottedtail.com/

All content in this blog, including writing and photos, copyright John Kumiski 2011. All rights are reserved.

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About The Author: Captain John Kumiski

Company: Spotted Tail Fishing Charters

Area Reporting: East Central Florida

Bio: Fishing is in my blood. Blame it on my father. I've been tying flies since I was a child and have caught fish in 14 states and 10 countries. My life list on fly currently contains 59 species, and I continue to work on it. I specialize in sight fishing with fly and light tackle for any fish that will take a bait, lure, or fly. I teach fishing classes at Brevard Community College, and am the instructor at the Andy Thornall Fly Fishing for Redfish School. The FFF has certified me as a Fly Casting Instructor. I am proud to be a member of the Coastal Conservation Association, the Federation of Fly Fishers, the Indian River Guides Association, the Florida Outdoor Writers Association, and the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association. I have been a three term president of the Indian River Guides Association, a two term president of the Backcountry Fly Fishing Association, and a two term vice president of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association. I organize an annual fishing day for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida. I have been selected as a Top Rated Guide. Nine boats of various types call my yard home. I am always ready to talk fishing and can be reached via my website, www.spottedtail.com.

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