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September Reds On Lower Tampa Bay
2008-09-11 19:41:26
Tampa, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
Lower Tampa bay
Now is the time to look for large schools of reds showing up on the flats in Tampa Bay.Fly fishing the other day with Brent Jackson from Boise Id. with found a large school with 2000 fish just floating on top of the flat at hi tide.With the water temp still in high 80's the school slowly left the flat on the out going tide. Now is the time to catch em.
Fish Species: Reds
Bait Used: Sardine
Tackle Used: light spin
Method Used:
Water Depth: 2ft
Water Temperature: 86
Wind Direction: east
Wind Speed: 10-15
About The Author: Captain Dan Malzone
Company: Saltwater Outfitters Inc.
Area Reporting: Tampa,St. Petersberg, Clearwater, Bayport, Homosassa
Bio: DAN MALZONE : Started fly fishing in early 60’s in fresh water and moved to saltwater late 60’s. One of the front runners of fly fishing at Homossassa in 1975, where he learned the area from well known guide Capt. Gary Maconi and Norman Duncan ( Duncan Loop ). Three time winner of the MET fishing tournament fly division for mackerel, trout , mutton snapper. Two time IGFA world record holder for tarpon on fly(8 LB.and 12 LB.), also guided Dr. Clyde Balch to new IGFA world record for tarpon on fly (12 LB.) Guided wife to winning Hillsborough Tarpon Tournament for largest tarpon ladies division , overall tournament champion , most releases and combined weight champion and IGFA world record speckled trout on 6 LB. Tippet. Flies have been featured in the Orvis catalog , Tying Comtemporary Saltwater Flies by David Klausmeyer and Saltwater Fly Fishing from Maine to Texas by Don Phillips.Member of the IGFA, Florida Outdoor Writers Association, Florida Keys Guides Association, Miami Rod & Reel Club, CCA. Sponsored by Mercury Mariner Marine, Maverick Boats and is an Orvis endorsed guide for the west coast of Florida.
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