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South Shore Report
2007-09-30 15:41:01
Tampa, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
South Shore
The reds have been feeding all week and on the full moon tides the bite has been fantastic! The reds are hammering anything that moves, arti's, mainly gulps are producing some overslots, and live green backs have been top producers of many sizes. With all the recent rain the bait seemed to move a little south but is still around in huge numbers. Snook are also on the prowel around the sand bars with good flow, Danny (tarpond)hooked a real pig in the xtreme Saturday estmated at probably 35 to 40 inches. The fish was sitting in about 16 to 18 inches of water, in the grass we never saw him until he came out to eat!
Fish Species: Snook and reds
Bait Used: Gulp! and Green backs
Tackle Used KARMA Rods and Shimanoreels
Method Used: Puffing the Gulp! off the bottom
Water Depth: 1 to 6 feet
Water Temperature: 83
Wind Direction: N E
Wind Speed: 15 to 20
Craig Cant with a nice slot red
Kimme and her first ever snook
About The Author: Captain Tim Whitfield
Company: Swift Fish Charters
Area Reporting: Tarpon Springs , Tampa Bay
Bio: Captain’s bio: Capt. Tim was born in Tampa, Florida. He is a third generation Floridian. Fishing has been a way of life for Tim and his family. As a kid Tim fished with his Dad and Uncles for largemouth bass, catching his first trophy fish at the age of 12. Tim’s Dad and Uncles taught him the basics of tying knots, how to use artificial lures, and how to care for the environment, Tim’s great uncle Wayne “Boots” Harrison was a tarpon guide in the 1950’s in Boca Grande. Tim’s son Jake is well on his way to becoming a great fisherman, catching many trophy snook and a 70lb cobia at the age of 10, Jake mates for his dad when school is out and he is not skim boarding or playing football. Tim is licensed (by U.S.C.G.) and certified in C.P.R. and first aid. Currently Tim is sponsored by KARMA rods, and is on the guide programs of pure fishing (Berkley), Power Source Marine, Power Pole and Mercury. Tim, also frequently writes articles for onshore offshore magazine, and the Zephyrhills News. Fishing the waters of Anclote key, Tampa Bay, and Boca Grande. Kids,and multi boat trips are always welcome and trips can be customized to fit any need.
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