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2009-01-04 11:48:43
Stuart, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
Six Mile Reef
This report begins at dawn on a Florida winter day for Florida residence and summertime weather for the Northern peolpe.We head out the St. Lucie Inlet due east approximately 4.5-5.5 miles out.
Once arrived at the fishing gorunds we drift north east using light tackle with sardines and small blue runners as the bait of choice.The bite started off slow with an occasional cut off or missed opportunity.But within the first hour it was every man for himself with Penn 7500 reels screaming all at the same time!
By the end of the run we boated four king mackeral up to twenty pounds. After re-rigging the lines and setting up for another drift we managed to land a few Black tip reef sharks.I decided to move after boating four sharks figuring that would probably keep the other hungry fish away!
Looking for a little change of pace I decided to start drifting the inside reef for some Cocktail Blues. After boating our bag limit of Bluefish we headed in for a fresh fish dinner that evening.That's my report for now! I am Capt. Sal from St. Lucie Sportfishing Charters. Visit our website at www.profishingcharters.com.and make a reservation.Fish hard & boat safe!
Fish Species: Kings & Bluefish
Bait Used: Sardines
Tackle Used Light Spinner 15lb test
Method Used: Drift
Water Depth: 73
Water Temperature: 72
Wind Direction: NW
Wind Speed: 8
About The Author: Captain Sal Mattino
Company: St. Lucie Sportfishing Charters
Area Reporting: Ocean & River from Fort Pierce to Stuart ,Florida
Bio: Retired from Firefighting & Law Enforcement Service. Fishing this area for 17 years. U.S. Coast Guard Captains License Qualified to operate vessels up to 100 tons. I carry a maximum of 6 passengers. I am a member of the American Professional Captains Association. I am a certified Captain for the International Game & Fish Association. I have received additional training in First Responder First Aid applications.
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