Gary Clark

Fishing report for the week ending 2/13/2011

Even though our water and air temperatures have been bouncing up and down we are in a good trend that appears to be a break in the coldfront pattern. Sea Trout fishing has remained good even on the cooler days. Cooler water and lower tides means find the potholes that have been holding fish in weeks that they were in on the last cold spell.

We are in a pattern of a week of marginal weather followed by warm days that are about normal for this time of year. When the air temperatures warm up the fish start moving around in search of food, but you can count on finding them in the deeper holes when it cools down.

Best bets are a white redfish magic on a jig head presented slowly near the bottom, also a white pompano jig either casted and retreved slowly or whith a tip of shrimp under a popping cork. Don"t forget about the old reliable live shrimp under a popping cork.

We have also had countless ladyfish that make good filler for cooler mornings. There was a bit of a slowdown on redfish but with higher tides and warmer conditions they will be back. I am also seeing winter critters like whiteing and silver trout with a few flounder in the mix.

The upcomming week looks great air mis 70"s to 80 and riseing water temps. Get out and fish! I still have a couple of openings.

Remember Tarpon season is just around the corner and dates are filling quickly, reserve your trips NOW!

For charter information or to reserve a trip contact

Capt. Gary Clark

Ultimate Charters

Ph. 239-542-9315

E-mail fish@ultimatecharters.com

www.ultimatecharters.com or

Saturdays 7-9am on ESPN"s reeltalk radio am 770

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Gary Clark

About The Author: Captain Gary Clark

Company: Ultimate Charters

Area Reporting: Sanibel-Captiva-Pine Island

Bio: I am a second generation Florida native fisherman with 45yrs of boating experience.Full time guide for 18 yrs. 7 yrs. instructor/guide at the Ultimate Backwater Fishing School on Pine Island. We offer light tackle and fly fishing for Sanibel-Captiva and Pine Island.

I am a Pro-Staff guide for Ranger Boats,Raymarine,G-Loomis,Power Pole,Owner Hooks,Power Pro Line,Patagonia,Minn Kota,Berkly and Gray Taxidermy. All equipment used is the finest available, G-loomis rods and Shimano reels. We also offer shelling and sightseeing trips.

239-542-9315
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