Gil Coombes

This past week the majority of the charters have practiced catch and release with all species of fish.

The Snook action for us has been off the hook and it hasn't been at just first light or in the dark. On Weds. we caught and released 11 Snook before we had out first Trout to the boat. Most of the Snook were within the slot range however we did have one monster hooked up that broke off alongside the boat that would be estimated at well over 45". On Friday the Snook bite was less however one lucky client did manage to bring a 39" fish to the boat to be released.

The Trout action had also been unbeleivable for us this week as well. Double digit fish over 26" caught and released to breed and provide us with plenty of action in seasons to come. Release numbers for the week are well over 100 with the average trip producing 30-40 Trout.

Redfish have made their move once again and finding them is definitely an early morning venture. With a good run of Reds last week this week has been less than productive with only 1 fish to the boat. As cooler weather hopefully approaches they will once again go back to their normal patterns on the flats.

Mangrove Snapper have been an added bonus this week with some really nice fish taking the same plugs meant for Trout.

Fish Species: Trout, Snook, Redfish
Bait Used: Artificial
Tackle Used: Mirro Lure
Method Used: Spinning gear
Water Depth: 2-6'
Water Temperature:
Wind Direction: SE
Wind Speed:
Monster 33
Monster 33

Sept 1st can't come soon enough
Sept 1st can't come soon enough


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Gil Coombes

About The Author: Captain Gil Coombes

Company: Smokin Em Charters

Area Reporting: Ft. Pierce/Stuart/Miami/Key Biscayne

Bio: Capt. Gil has been fishing for over 20 years from the waters of Delaware to Florida. With a passion for the sport, not only has he strived to become one of the best Offshore Captains to fish the Treasure Coast area but also one of the top Inshore Captains. Running a 45' Trojan Custom Sportfishand 37' Luhrs Sportfish out of the Ft. Pierce are and a 20' Hewes Flats he continuously is placing fish on the docks. From Sailfish, Dolphin and Wahoo fishing Offshore to Snook, Tarpon and Redfish fishing the Inshore waters. Now with an added charter location in the Miami/Key Biscayne area fishing a 30' Ocean Runner CC is able to offer charters and his fishing knowledge in that area as well. No other charter service can provide the enthusiasm for the sport or knowledge like the crew of Smokin Em Charters.

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