June 19, 2011
Inshore:
As summer sets in on the Treasure Coast, the winds are dying off and we can expect warm weather the rest of summer. You can count on the chance for afternoon thunderstorms each day, so plan your adventures to take than into account. The earlier you can get out on the water....the better! Have fun the rest of the month and get in some good fishing time. It's a great time of year.
We had good luck this week in spite of some windy days out there. Finding redfish and trout willing to bite along with some sheephead and snapper to provide us with some good action. Joe and Marilyn joined me on what ended up a very windy day. Joe landed five out of six redfish from under the docks to the south of Fort Pierce, while Marilyn caught a number of sheephead and snapper in the same area. The winds picked up soon after and drove us to more sheltered areas for the rest of the morning. We had a good day on the water!
Trout fishing remains good using DOA shrimp, CAL jerk baits or live pigfish. Most flats continue to hold trout in two to five feet of water. Look for bait schools for the best productivity on the flats. Redfish are also feeding on the flats or under the docks. Joe found a spot under one docks that produced all of his redfish. Had the winds cooperated a little longer we would certainly fished the docks most of the morning. Getting out before sunrise can give you an excellent opportunity this week to use top water lures. We have entered that phase of summer weather where it will be flat calm most mornings. It's always inspiring to watch that sun peek over the horizon.
Lots of sheephead and snapper around structure right now. The mangrove snapper have been good table size lately. Live shrimp is hard to beat for these fish. The weather has calmed down this week, so plan a trip on the river soon! Drink plenty of liquids out there. Keeping hydrated is very important this time of year.
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
http://www.fishtalescharter.com
email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
