Spring Fling In Tampa Bay

Well guys and gals the spring fling has finally arrived. Water temps are back up in the mid 70s and the snook and red fish bite is really picking up! Look for snook in the creek mouths and cuts close to the flats. They are leaving their winter haunts to fatten up on sardines and prepare for their summer time spawn. Believe me when I say the bite will soon be off the chain! April and May have always been my favorite months to catch quality size snook. Breeder size she pigs stack up in the deep water troughs adjacent to the flats. These big girls are generaly hungrier than a starved greyhound with two tape worms and ready to get their feed on! Find your fish, some moving water , chum it up with live sardines and let the party begin! The redfish are on the flats. There have been big size schools on the St. Pete side of the Sky Way(around the keys). This area gets alot of fishing pressure and the fish are often spooky. They are best fished during the week when they aren't worked so hard. Try using Gulp shrimp or fresh cut bait and let the fish come to you. Till next time have a safe and quality day on the water. Capt. Sean