Fishing Tips and Techniques
This section of the Florida Guides Association website is devoted to increasing our readers knowledge base for fishing. Whether you target snook, redfish, trout, tarpon or any other species - freshwater or salt - you will be able to pick up some useful techniques from our Florida Guides Association member guides who contribute to the knowledge base.
| 31 July 2011
As summer continues to bring the daily chance of afternoon rains and thunderstorms, fishing will take the usual second seat to the opening of lobster season. Expect lots of boats on the water each day as they head out in search of the spiny critters. Practice safe boating tactics and don’t be in a hurry to get out there. Those dog days of August will continue with hot weather, so take the normal precautions while on the water. Have a great August this year!
Trout fishing will continue to be the best bite around the river. Top water
lures early, followed by a DOA shrimp or CAL jerk bait will be productive on
the grass flats. Queen’s Cove, Bear Point and Harbor Branch will all be active
with trout. Fish shallow early and move to the edges of the flats as the sun
warms thing up each day. Look for sand holes on the grass flats. Trout love to
sit in them and wait for the tide to bring their food to them. This month will
provide great weather in the mornings for fishing the river.
Head out to the docks along the river for snook, snapper, sheepshead and
redfish. Some big fish will be hanging under the shady areas around many of the
docks along the river from Vero to Stuart. Fish your lures slowly. If you use
the tide in your favor, the lure will remain under the dock longer and give you
a better chance at hooking up. Snook will be active around the jetties, bridges
and docks of the river. Live baits, Terror Eyz and Bait Busters will all work
well for you. As the rainy season continues, try some of the spillways when the
water is actively running over them. A root beer Terror Eyz is a great lure
around those areas.
Bridge will hold some nice snapper during the month along with some sheephead
and black drum. The turning basin should become alive with glass minnows and a
variety of predators to feed on them. The edges of the channel will also be
holding lots of snapper around any of the structure or rocks. It’s a great time
of year!
Make it a point to keep hydrated and lathered up with sunscreen. Take those
precautions early so that the end of your day will be as enjoyable as the
beginning. Sunburn or sun poisoning isn’t any fun and can become dangerous to
your health. Drink plenty of water or Gatorade. Have fun in August and good
fishing!
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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