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     If we are lucky, then spring is finally here and the weather will finally start to stabilize.  Calmer winds, higher water levels and warmer temperatures should result in increased fishing activity throughout the area.  It should also help the fish develop a fairly reliable activity pattern.  It may take a couple of weeks for the patterns to develop, but once they do, it will be much easier to find your quarry and have some decent fishing days.  So, be ready with the rods, reels, lines, flies/lures, and boats; that way you can enjoy the fishing.

     Captain John Tarr, Tailhunter Guide Service, reported that the redfish in New Smyrna and Edgewater have started moving up to the shorelines.  He stated that they are tight against the mangroves and oysters.  While this requires precision casting, the fish are there to eat and readily do so.  In addition to redfish, Captain John said that there are some really big sheepshead along the shorelines.  For either the redfish or sheepshead, he suggested using a crab fly (EP Blue Crab, EP Crab in Olive or Tan, or a Kwan).  Jacks and snook are hitting along the channels, and are taking Crease Popper or Bubble Heads in the early morning.

     Captain Scott MacCalla, Backcast Charters, has been doing well in Mosquito Lagoon.  Captain MacCalla has had several days of good fishing for large redfish, both on conventional gear and fly gear.  Captain MacCalla reported that the large redfish are over grass beds, where they are feeding on pinfish and mullet; he recommends the EP Baitfish Patterns (EP Pinfish, EP Mullet) for these fish.  Captain MacCalla said that the slot-sized fish are along the shorelines and that they will take a variety of shrimp and crab style flies.

     Captain Nick Sassic, Fly Envy Charters, gave a similar report for the redfish in Mosquito Lagoon.  He also added that his clients have been having a lot of success finding and catching large trout.  Captain Nick said the trout are in the grass, making them a little difficult to see, but are hanging near sandholes.  He suggested a baitfish style fly stripped through the sandholes.

     Captain Doug Blanton, Indian River Adventures, has been having a lot of success on trout, in the Indian and Banana Rivers.  Captain Doug said that Crease Poppers and Bubble Heads have been the best flies in the early hours and that he switches to baitfish and seaducer patterns in the later day.  Captain Doug also reported that the big redfish are on the flats, but they are extremely spooky and quick to move - stealth is a must.

     Captain Kent Gibbens, Back Country Charters, said that boat traffic has been heavy in the Tomoka Basin area, making fishing a little hit or miss.  However, when it is on, they are taking mid-slot to upper-slot redfish, nice trout, and snook.  He suggested using a Craft Fur Minnow, or similar pattern for the fly rod. 

     The offshore report is picking up.  According to the captains in New Smyrna, there is still a group of cobia along the beach, but they are working north rather quickly.  If you venture a little further offshore, they said the kingfish, dolphin, and Wahoo are doing well.  If your boat is big enough, then the sailfish are starting to hit along the Gulfstream.  Pick your day, as the conditions have been changing rather quickly offshore.

     South Florida and the Florida Keys are still having some hot tarpon, permit and bonefish action.  The fish are ranging from Key West to Biscayne Bay, giving you plenty of area to visit and fish.  The southwest coast has been seeing some great tarpon and snook action, with things only expected to get better as the weather gets warmer.

    

               

    

 

 

    

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