Just because red snapper is out of harvest season doesn’t mean you can’t catch them. They are great fighters, great for pictures and when vented correctly they have a high percent recovery rate. We have caught these guys anywhere from 3 miles from shore all the way to over 200′ of water. We’ve caught them on just about any lure or bait. We’ve even caught them on a fly rod. Now if we would just have a longer season than 5 days would be even better.
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The Tomoka river basin fishing continues to be excellent. We had plenty of snook action, some smaller redfish and tons of jacks. Live shrimp on a jig head dragged across the bottom seems to be the ticket for the best bites. However Gulp Live shrimp also landed some snook. I would fish the outgoing tide. Capt. Nick www.searokcharters.com
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The clarity in the Tomoka river is finally clearing up to where the fish can see the bait. Working the outgoing tide fish the drop offs with live shrimp or gold spoons for the reaction bite. Redfish and trout are moving in. Have not had much luck in the flats, I would concentrate on the basin area north of the park. Popping corks and loud shiny spin baits seem to get the most bites. Capt. Nick
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Fishing in the Key’s never disappoints especially offshore. With barely a south wind the seas were less than a foot all week. Fishing around weed patches brings all the schoolies to the party. Throw out a handful of cut bait and watch them come running. Using light tackle spinning rods the Mahi will keep everyone on the boat occupied for hours. Legal limit is 20′ to the fork 10 per person. Capt. Nick
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The offshore bite has officially begun. Mahi are showing up in the 150 to 300 foot range. Look for color change and troll the temperature break at the edge. You will also find black fin tuna and sailfish mixed in. Sea witch rigged ballyhoo and green spoons seem to get the most bites. Amber jacks are starting to migrate over structure. Speed jigs and live pin fish work best. Also, Grouper season opened up May 1st. Capt. Nick www.searokcharters.com
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Sometimes we take a small break from fishing to appreciate the wilderness Florida has to offer. We also do river eco tours for photographers or anyone that just wants to see Florida in it’s original form. Capt. Nick 386-624-1469
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With consistent water temperatures on the rise the inshore fishing is gaining momentum. Although the water is still a bit murky it’s important to fish it while it’s moving. The desired species rely on sight to catch their dinner and the lure of choice should be one that makes noise and wakes up their sense of smell. Gulp Live with a spinner bait seems to do the trick. The forecast is calling for warmer temperatures, we just need some clearer water. Capt. Nick Searok Charters
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As professional guides and anglers it is our responsibility to promote and practice conservation. In the winter the manatee seek refuge in warmer waters of Florida’s natural springs. To see them from shore is one thing but to float up next to them in an airboat is another. Book your sight seeing tour while these sea cows are congregating in the crystal clear waters of central Florida.
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Cedar Key Fishing Report: November 20th-26th Fishing in unfamiliar territory is always intimidating due to the lack of knowledge of the area. With a little help from local fisherman and bait shops we managed to put together a decent weekend. Ran out in the Gulf between 14 and 22 miles at 40 foot of depth and looked for live bottom on our machine. The sea bass where literally everywhere. Every single drop we caught at least one. In the mix were short gag groupers, red groupers and mackerels. Groupers seemed to like cigar minnows and the bass loved the squid.
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Fishing report for 11-5 to 11-12. Mother nature decided not to let us go offshore this week especially because it was the second weekend of snapper season which we haven’t had in 3 years. Word on the street is the NOAA is going to give us a make up weekend. That has yet to be announced, Lets hope for smooth seas and hungry fish. I recently did an interview with FOX 35 Orlando regarding artificial reefs and how it affects fishing. This week a tugboat will be sunk as part of the artificial reef. View the story and
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