Well I think Old Man Winter is just about over with. Hopefully we got just a few weeks of this nasty cold rainy weather left. And once it is over, the Gulf of Mexico will heat up quickly, both water temperature and the fishing. Trout have been the targeted species now that the season is open again, you can keep 5 Trout per person and the slot size is 15-20 inches. I have been catching the Trout in the creeks and coves with a water depth of 2-6 feet. I had trips Monday and Tuesday and Berkley Gulp jerkbaits have caught the biggest Trout and shrimp will work great for bait. The Redfish are very spooky right now, so a long cast is crucial the bait of choice is shrimp or fresh Mullet when I say fresh, I mean not the frozen stuff. You need to cast net them. I would use a 2/0 circle hook and 15-20 leader the Reds are 21-30 plus inches. Look for jumping Mullet and nervous water for the Reds. As soon as the cold is over and the nighttime temperatures start to get warmer. the fishing is going to be GREAT! The Baitfish will move back in and right behind are the predator fish, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Sharks, and then the BIG BAD TARPON. I cant wait, so give me a call and book your self a great fishing adventure.
Tight Lines and Calm Seas,
Captain Josh Fritz
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