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Southwest Florida in January

January 22, 2012 at 8:35 pm Leave a comment

It’s been a busy two days in Southwest Florida. Weather has been just outstanding for January. A bit usually warm but I am not complaining. This time of year is “in season” for visitors and snow birds. On any weekend you can find some type of activity related to fishing.

This weekend we attended two saltwater fishing seminars – one at the Old Pine Island Marina and the other at Laisley Marine. At both we got the opportunity to meet several captains who discussed local fishing techniques. At Old Pine Island Marina, several local chefs cooked up 7 different species of fish and had a contest to determine which was tasted. I did miss the entire fish sample guesses but not the trays as they were passed around.

We haven’t wetted a line yet but we have good idea where the fish are. Not a banner year to shore line anglers but good all the same.  The best fishing is in the grass flats and pot holes on the Charlotte Harbor both East and west shorelines.  Boats are catching lots of small bottom fish including trout and plenty of snook. When you find the Redfish, they are trophy size.

We left the boat at home so it’s a bank fishing week. We are heading to Boca Grande Pass on Monday to find the huge pompano and whiting. Also, we heard there are plenty of snook in the neighborhood lakes so although success is not guaranteed, we have a good shot.

Until next time, Tightlines

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