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Got to Fish Hard for Success

April 21, 2012 at 1:17 pm Leave a comment

The end of April typically brings in many bottom fish. Piers and bridges are catching blues, shad, blow toads some small trout.  Water temps are in the lower 60’s so May should be an outstanding month. Some nice trout and blues can be found in the surf near structures and piers. Early morning and late evenings are best.

The hot spot has been the Daniels Bridge (better known as the “little bridge”). Anglers  have been catching blues and many keeper trout early in the morning. Although some small fish have been around all day.

I read a report today that the anglers are using an old “Florida Trick” to catch trout in the sound. They are using a popping cork with a gulp shrimp on the hook. We have been using this technique in Forida for many years with good success. I am sure it has been used locally, but this is the first time I have heard it being used here.

As you can see from my picture, I had the opportunity to fish off-shore last weekend and hooked up with a nice tuna.

Best bet this week is gulp shrimp suspended on a popping cork early in the morning or lead head with twister tails for trout or blues. Lighter colors work best in spring with slow steady retrieves with an occasional jerk are a must.

Until next time, Tightlines

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