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Don’t Break the Rules

April 21, 2013 at 11:01 am Leave a comment

Never leave fish to find fish. Not sure who first made this statement, but they were right one to a point.

But sometimes, personal commitments dictate your options. In my case, a family member is getting married this week so priorities sometimes take precedence. Now don’t feel sorry for me because the ceremony just happens to be in Key Largo Florida.

OK – now let’s talk about “leave fish” first. The first week on May on the Outer Banks is the transition month. Water temperatures increase as does the migratory species. The puppy drum, sea mullet and my favorite speckled sea trout have moved into our waters. Slot size limits are being caught on piers and bridges. All indications are that this could be a banner year.

Now let’s talk about “finding fish”. Well, I plan to explore the waters on both sides of the upper keys. The Yellow Bait Shop in Key Largo has an assortment of tackle and baits. I fished several sea walls and beaches in the past and plan to repeat the visit and finally, booked a reef trip out of Marathon.

Just to get limbered up, my first stop was Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands. I fished several of the Burnt Store lakes in the past with great success for small redfish, Snook and a huge tilapia. Conditions appear to be great to “get into the spirit” and forget about those huge trout and mullet runs on the Outer Banks.

So I am off to Florida and some great fishing. But, hey outer bankers, leave a few trout behind, cause I will be back.

Until next time – Tight lines, Capt. Tony

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