Fishing Report 10/18/05 - Key West Update - 10/18/05
Hello again from The Saltwater Angler in beautiful Key West. There was a noticeable change in the weather this past week. We ve been seeing steady breezes out of the northeast all week long, with highs in the mid 80’s and lows around 77, which can mean only one thing WINTER is coming! As much as that pains me to say, we shouldn t be fishing for cuda s and sharks just yet. The baby tarpon fishing has taken a hit this week, but if you can find the fish, they’re still eating fairly well. With the north wind they really haven t been rolling, but they have remained in their usual spots. The reports of bonefish this week have been surprisingly decent with anglers catching them almost every day. This time of year you certainly won t see as many fish, but the ones on the flats are generally the larger fish. This is a good time to fish for tailers too because the shallow water is warmer where the fish are more likely to be. The permit is certainly the most tolerant to colder temps and the fishing for them has also been good but not excellent. As the water temps start to drop I like to concentrate fishing in the "lakes" just west of Key West because it seems more consistent at that time. The flats are really large out there and they seem to hold more stable water temps which fish like. You can also start looking for big schools of jacks which will hang on sharks and rays in that area. With some unsettled weather in the forecast pick your days wisely when venturing out this week. With the weather changing day to day and water and air temps dropping at the same rate, finding consistent water temps can be a struggle. One way to give yourself a better chance at finding good water temperature is to concentrate your fishing on the ocean side of the keys. The fish seem to migrate to these flats as the water temps drop. Whether you’re back east and trying to catch bonefish or down in Key West fishing for permit, the ocean side flats are definitely worth stopping by for a look. From all of us at The Saltwater Angler we wish you tight lines and fish boat side.
BASS vs the Federation
There is quite a battle going on right now between the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society and the Bass Chapter Federation. Will states and clubs stick with BASS or will they go with FLW. Here is a little history of this…
Fisheries minister challenges demand to cut haddock catch
ROSS Finnie, the fisheries minister, has challenged calls to cut haddock catches in the North Sea.
Fishing Report 11/17/05 - A + TOM AND JERRYS CHARTERS-FLORIDA-REPORT
Lake Cypress and Lake Toho in Kissimmee are the two hottest bass lakes in Florida. A multy boat trip yielded large numbers of bass with 2 fish over 10 pounds. Guides have been looking for the bigger fish to start showing on a regular basis after a long summer. Bass 10.5 and 10.7 will be a good start. Winter patterns using live bait has started. Trophy fish will start the spawn very soon by moving in to the old spawn grounds. Stickmarsh also produced large numbers of BASS and SPECKS this week. Running water is the only key to success so get thier early. The fishing can be worth the 6 mile dirt road going into the boat ramp. This is a real back to nature trip with all the wildlife birds and gators you can imagine. SALTWATER: Redfish and Tarpon still in the backcountry rivers at Port Canerval. Live mullet and shrimp are the best bait. Jacks and trout are in the flats in 10 to 18 inches of water. <br><br><img src=’http://www.fishingguidenetwork.com/reports/photos/121/83/fish019.jpg’>
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