November 2004 report

Time for backcountry I spent 15 of the last 30 days in the marsh of Louisiana, catchting 30 to 50 Redfish a day. I just returned from the Redfish Tour Championship in Hopedale which was great a tournament. We delt with all the elements as usuall this time the cold wind and rain. On the fianl day we sat in a creek watching 20 Redfish chase live Shrimp; this was frustrating because we were not able to get the big fish to eat our lures. This was with 2 hours left in the tournament. We took 35th place finishing in the middle of the pack. I would like to welcome my new Sponsor's for next year Flanagans Seafood Bar andGrill and Pure Fishing, look for the wrapped boat up and down the highway soon. Fall has arrived; the temperatures are comfortable enough to fish all day not just for us but also for Bonefish, Redfish, Snook, Permit and Tarpon. The water is starting to cool down, this normally means fish will school up and congregate on points, potholes and channels. This is the time of year the backcountry anglers wait for and the reason is SNOOK! The maze of shorelines that seem to never end from the Fl. Bay to the Marco Island all hold some kind of Snook. They can't all be the "monsters" we dream about but there are usually enough to keep the angler happy. How do we go about catching them? I like to work shorelines like everyone else with one exception I don't hug the shoreline. These shorelines have banks, which the Snook like to sun themselves. Look for fallen logs 2 to 5 feet off the bank they lay next to them to absorb the heat as well as ambush prey. This isn't the only way to find them but it's a great sight fishing pattern the gives up large fish. The other key to these Snook is a smaller lure that is why a fly- rod is a great tool in the backcountry. Last year I learned of a fly called the "gummy fly" 20 Snook days on this fly are common don't forget the Seducers and the Dalberg divers in red and white. As far as lures go, soft plastics, DOA Terrorize, and prop baits when it cold the Bagley's Bang-o-lure is the best prop bait in my opinion. All you do is pitch it into the overhanging mangroves and twitch and then hang on. Redfish, Trout and Tarpon will be around in good numbers as well. There is still some good sight casting on the warm non-windy days in Florida bay. The wintertime Tarpon that get in the backcountry get very large any one interested in booking one of the trips for truly a giant Tarpon should consider the month of March. If interested give me an email. I will keep you on a list to anglers to notify when they arrive These fish eat flies and plugs and if you ever had a dream of Tarpon over 100lbs which is an average March-April is the time. I am off right now to go test ride my new boat I've been waiting 5 months for this day. I will fill you in next month If you live in The South Florida area listen in to Strictly Snook From Florida on Saturdays mornings at 7 am on ESPN radio 790 am. I do the field reporting from South Florida. This show caters to the local Snook anglers with other information as well. If your interesed in a Christmas gift for a special someone give me call at 305 333-8149. "Let's go Catch"em" Capt.Jimbo www.CaughtLookinCharters.com Select another page || Go to Home Page

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