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Sebastian Inlet Report

02-16-12 THURSDAY: SNOOK, SHEEPSHEAD, BLACK DRUM, REDS, FLOUNDER AND JACKS 

It looks as if our "winter" weather is over, at least for the time being. The little jolt of cool air invigorated the fish and the bite has been good. This morning winds are blowing out of the West-Southest at 4 mph and the water is calm. 

Snook have been active during the day and evening hours, along with Reds, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Flounder and Jacks. Live shrimp has been the bait of choice for most anglers. Inlet regular Mike was out on the north jetty again yesterday and sent in an update that several nice sized Black Drum were landed in the morning hours on live shrimp and a few Snook were landed in the morning as well. The Snook bite improved on the incoming tide, about 10 were landed, 5 were slot sized. Mike got hooked up with a nice Snook but lost it, but after all, he landed a slot Snook on Friday and one on Monday, so he has no complaints! Mike landed a Black Drum on the morning outgoing tide yesterday. 

From Todd @ Juno Bait - Juno Beach

INSHORE- Snook season is back open, and with the mild winter we’ve been having the fish are around in good numbers and feeding well.  As usual with the snook, nighttime and good current will produce the most bites.  Keep in mind this time of year the main diet for snook is shrimp when picking out baits and lures.  Other inshore action has been spotty.  The Intracoastal north of Jupiter is holding some ladyfish, jacks, trout, and a few pompano.

SURF/PIER- Pompano fishing has been a little better over the past week, but still not great.  The spinner and blacktip sharks are showing up in decent numbers.  Spanish Mackerel and bluefish action is scattered at best.  Wish I had more to write about the surf fishing, just not a great winter for it…

A "ON FOOT ANGLER" Must Have

I've been ask, where do you go to fish........Even though I live in Palm Beach I do most of my fishing (wading,  jetties, bridges, beaches, etc.) up north, pretty much Jupiter on up. The reason is you have to go where the  fish you target are ........ Just like us fish like particular surroundings. If its mangroves, grass, oysters bars or whatever, you have to be at these places to even think about catching your targeted species. I fish all over, but what "I" want is north of Palm Beach. Now there are a lot of spots down here. I fish Snook at the bridges, piers and jetties, and one of my best sheepshead spots is Boynton Beach jetty. Its really hard to fish Palm Beach "TOO MANY BIG HOUSES", you can't get where the fish are on foot. 
BUT..........UP NORTH........ there are So Many places to fish on foot you have a hard time choosing where to go first..... 
  
 This book has become my MAIN source of Info. to where to go.. It was printed way back when but still gives me what I need to know and how to get there. I use this pluse local knowledge from tackle shops I have a great chance to catch fish.

I've only seen it in a few places..... Snook-Nook carrys it, Whites and Fishing Center, and Billy Bones in Ft. Pierce and Sturt,  Tuppens had a few at one time??  and Im sure you can find it on line. IF YOU SEE IT, GET IT ....... It will  SHOW YOU WHERE!!!!!!

From Capt. Henry @ SNOOK-NOOK Jensen Beach

Well, after a brisk and windy weekend, looks like we are in for some spectacular weather this week. Temperatures back in the 70’s and 80’s, 5 – 10 knot winds, and a flat ocean awaiting us for the weekend! Although not many of us like the cold weather, especially when the wind comes with it, it does tend to change things up a bit.
Everyone has been waiting for those elusive Pompano to show up in good numbers. Keep in mind, these fish like cooler water, with the mild winter we have had, a nice cold front could drastically change the bite. Look for good numbers of fish to make a push into the river through the St. Lucie and Ft. Pierce inlets. Sailfish flats, which has been inconsistent at best, should produce good numbers on the incoming tides. On foot anglers, try the East ends of both the Stuart and Jensen Beach causeways. Goofy jigs and hair jigs in the 3/8 and 1/2 ounce will be the ticket.
The trout bite has been stellar throughout the week, with nice redfish numbers mixed in the bag as well. Gold spoons, soft rubber baits and top water plugs should get you bites. Again water temperature plays a factor here as well, look to a slower presentation as the fish may become sluggish with cooler temps. The east side has been the place to be, but with the wind slowing down, look for the west side to settle down and work along the docks for your redfish. Snook action has been steady around the bridges at night.


Surf anglers, the pompano and blues should really start chewing this week. Cooler temps and a not so violent ocean will bring the fish in. Clams have been the ticket with sand fleas being rather scarce. Blues will be an early bite, throw a spoon or a cut bait, and you’ll be in them. When the blues slow up, get that 12’ rod and look for the pompano to move in. The whiting and croaker seem to be there all day long. For those of you who have trouble keeping bait on the hooks, the Fish Bites have been working well on both the pompano and the whiting.

Sebastian Inlet Report

02-15-12 WEDNESDAY: SNOOK, SHEEPSHEAD, BLACK DRUM, FLOUNDER, AND JACKS 

What a gorgeous morning at the inlet! Winds are blowing out of the West-Southwest at 5 mph and the water is calm. It looks like a great day for boating, doing some fishing from shore or in the surf. Always check the coastal forecast before going offshore as conditions can change very quickly. Our water temperature gauge has been fixed; the water temperature is 66 degrees this morning. We are happy to have it back up and operational again, thanks to our crew at FIT!

Fishing has been very good the past week at the inlet but that little cold snap really helped turn it on. Snook are all over the place, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Reds, Jacks and Flounder are making a comeback! The bait of choice for everything has been live shrimp. 

Our first photo is of Rob  with a beautiful doormat he landed off the south catwalk. He had no time to get a net, so he flipped the fish to the rocks and ran down to pick it up! Rob estimated this beautiful Flounder to be in the 6 lb range. 
The next photo is of brothers Tony and Ron, both with slot sized Snook landed on shrimp. 

The last photo features Mr. Chi with a 23" Black Drum he landed using shrimp.