Catch 365

"Suspended Stubborn Snook"

When you have stubborn snook suspended in 2-4' of water; a small suspending lure, like a mirrodine or mirrominnow, is an excellent choice to throw at them.

Twitch the lure down to their depth and just let it sit in front of them. When you can't stand it anymore, give the lure a small twitch...and HANG ON!

Pro Tip: In a lot of these situations, the water is very clear. Avoid using any terminal tackle, and go with the lightest flurocarbon leader possible.

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Sebastian Inlet Report

06-25-14 WEDNESDAY: C/R SNOOK, REDS, SNAPPER, JACKS, BLUE RUNNERS AND AN OCASSIONAL PERMIT 

We have another beautiful morning at the inlet. The wind has picked up which is helping keep the no see 'ums away. Winds are blowing out of the North-Northeast at 10 mph and gusting to 12. The water is clean and calm and the NOAA forecast is calling for 1' seas today with an isolated shower to thunderstorms this afternoon. 
We had asked on Monday if anyone knew the identity of the man with the large Permit he landed the week before and our good friend SISP Ranger Ed Perry looked through his photos and found a few photos of him, but did not have his name. Ed had a photo which shows him with a real nice oversized Red he landed on a top water chugger and was impressed with the way he properly released the Red by lowering it back into the water via drop net. Our photo is of our unidentified angler with the Red he landed.

Sebastian Inlet Report

06-24-14 TUESDAY: C/R SNOOK, REDS, A FEW PERMIT, SNAPPER, BLUE RUNNERS, LOOKDOWNS AND JACKS 

We have another gorgeous summer morning at the inlet. Winds are barely blowing out of the West and the water is as smooth as glass. The NOAA forecast is calling for nice offshore conditions over the next few days, but also has showers and thunderstorms forecasted for the afternoons. Keep your eyes on the skies if you head offshore. Be sure to take lots of sun screen, water and insect repellent if you head to the inlet today. 

Fishing has been hit or miss at the inlet for table fare. Catch and release Snook have been active and hitting, but they are out of season until September 1st and must be returned to the water. Please use caution when handling the spawning Snook, we need those Snook to go out and make more Snook! Most of the Reds that are being landed are over the slot. The slot for Redfish is 18" - 27", one per person per day. A few Permit showed up last week, getting many anglers excited with good reason, (see our photo from yesterday). Mangrove Snapper, Blue Runners, Jacks and Lookdowns are in the water and a few are being landed. Greenies and mojarra are the baitfish that are the most prevalent, although last week we had crabs floating out of the inlet on the outgoing tide which attracted the Permit, more than likely. 

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                   "Handle With Care"

Few things compare to summertime snook fishing in South Florida. The big females are stacked up, and catching double digit double digit fish is very possible. Just remember, these big spawning females are the future of our snook population.

Doing the following things greatly increases a snook's chance of surviving upon release: Avoid unnecessary handling, hold them horizontal(supporting internal organs) for pictures, get them back in the water quick, and take extra time to revive exhausted fish fully before turning them loose.

For more fishing tips and snook info check out:
www.junobait.com
www.freighttrainfishing.com
www.angleraction.org
www.snookfoundation.org

Sebastian Inlet Report

06-23-14 MONDAY: PERMIT, C/R SNOOK, BIG REDS, JACKS, LOOKDOWNS, AND MANGROVE SNAPPER 

We have another gorgeous summer morning at the inlet. This morning there is a light breeze blowing out of the West at 4mph and the water is calm and clean. The no see 'ums are out in force, but sure to take insect repellent if you head to the inlet today. Our weekend brought us typical summer weather; pretty mornings, rainy afternoons and fishing that was just so-so. 

Over the weekend a few big Permit were landed. Catch and release Snook, oversized Reds, Jacks, Mangrove Snapper and Blue Runners were landed by a few patient anglers, according to Tommy Turowski at the Sebastian Inlet Bait and Tackle Shop. Tommy fished the beach using 2 lb. test and did well with some decent sized Whiting. There are mojarra and greenies in the water and they should be attracting some good table fare for us. 
Our first photo today is courtesy of Billy Ocker. Billy took this photo of a young man leaving the north jetty with a real nice Permit. The angler is unknown, but if you know who it is give us a shout so we can give him is props.....

Big Red Fish Eats a Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow