Catch 365 From Todd / Eric @ Juno Bait -Juno Beach

                 "Getting Goofy" Series
Part 2

"What is the best color?"

Picking the right goofy jig color is tough.  Not only are Doc's available in numerous colors, they are commonly rigged with an additional quill or "teaser" to further complicate color choice.   Add in the fact that pompano can have a mind of their own, and change color preference almost daily....and the equation can seem almost impossible to solve.

The following are five good tips to get started when picking Goofy Jig/Quill Combos:

1.  When in doubt...Gold Goofy Jig/Pink Quill.  This is a classic combo, and still catches them!
2.  Start With contrasting jig/quill combos (Yellow Jig/Pink Quill, Pink Jig/White Quill, Etc).  If this doesn't work, try matching jig and quill combos.
3.  In clear water stay with more natural colors, and in murky water get brighter with color choices.  Chartreuse(lime green) has been a hot color lately.
4.  When jigging inshore areas (grassflats, mudflats, channels, etc) pink and orange jigs are always a good choice.
5.  Have a variety of choices, change them often, and don't be afraid to get a little wild with your color combos.  

From Whites Tackle - Ft Pierce / Stuart

Inshore there was not much to report but there were a few reds around to the north up around the mangroves if you could get out of the wind with a few nice trout reported.The flounder should be around the jetty with a few pompano around when the wind backs off a little,This cool weather should get the snook bite going to.

Catch 365 From Todd / Eric @ Juno Bait -Juno Beach

"Getting Goofy" Series 

Part 1

"Size Matters"

Doc's Goofy Jigs are dynamite lures for catching pompano (and a host of other species as well!).  Available in a wide variety of sizes and colors, picking out just the right jig can be a little tricky.

When it comes to picking the correct weight jig the following is a rough guide to get you started.  This is by no means set in stone, so don't be afraid to mix it up.  SOmetimes a heavier(or lighter) jig is just what it takes to get the bites!

-1/4oz: Ideal for fishing grassflats and other "inshore" pompano areas.  Typically used in calmer clearer water situations with little current. Also good from the piers on super calm clear days.
-3/8oz: Most versatile all around size.  Great choice for inshore fishing areas, especially those that are a little deeper or have some current.  Also a good choice from the pier on days when the wind has a little chop on the water, but overall the water is clear.
-1/2oz: A little heavy for most inshore applications.  Best all around size for jigging from a pier.  Great choice in a good breeze and when the water has some "color" to it.
-3/4oz: Almost entirely a surf/pier size.  Use this size when the wind is blowing, the water is cloudy, ands you need the most distance out of your cast.
-1oz: The biggest of all the Goofy Jigs, use this one only when the wind is really howling and the other sizes just won't get down to the bottom.

From Capt. Charlie @ Fishing Center - Ft Pierce

It looks like winter has come early to the Treasure Coast. These cold fronts have cooled things down around there. Water temps have dropped into the 60's this week, but the fish are still biting! I still believe you shouldn't have to wear long pants and jackets in Florida, but I have to cope with what Mother Nature brings us. Dress in layers for these cool mornings, cause it will warm up by mid day. I love the fishing this time of year!
                       
We have been catching our trout on the grass flats in two to four feet of water. Having the water near 68 degrees or better has been most productive. DOA shrimp, CAL jerk baits and shad tails have been our best lures for catching the trout. Work your lures slowly this time of year for best results. The redfish we have caught are hanging under the mangroves and docks. Get your lures under the mangroves to find the redfish. It's a challenge some days, but it produces fish! You can find plenty of jacks, ladyfish and mackerel around the inlet areas on the incoming tide. Small, shiny lures will work best for these fish. The mackerel have been nice size lately. Lots of sheepshead, snapper and some black drum have been around docks, bridges and channel edges this week. The pompano have arrived and are in the river and along the beach. It's that time of year and they are fun to catch.

Snook season closes December 15th. You have a couple weeks left to try for that slot fish. The main channel in Fort Pierce changes to slow speed on November 15th. From the north bridge to the signs south of the south bridge will be slow speed for the winter months. Don't forget!!

Catch 365

"Pompano Bait Choices"

When pompano are the target species have a few bait options on hand. Pompano can be picky; but if they are around and you have some sandfleas, shrimp, and clams to offer...they'll bite!

Sebastian Inlet Report

11-17-14 MONDAY: SPANISH MACKEREL, JACKS, BLUES, SNOOK, REDS, SNAPPER, SHEEPSHEAD AND FLOUNDER 

The wind picked up this morning; it's blowing out of the South-Southwest at 17 mph, gusting to 21. There is a small craft advisory in effect through Wednesday morning. A front is moving in, bringing rain and temperatures will start to fall tonight bringing us a cool day tomorrow. 

Tommy Turowski at the Sebastian Inlet Bait and Tackle Shop reported that over the weekend, Saturday was a very good day with lots of different species being landed. Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Snook, Reds, Snapper, Jacks, Blues and Flounder and a couple of Sheepshead and Spadefish were active. Sunday the bite slowed a little. Tommy reported that the bait situation is sketchy, finger mullet, mojarra and greenies are scarce, but this is still one of the better November runs he's seen in some time. This morning, Spanish Mackerel are hitting Gotcha lures and spoons. 
Mike Ricciardi of Vero Beach made it back to the north jetty on Friday and reported 6 - 7 Black Drum came over the rails, most were in the 15" - 20" range and he was lucky enough to land one of them. Mike White of Sebastian landed the largest during his time there, a nice 25" that came over the rails early in the morning. There were lots of Spanish Mackerel in play and Mike added six of those to his cooler. Jacks in the 4 - 5 lb. range were everywhere, he believes about 200 came over the rails between 7:00 - 10:00. A few large Atlantic Spadefish were landed, but no Snook or Reds were caught. The tide started turning from outgoing to incoming around 10:00 and all the Snook fishermen were getting ready as the bite has been good during the first hour of incoming.
Our first photo features Justin Foster of Satellite Beach with a nice, thick Flounder he landed while fishing the T-Dock. Justin landed several C/R small Lane, Mutton and Mangrove Snapper, a small C/R black grouper along with the Flounder. Justin saw one other Flounder landed during his time on the T-Dock. 
Kelly Vila of Kissimmee is featured in our second photo. Kelly was fishing the inlet  when she hooked up with this slot Redfish. 

Dave Simpson of Orlando is featured in our third and final photo today. Dave landed this real pretty 36" C/R Snook off the north jetty. The Snook was released unharmed after the photo. 

From Whites Tackle - Ft Pierce / Stuart

Ft Pierce
Inshore there were a few reports good trout fishing around Bear point to middle cove D.O.A and the new Savage shrimp have produced the best.Sout jetty has had a few pompano and a few nice flounder around live shrimp is the bait of choice.

Stuart
The snook bite was good around the inlet and dock lights last night live bait was the bait of choice,The trout bite has been steady around middle cove with a few reds mixed in. The pompano fishing from the beach has started to pick up with a few fish caught around Stuart beach yesterday.