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First Major South Florida Cold Front - KnotNancy - 12-16-2004
As I am writing this report, we are experiencing our first good cold front of the season. This should really jump start the fishing that has been up till now very good. The king and spanish mackerel fishing off the Haulover area has been fair. With the dropping water temperature it should drive more bait into our area and the fish will be following. I expect to see some crazy kingfishing when the large schools flood into the area. Also with the cold weather, pilchards should show up once again in Government Cut. Following them into the Cut will be spanish mackerel. As you are catching your bait, be prepared to go through several sabiki rigs as a result of cutoffs. While you're bait fishing, put out an outfit with a pilchard attached to a long shank hook and you could start the day by putting a few of those tasty toothy critters in your fishbox.
Sailfishing offshore has been well worth the effort mostly from Government Cut to the south. We've caught some in the Haulover area, however, nothing like they have been down south. With the windy weather, you'll have no problems with flying your kite(s). Find the current and color change and you'll get your reward for your effort.
There have also been enough dolphin around to make it interesting. The schools are traveling south and for the most part are not hanging around very long. When you find them, you'll get a couple hooked up and the rest of the school will continue on their way. We've been finding them in the 300 - 400 foot range. Most of the time, birds will give them away, so keep your eyes open.
Inshore for tarpon, we've been getting mostly one shot per evening south of Haulover. This changed on our last trip (12/14) when the numbers increased to three. Once again with this cold weather, it should get the shrimp moving and it could get real wild on any given night. The fish we have been getting are in the 30 - 60 pound class which makes them a perfect target for 8 and 12 pound class tackle. Don't forget, to improve you hookup ratio, use Eagle Claw 2004EL or P170 hooks in the 7/0 or 8/0 sizes.
Now's the time to book your trip, so give me a call at 305 620-5896 or email me at nkostyo@bellsouth.net Let's get out there and catch our fair share of fish.
Captain Dave Kostyo
Knot Nancy Fishing Charters
305 620-5896 Charter
305 732-2628 Beeper
305 965-9454 Cell
www.knotnancy.com
nkostyo@bellsouth.net
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