11-13-2002, 05:53 PM
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][size 1]This report comes from Captain Tom Van Horn of Indian River Lagoon [/size]
Indian River Lagoon Fishing Report, November 13, 2002
Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters
I’ve tried to make it a habit to compose a weekly fishing report with a Friday deadline. I feel current and consistent information is essential to establish a loyal readership, and hopefully; assist local anglers with incite into how they can better approach valuable weekend fishing opportunities. Unfortunately, when important issues arise, deviation from ones routine is necessary. This is especially true if the important issue involves fishing. Today is the beginning of my annual fishing adventure to east Florida’s illustrious fishing Mecca, Sebastian Inlet. This journey will draw me away from my desk and into a world of total fishing bliss. Therefore, this report is a bit early, and it’s the last you’ll hear from me until the 23rd of November. Duckman, if the offer still stands, and your available to fish, my cell phone number will be included at the end of this report.
This week I’ve experienced several outstanding catching opportunities worth noting. First, while visiting a good friend in Satellite Beach, I borrowed a pole and some jigs from his garage when he wasn’t looking, and I wondered down to the beach. The vaporous fumes of the red tide infuriated my senses, but it didn’t detour my intentions to cast a line. With the entire beach to myself, I focused on a swarm of birds busting bait at the edge of the beach. I tossed a ¼ ounce green Cottie jig into the mix, and as soon as it hit the water, the fight was on. For the next hour, I caught one blue fish after another. I finely was forced to quit when all five of the plastic jig tails I had acquired were devoured.
The second notable catching experience happened today while fishing with Captain Henry Cross from Cross Streams Charters. Henry and I were in search of a place to escape the blustery breezes brought on by the passing of our fifth cold front of the year. Working the expanse of Haulover Canal, which separates the Indian and Mosquito Lagoons, we experimented with several techniques. Finally we hit the jackpot. Using live finger mullet, pinfish, and pigfish on the bottom, we located a school of extremely hungry giant redfish. Between the two of us, we boated six reds between 36 and 42 inches. The bite was fast and furious, with several double hook-ups. It was the type of experience we live for as anglers, drags screaming, lines tight, ain’t life great.
For those of you who may want to contact or fish with me next week in Sebastian, my cell phone number is 407-416-1187. As always, if you have any questions on need information, please contact me.
Good luck and good fishing,
Captain Tom Van Horn
[url "http://www.irl-fishing.com"]www.irl-fishing.com[/url]
[url "mailto:captain@irl-fishing.com"]captain@irl-fishing.com[/url]
407-366-8085
866-790-8081
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][size 1]This report comes from Captain Tom Van Horn of Indian River Lagoon [/size]Indian River Lagoon Fishing Report, November 13, 2002
Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters
I’ve tried to make it a habit to compose a weekly fishing report with a Friday deadline. I feel current and consistent information is essential to establish a loyal readership, and hopefully; assist local anglers with incite into how they can better approach valuable weekend fishing opportunities. Unfortunately, when important issues arise, deviation from ones routine is necessary. This is especially true if the important issue involves fishing. Today is the beginning of my annual fishing adventure to east Florida’s illustrious fishing Mecca, Sebastian Inlet. This journey will draw me away from my desk and into a world of total fishing bliss. Therefore, this report is a bit early, and it’s the last you’ll hear from me until the 23rd of November. Duckman, if the offer still stands, and your available to fish, my cell phone number will be included at the end of this report.
This week I’ve experienced several outstanding catching opportunities worth noting. First, while visiting a good friend in Satellite Beach, I borrowed a pole and some jigs from his garage when he wasn’t looking, and I wondered down to the beach. The vaporous fumes of the red tide infuriated my senses, but it didn’t detour my intentions to cast a line. With the entire beach to myself, I focused on a swarm of birds busting bait at the edge of the beach. I tossed a ¼ ounce green Cottie jig into the mix, and as soon as it hit the water, the fight was on. For the next hour, I caught one blue fish after another. I finely was forced to quit when all five of the plastic jig tails I had acquired were devoured.
The second notable catching experience happened today while fishing with Captain Henry Cross from Cross Streams Charters. Henry and I were in search of a place to escape the blustery breezes brought on by the passing of our fifth cold front of the year. Working the expanse of Haulover Canal, which separates the Indian and Mosquito Lagoons, we experimented with several techniques. Finally we hit the jackpot. Using live finger mullet, pinfish, and pigfish on the bottom, we located a school of extremely hungry giant redfish. Between the two of us, we boated six reds between 36 and 42 inches. The bite was fast and furious, with several double hook-ups. It was the type of experience we live for as anglers, drags screaming, lines tight, ain’t life great.
For those of you who may want to contact or fish with me next week in Sebastian, my cell phone number is 407-416-1187. As always, if you have any questions on need information, please contact me.
Good luck and good fishing,
Captain Tom Van Horn
[url "http://www.irl-fishing.com"]www.irl-fishing.com[/url]
[url "mailto:captain@irl-fishing.com"]captain@irl-fishing.com[/url]
407-366-8085
866-790-8081
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