10-09-2002, 03:41 AM
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FLAMINGO FISHING REPORT 10/07/02
Howdy from Flamingo,
Here comes October! Bigger redfish, the snook are in season and Cape Sable should start to see some black drum.
Big Mangrove Snapper have been eating pilchards with a vengeance. They should continue to do so right on through October. The pilchards have been pretty easy to catch on the bayside with a block of chum and a cast net. Of course, pinfish will be there too and they are great for Snook and Redfish. Even a slice of pinfish works well on Mangrove Snapper!
The backcountry usually means a longer ride to catch bait since it is more plentiful at the edge of the gulf. Look for diving birds along the shoreline to find your bait. While you are there you might as well hit the mouths of rivers and creeks for those monster Redfish and Snook. I prefer the low rising tide for my trips north of Ponce De Leon bay. As
soon as the water starts moving, the Redfish begin to show up and they are gorging themselves on pilchards.
The flats in front of Flamingo still have plenty of Snook and Redfish. They will be there until the end of this month or until the first cold front makes it down this far. After a little blast of cool air, the Snook and Redfish start to move into the creek mouths and rivers where the water does not get too cold.
Snake Bight channel will begin to see more Snook and Redfish as well, as the weather begins to cool down. The canals of Cape Sable will be a haven for fish and boaters alike as the temperatures fall and the north winds begin to blow. Just remember that as the north winds blow and the winter low tides meet, there will not be much water at
the entrance to East Cape canal. Personally, I'm hoping for a bitterly cold winter of about 70 degrees with 5-knot winds.
October is also the month that big cobia move over the wrecks west of Flamingo. Again, pinfish is great bait for these hardy fighters. In addition, the Mackerel could come early this year! Most boats at Flamingo have to watch the winds before going offshore, since they can ruin your day real quick. There will however, be plenty of days where most boats can get offshore without worry.
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour the evening of October 26th. Daylight Saving Time ends in the early AM of the 27th and you don't want to arrive at the docks one hour early. This would not be a good time to start yelling at everyone for being late. Also, don't forget to book early with your favorite guide. There's nothing worse than sitting on the dock on your vacation, watching the boats come back without you.
Until next time,
Capt. John Griffiths
http://www.floridalighttacklecharters.com 1-866-4-TARPON (482-7766)
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FLAMINGO FISHING REPORT 10/07/02
Howdy from Flamingo,
Here comes October! Bigger redfish, the snook are in season and Cape Sable should start to see some black drum.
Big Mangrove Snapper have been eating pilchards with a vengeance. They should continue to do so right on through October. The pilchards have been pretty easy to catch on the bayside with a block of chum and a cast net. Of course, pinfish will be there too and they are great for Snook and Redfish. Even a slice of pinfish works well on Mangrove Snapper!
The backcountry usually means a longer ride to catch bait since it is more plentiful at the edge of the gulf. Look for diving birds along the shoreline to find your bait. While you are there you might as well hit the mouths of rivers and creeks for those monster Redfish and Snook. I prefer the low rising tide for my trips north of Ponce De Leon bay. As
soon as the water starts moving, the Redfish begin to show up and they are gorging themselves on pilchards.
The flats in front of Flamingo still have plenty of Snook and Redfish. They will be there until the end of this month or until the first cold front makes it down this far. After a little blast of cool air, the Snook and Redfish start to move into the creek mouths and rivers where the water does not get too cold.
Snake Bight channel will begin to see more Snook and Redfish as well, as the weather begins to cool down. The canals of Cape Sable will be a haven for fish and boaters alike as the temperatures fall and the north winds begin to blow. Just remember that as the north winds blow and the winter low tides meet, there will not be much water at
the entrance to East Cape canal. Personally, I'm hoping for a bitterly cold winter of about 70 degrees with 5-knot winds.
October is also the month that big cobia move over the wrecks west of Flamingo. Again, pinfish is great bait for these hardy fighters. In addition, the Mackerel could come early this year! Most boats at Flamingo have to watch the winds before going offshore, since they can ruin your day real quick. There will however, be plenty of days where most boats can get offshore without worry.
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour the evening of October 26th. Daylight Saving Time ends in the early AM of the 27th and you don't want to arrive at the docks one hour early. This would not be a good time to start yelling at everyone for being late. Also, don't forget to book early with your favorite guide. There's nothing worse than sitting on the dock on your vacation, watching the boats come back without you.
Until next time,
Capt. John Griffiths
http://www.floridalighttacklecharters.com 1-866-4-TARPON (482-7766)
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