Posted by admin | Posted in fly fishing | Posted on 20-12-2010
Tags: bonefish, fishing, guide, snook, snook tarpon charters, snook tarpon fishing florida, snook tarpon fishing puerto rico, snook tarpon springs fl, snook tarpon stickers, tarpon
 |
 Mangrove Muddler Black 1 0 Redfish Snook Baby Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 29d 3h 30m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 2 Tuffleye Surf Candy Minnows Deceiver Flies Stripers Redfish Snook Tarpon Bass $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 40m |
 Mangrove Muddler White Gold 1 0 Snook Baby Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 13d 3h 13m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 Epoxy Grass Shrimp White 2 0 Redfish Baby Tarpon Snook $1.85 Time Remaining: 23d 2h 18m Buy It Now for only: $1.85 |
 Mangrove Muddler Chartreuse 1 0 Redfish Snook Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 6d 3h 28m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 Epoxy Grass Shrimp White 1 0 Redfish Baby Tarpon Snook $1.85 Time Remaining: 23d 2h 16m Buy It Now for only: $1.85 |
 Blue Crab Fly 1 Redfish Trout Snook Tarpon Bonefish Permit $4.99 Time Remaining: 10d 10h 19m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Mangrove Muddler Black 2 Redfish Snook Baby Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 37m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 Mangrove Muddler Red size 2 Redfish Snook Baby Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 24d 6h 36m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 2 Tuffleye Surf Candy Minnows Deceiver Flies Stripers Redfish Snook Tarpon Bass $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 41m |
 Mangrove Muddler Chartreuse 4 Redfish Snook Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 13d 3h 8m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 Mangrove Muddler White Gold 2 Snook Baby Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 13d 3h 10m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 Mangrove Muddler Red 1 0 Redfish Snook Baby Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 29d 3h 35m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 22 Tarpon Snook Bonefish Assortment TSB22 $39.70 Time Remaining: 19d 2h 15m Buy It Now for only: $39.70 |
 Mangrove Muddler White 4 Redfish Snook Baby Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 38m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 Epoxy Grass Shrimp Brown 2 0 Redfish Baby Tarpon Snook $1.85 Time Remaining: 27d 1h 11m Buy It Now for only: $1.85 |
 Epoxy Grass Shrimp White 2 Redfish Baby Tarpon Snook $1.85 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 26m Buy It Now for only: $1.85 |
 4 Pink White Ice Shrimp Flies Bonefish Redfish Snook Tarpon Snapper Bass Pike $4.99 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 20m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Foam Diver Slider White white 1 Snook Tarpon Trout Redfish $2.99 Time Remaining: 12d 7h 11m Buy It Now for only: $2.99 |
 Mangrove Muddler Black 4 Redfish Snook Baby Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 37m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 White Prince Bendback 2 0 Baby Tarpon Snook Flies $1.95 Time Remaining: 8d 5h 26m Buy It Now for only: $1.95 |
 Mangrove Muddler Red size 4 Redfish Snook Baby Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 24d 6h 37m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 Mangrove Muddler White 2 Redfish Snook Baby Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 38m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 Mangrove Muddler White Gold 4 Snook Baby Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 13d 3h 11m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 Mangrove Muddler Chartreuse 2 Redfish Snook Tarpon $2.15 Time Remaining: 13d 3h 3m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 4 Pink White Shrimp Crab Flies with Legs Bonefish Redfish Snook Tarpon Bass $4.99 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 21m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Epoxy Grass Shrimp Brown 1 0 Redfish Baby Tarpon Snook $1.85 Time Remaining: 27d 1h 10m Buy It Now for only: $1.85 |
 Epoxy Grass Shrimp White 4 Redfish Baby Tarpon Snook $1.85 Time Remaining: 13d 5h 23m Buy It Now for only: $1.85 |
 Redfish Toad Fly Tan chartreuse 1 Redfish Snook Tarpon Bonefish Permit $3.50 Time Remaining: 12d 7h 21m Buy It Now for only: $3.50 |
 Foam Diver Slider 1 Snook Tarpon Trout Redfish $2.99 Time Remaining: 10d 10h 34m Buy It Now for only: $2.99 |
 Epoxy Grass Shrimp Brown 2 Redfish Baby Tarpon Snook $1.85 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 23m Buy It Now for only: $1.85 |
 Backward Shrimp Olive 1 Snook Redfish Tarpon Bonefish Permit Trout $3.99 Time Remaining: 12d 6h 54m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 White Prince Bendback 1 0 Baby Tarpon Snook Flies $1.95 Time Remaining: 8d 5h 27m Buy It Now for only: $1.95 |
 4 Tan Orange Shrimp Crab Flies with Legs Bonefish Redfish Snook Tarpon Bass $4.99 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 22m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Shrimp Fly Tan 1 Snook Redfish Pompano Permit Tarpon Trout Bonefish $2.50 Time Remaining: 12d 6h 44m Buy It Now for only: $2.50 |
 19 pc WEEDLESS SALTWATER FLIES SNOOK BASS PIKE TARPON $66.45 Time Remaining: 6d 3h 33m Buy It Now for only: $66.45 |
 Schminnow Olive cream 1 Baby Tarpon Snook Bass Bonefish Redfish $1.75 Time Remaining: 12d 7h 5m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 Schminnow Olive chartreuse 1 Baby Tarpon Snook Bass Redfish $1.75 Time Remaining: 12d 7h 2m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 Foam Diver Slider Black chartreuse 1 Snook Tarpon Trout Redfish $2.99 Time Remaining: 12d 7h 17m Buy It Now for only: $2.99 |
 Foam Diver Slider Orange white 1 Snook Tarpon Trout Redfish $2.99 Time Remaining: 11d 2h 39m Buy It Now for only: $2.99 |
 Redfish Toad Fly Cream Gold 1 Redfish Snook Tarpon Bonefish Permit $3.50 Time Remaining: 10d 9h 54m Buy It Now for only: $3.50 |
 2 Tuffleye Surf Candy Minnows Deceiver Flies Stripers Redfish Snook Tarpon Bass $4.99 Time Remaining: 4d 5h 22m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 PORTABLE FLY TYING bench desk Saltwater fly fishing bonefish tarpon snook permit $389.95 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 39m Buy It Now for only: $389.95 |
 Schminnow Purple white 2 Baby Tarpon Snook Bass $1.75 Time Remaining: 12d 6h 36m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 Leftys Deceiver Pilchard Greenback Sardine 2 0 Tarpon Snook $1.75 Time Remaining: 12d 6h 12m Buy It Now for only: $1.75 |
 Foam Diver Slider 1 Red white Snook Tarpon Trout Redfish $2.99 Time Remaining: 12d 7h 7m Buy It Now for only: $2.99 |
 Foam Diver Slider 1 White chartreuse Snook Tarpon Trout Redfish $2.99 Time Remaining: 12d 7h 13m Buy It Now for only: $2.99 |
 PORTABLE FLY TYING bench desk Saltwater fly fishing bonefish tarpon snook permit $324.95 Time Remaining: 17d 1h 8m Buy It Now for only: $324.95 |
Snook Tarpon
Fort Lauderdale Lunker Report - Tarpon Tricks That Work
Winter is coming to an end and the days are getting longer and warmer. This means that the inshore fishing will start to heat up. Although our peak tarpon season is the second half of May and the beginning of June we start fishing for them now. There are three basic strategies that have worked for inshore fishing guides over the years and I am sure they will work for you.
Big schools of tarpon have started staging in front of the three most southern inlets, Port Everglades, Haulover, and Government Cut. Fishing for them can often get frustrating as they tend to have “lock jaw” and often do not eat. Do not let them fool you they will eat but timing has much to do with it. It is important not to fish in the middle of the tide when water is really moving fast, but rather plan your trips at the end of the tides. Fast moving water often make the tarpon huddle on the bottom. This makes it extremely hard to get your bait down in front of them in a natural manner. Shrimp and crabs are the most effective bait when fishing these inlets, but having a natural presentation is the key to getting them to eat your bait. It is extremely important that your baits drift with the current naturally making sure they are not pulling or spinning against it. Using light leader and light weights are the key. I like a 6 foot 50lb monofilament leader tied directly to the line with no swivel or hardware. Then I use split shots to modify the weight accordingly. When putting the split shot on the leader get it as far away from the bait as you can so the bait can swing around naturally. Bobbers are also needed so when you are drifting you can set your baits at different depths. Having the right hook is a big deal if you want to get the fish to the boat for a nice photo. I use a 5/0 Eagle Claw L2222G circle hook, that way once I have my baits out I can leave the rods in the holders and just wait for the rod to bend over and they will be on.
Other inshore fishing action will start as well. Snook will start to eat more as the water warms and should gather in rivers, canal mouths and locks. Most tarpon guides and snook guides here in Fort Lauderdale and Miami have found salt water fishing to be better in afternoons and have proved to be much more productive as the water warms during the day. Mangrove snapper and lady fish will also be in good numbers through the ICW.
Reef fishing will remain strong. King fish and mackerel will be in shallow between 80 and 35 feet of water. Sail fishing will still be the thing to do until May rolls around these fish will often get shallow this time of year so you may want to get your lines in around 45 feet and make your way out. Dolphin and tuna will start to show more consistently out a little deeper and should add some action to your days.
Way offshore daytime sword fishing will still be the topic. Swordfish have always eaten well during the spring and I would bet on it again this year. The future of this fishery is again in jeopardy as there are now three long lining vessel allowed to work in our waters and numerous buoy boats.. I mention this only to make the sport fisherman aware that if things keep heading in this direction our sword fishery could be very short lived.
I like this time of the year because fishing can get really consistent so get out there and give it your best. Please login into to the lunkerblog and our fishing videos on youtube.
Good Luck and be careful.
Capt Jeff Maggio
About the Author
Capt Jeff is USCG licensed Captain that knows how to target the right fish during the right season. His fishing knowledge was actually inherited from his father Joe Maggio ( Founder and owner of Salt Shaker Custom Yachts ) moving to Las Olas Blvd. during 1977 after 4 seasons of Giant Bluefin fishing out of Cape Ann Gloucester MA. Capt Jeff has been fishing Ft Lauderdale since 1977 and still lives and fishes downtown Ft. Lauderdale today. To book a trip with Capt Jeff visit his web site LunkerDog.com or give him a call 954-764-2506.
can you use fresh water fish for snook?
what is the best bait for snook. and can i use fresh water fish to catch them.cause i go to a pond and cast net and catch the fresh water fish. in the intercoastle of south florida.At a spill way or anywhere. Be specific pleasee.
And whats the best bait for tarpon besides mullet cause they stopped running. so now i cant find anymore. and i cant think of anything to use.
Fresh water fish...some. You can use the fresh water fish that are more salt water tolerant; Mayans being the first thought that comes to mind with a second being a Tilapia. These are baits often used in brackish water conditions for Snook besides Mullet. As for the Tarpon, with the cold fronts coming in and cooling water temps, these fish will start to stage off inlets awaiting the next bait run..Shrimp. They've hit hard on the mullet which are still out there but these next months start to put these fish into a different mood and deeper water. That's probably why you haven't been seeing too many. Keep with the mullet when they're abundant, switch to jumbo shrimp, lady fish, pinfish and such as well as lures when mullet are scarce. Night time will probably be your best bet around inlets, cuts and bridges. Dress warm. ~Good luck catchin'
Cold weather fish kill 2010, snook, tarpon and other fish