Thursday, November 13, 2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Fishing Report 10/8/14
Inshore
The mullet run is in full swing! These tasty inshore treats
have made their way inside the inlet and snook, Jacks, tarpon and sharks are
having their way with them. Fishing
areas like “Beer Can” just north of Boynton Beach Inlet has been good for large
jacks, snook and sharks as this area is holding large numbers of mullet. Large
mullet schools can be found just off the beach up and down the coast. Tarpon
are the main focus just off the beach. Try using live mullet with a 4/0 or 5/0
circle hook depending on the size of the mullet you have.
Offshore
October is here, one of my favorite times of year for
fishing. The mahi mahi are showing up in good numbers from Palm Beach through
Jupiter. Live mullet and google eyes are the bait of choice. Slow trolling and
drifting in 90-150’ with these baits is your best bet. Don’t forget to have a
pitch bait ready like a D.O.A. Baitbuster for the passing dolly. The blackfin
tuna have started to show slowly. Trolling deep diver plugs and vertical
jigging from 200’ to 300’ will get you on these fish.
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Sunday, June 1, 2014
Fishing Report 6/1/14
Inshore
The top water bite has picked up in the early morning hours of the day. I like using a DOA Airhead rigged weedless and weightless popped across the top for snook, trout and redfish. Getting up early will become critical in the coming hot summer months. The flats will be holding fish shallow in the wee hours of the day. Don't totally write off fishing mid morning and early afternoon, just rethink your approach. Look to move to deeper water as that sun gets higher in the sky. A DOA shrimp will work well during these times, as well as a jerkbait and jig head. Glass minnows have moved in good so trying to match that hatch will be your best bet.
Offshore
The large blackfin tuna bite was on fire for a few weeks, but has since slowed. Don't give up on these guys just yet, there are still some jumbos around. Live goggle eyes have been the key for them at the current time but don't over look your vertical jigs and trolling plugs. Jigging has been producing a good number of bonita as well as small blackfin tuna. Having a quality depth finder and marine chart will increase your odds of finding areas where these guys are holding. Throwing one of these little blacks on wire rig can be a great way to pick up a wahoo or large billfish. Have some double stingers rigged and ready to get them on the hook fast and back out. There has also been a lot a school size dolphin. Make sure to have a pitch bait ready like a DOA terror Eyz or Baitbuster when these inquisitive little guys surround your yak.
See you on the water!
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Fishing Report 4/8/14
Inshore
Spring time fishing is here! Good numbers of large trout are being caught in their normal spring time locations. Try using a bait fish type lure like a DOA Airhead or jerk bait. The water has been pretty clear lately so focus on natural colored baits. Mangroves and docks have been holding good numbers of trout, redfish and snook. On the flats large trout are feeding well on outgoing tides up and down the river.
Offshore
The live bait bite was on fire early in the last two weeks. Lots of dolphin and kingfish being caught in the Palm Beach and Jupiter areas. Dolphin have been in the 6-15lb range with a few over 15lbs. We have caught and seen sailfish every trip offshore the last few weeks. Focus on live baiting 130'-180' for the sails, kings and dolphin. Making your way out a little deeper the blackfin tuna have showed up along with some bonita. We have been catching them on the troll as well as jigging. Try trolling from 170'-240' and jigging starting in 220' working your way out till you start finding them. 3-6oz vertical jigs will put a few of these tasty guys in the fish bag.
See you on the water!
Brian Nelli
772.201.5899
Brian@tckayakfishing.com
www.tckayakfishing.com
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Spring time fishing is here! Good numbers of large trout are being caught in their normal spring time locations. Try using a bait fish type lure like a DOA Airhead or jerk bait. The water has been pretty clear lately so focus on natural colored baits. Mangroves and docks have been holding good numbers of trout, redfish and snook. On the flats large trout are feeding well on outgoing tides up and down the river.
Offshore
The live bait bite was on fire early in the last two weeks. Lots of dolphin and kingfish being caught in the Palm Beach and Jupiter areas. Dolphin have been in the 6-15lb range with a few over 15lbs. We have caught and seen sailfish every trip offshore the last few weeks. Focus on live baiting 130'-180' for the sails, kings and dolphin. Making your way out a little deeper the blackfin tuna have showed up along with some bonita. We have been catching them on the troll as well as jigging. Try trolling from 170'-240' and jigging starting in 220' working your way out till you start finding them. 3-6oz vertical jigs will put a few of these tasty guys in the fish bag.
See you on the water!
Brian Nelli
772.201.5899
Brian@tckayakfishing.com
www.tckayakfishing.com
Monday, March 24, 2014
Fishing Report 3/24/14
Inshore
Fishing the last few weeks was pretty good with a good mix of species. Fishing the Stuart area with DOA shrimp as well as live shrimp produced redfish, pompano, black drum, flounder, sheepshead, trout, snook and bluefish. Fishing the flats that have some grass has been key. Work pot holes and channel edges, popping the shrimp cross or down current. Pompano have thinned, but are still a few around to put on the dinner plate.
Offshore
Dolphin, sailfish, kingfish and a few cobia have been the species being talked about the last few weeks. Weather as not been the best for us to get out, but we did manage one day that brought sailfish and kingfish to the yak. Live bait like goggle eyes and blue runners continue to be your best bet. Rig them up with a 50lb stinger rig and 40-50lb florocarbon leader. Target 60-90' for cobia and as you head out you should find the kings in 110-140'. Sailfish will be in the 120-180' and head deep for the dolphin.
See you on the water.
Brian Nelli
772.201.5899
Brian@tckayakfishing.com
www.tckayakfishing.com
Fishing the last few weeks was pretty good with a good mix of species. Fishing the Stuart area with DOA shrimp as well as live shrimp produced redfish, pompano, black drum, flounder, sheepshead, trout, snook and bluefish. Fishing the flats that have some grass has been key. Work pot holes and channel edges, popping the shrimp cross or down current. Pompano have thinned, but are still a few around to put on the dinner plate.
Offshore
Dolphin, sailfish, kingfish and a few cobia have been the species being talked about the last few weeks. Weather as not been the best for us to get out, but we did manage one day that brought sailfish and kingfish to the yak. Live bait like goggle eyes and blue runners continue to be your best bet. Rig them up with a 50lb stinger rig and 40-50lb florocarbon leader. Target 60-90' for cobia and as you head out you should find the kings in 110-140'. Sailfish will be in the 120-180' and head deep for the dolphin.
See you on the water.
Brian Nelli
772.201.5899
Brian@tckayakfishing.com
www.tckayakfishing.com
Friday, March 14, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Fishing Report 3/10/14
Inshore
The Stuart and Fort Pierce areas are still holding decent numbers of pompano. Target areas close to the inlets and deeper channels throwing a DOA shrimp. The water has been semi-clear so try using more natural colors in either the 3 or 4 inch shrimp. Fort Pierce has been holding a few reds in the upper slot. Working the mangroves with a jerk bait or DOA shrimp will do the trick. Trout fishing has gotten a little better with more school size trout being caught. Some of the bigger gals are on the flats, but not always cooperative. Finally as always this time of year the bluefish, lady fish and jacks are out there to put a bend in your rod.
Offshore
There has been some consistent action on the dolphin off Palm Beach and Boynton Beach. Slow trolling a goggle eye or blue runner will get their attention. Sailfish are still being caught in good numbers up and down the coast. Again slow trolling a live bait will bring these guys to the yak. Kings were in good numbers the last few days off Jupiter and Palm Beach. Live bait rigged on a 50lb wire stinger rig is the way to go with these guys. 15-25lb fish have been common and a few bruisers in the 50+lb range are lurking. The one time we were able to get offshore the past two weeks we focused on Cobia. It was a little slow, but we had success with a 25lber. Drifting in the 40-60' range of Stuart is a good area to start looking. Look for sharks, turtles, and manta rays with anything following close behind. I like to bounce the bottom with a DOA swimming mullet while drifting a live bait and keeping an eye out for anything on the surface. Finally, if all else fails hit the reefs of Hobe Sound and Stuart for consistent spanish mackerel action. Their has been larger ones moving through this last week and are always a fun catch on light tackle.
Brian Nelli
772.201.5899
Brian@tckayakfishing.com
www.tckayakfishing.com
The Stuart and Fort Pierce areas are still holding decent numbers of pompano. Target areas close to the inlets and deeper channels throwing a DOA shrimp. The water has been semi-clear so try using more natural colors in either the 3 or 4 inch shrimp. Fort Pierce has been holding a few reds in the upper slot. Working the mangroves with a jerk bait or DOA shrimp will do the trick. Trout fishing has gotten a little better with more school size trout being caught. Some of the bigger gals are on the flats, but not always cooperative. Finally as always this time of year the bluefish, lady fish and jacks are out there to put a bend in your rod.
Offshore
There has been some consistent action on the dolphin off Palm Beach and Boynton Beach. Slow trolling a goggle eye or blue runner will get their attention. Sailfish are still being caught in good numbers up and down the coast. Again slow trolling a live bait will bring these guys to the yak. Kings were in good numbers the last few days off Jupiter and Palm Beach. Live bait rigged on a 50lb wire stinger rig is the way to go with these guys. 15-25lb fish have been common and a few bruisers in the 50+lb range are lurking. The one time we were able to get offshore the past two weeks we focused on Cobia. It was a little slow, but we had success with a 25lber. Drifting in the 40-60' range of Stuart is a good area to start looking. Look for sharks, turtles, and manta rays with anything following close behind. I like to bounce the bottom with a DOA swimming mullet while drifting a live bait and keeping an eye out for anything on the surface. Finally, if all else fails hit the reefs of Hobe Sound and Stuart for consistent spanish mackerel action. Their has been larger ones moving through this last week and are always a fun catch on light tackle.
Brian Nelli
772.201.5899
Brian@tckayakfishing.com
www.tckayakfishing.com
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Fishing Report 2/23/14
Inshore
Pompano fishing has been pretty productive as of late. Fishing the flats close to an inlet will provide you the best opportunity. We have got them on both incoming and outgoing tides. DOA shrimp in watermelon glitter has been the go to lure. The trout bite has been good in the Fort Pierce area. Slot size fish have been caught in good numbers with some gator trout almost every trip. Popping a DOA shrimp in pot holes has worked well. Redfish have been hit and miss, but you can find these guys close to the mangroves right now. Try throwing a DOA jerk bait or, my favorite, a DOA shrimp up close to mangroves during the higher tides.
Offshore
Sailfish have been caught in good numbers in the Boynton Beach and Delray areas. A live blue runner or goggle eye hooked to a 7/0 circle hook and 40lb fluorocarbon will do the trick. Dolphin are also still being caught off Boynton Beach. We had a few good days of really nice weed lines in the 250-350' areas. The same bait set up will work for these guys. Cobia are also starting to show up in good numbers. Try drifting the reefs in 60-80' in the southern region bouncing a DOA swimming mullet. In the Stuart area look to target 50-60' drifting blue runners and have a pitch rod ready with a swimming mullet tied on for passing fish.
Brian Nelli
772.201.5899
Brian@tckayakfishing.com
www.tckayakfishing.com
Pompano fishing has been pretty productive as of late. Fishing the flats close to an inlet will provide you the best opportunity. We have got them on both incoming and outgoing tides. DOA shrimp in watermelon glitter has been the go to lure. The trout bite has been good in the Fort Pierce area. Slot size fish have been caught in good numbers with some gator trout almost every trip. Popping a DOA shrimp in pot holes has worked well. Redfish have been hit and miss, but you can find these guys close to the mangroves right now. Try throwing a DOA jerk bait or, my favorite, a DOA shrimp up close to mangroves during the higher tides.
Offshore
Sailfish have been caught in good numbers in the Boynton Beach and Delray areas. A live blue runner or goggle eye hooked to a 7/0 circle hook and 40lb fluorocarbon will do the trick. Dolphin are also still being caught off Boynton Beach. We had a few good days of really nice weed lines in the 250-350' areas. The same bait set up will work for these guys. Cobia are also starting to show up in good numbers. Try drifting the reefs in 60-80' in the southern region bouncing a DOA swimming mullet. In the Stuart area look to target 50-60' drifting blue runners and have a pitch rod ready with a swimming mullet tied on for passing fish.
Brian Nelli
772.201.5899
Brian@tckayakfishing.com
www.tckayakfishing.com
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Fishing Report 2/9/14
Inshore
Finally the water temp has dropped and the pompano are in the river. Both Fort Pierce and Stuart areas have been producing for us. Look for these fish to be holding around large pot holes and channel edges. We have had the most success with working a DOA shrimp. There have also been some 18" cookie cutter trout in the same areas. In the Stuart area Redfish have been in decent numbers on the flats during higher tides. Both the Trout and redfish have been taken on DOA shrimp as as well as Cal shad tails. Concentrate on looking for these sandy areas (pot holes) during midday, as fish are trying to warm up with the cooler water temps.
Offshore
If you are looking for constant action there is no better place to hit right now than Pecks Lake of Hobe Sound. The Spanish mackerel are thick and willing to hit anything that has a flash to it. Venturing further south to Boynton Beach the dolphin bite has been decent with a least a hook up each trip. There has also been some 3-4lb blackfin tuna anywhere from 190-300'. Try trolling around a DOA Terror Eyz or some other smaller baits for the balckfin. Focus for us will soon switch to Cobia in the coming weeks. Hope to have some good reports.
Brian Nelli
772-201-5899
brian@tckayakfishing.com
www.tckayakfishing.com
Finally the water temp has dropped and the pompano are in the river. Both Fort Pierce and Stuart areas have been producing for us. Look for these fish to be holding around large pot holes and channel edges. We have had the most success with working a DOA shrimp. There have also been some 18" cookie cutter trout in the same areas. In the Stuart area Redfish have been in decent numbers on the flats during higher tides. Both the Trout and redfish have been taken on DOA shrimp as as well as Cal shad tails. Concentrate on looking for these sandy areas (pot holes) during midday, as fish are trying to warm up with the cooler water temps.
Offshore
If you are looking for constant action there is no better place to hit right now than Pecks Lake of Hobe Sound. The Spanish mackerel are thick and willing to hit anything that has a flash to it. Venturing further south to Boynton Beach the dolphin bite has been decent with a least a hook up each trip. There has also been some 3-4lb blackfin tuna anywhere from 190-300'. Try trolling around a DOA Terror Eyz or some other smaller baits for the balckfin. Focus for us will soon switch to Cobia in the coming weeks. Hope to have some good reports.
Brian Nelli
772-201-5899
brian@tckayakfishing.com
www.tckayakfishing.com
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