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
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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
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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
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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

Fishing Report 12/16/13

Inshore

The trout bite has slowed this past few weeks. With the water cooling and water clarity diminishing it's expected. We have still got on a few nicer trout in the 25" range , but the numbers are low. Look to fish the docks and mangroves for some consistent action of redfish, sheepshead and trout. DOA shrimp is always a favorite this time of year. Hopefully we will get a good cold front for a few days to bring in the pompano.

Offshore

Sailfish and dolphin are the targeted species for the next few months. We have had luck off Boynton Beach in 120-150'  for sailfish on live goggle eyes. For dolphin we have pushed out a little further to 300' to get on them. Goggle eyes and mullet work great on a flat line for the dollies.

Fishing Report 11/21/13

Inshore

Trout have been the main target on the flats and drop offs for us these past weeks. Focus on 4-5 foot of water on outgoing tides around Ft. Pierce. The D.O.A.  4" shrimp has worked well. If you are just looking to bend a line there is plenty of lady fish and jacks in the Saint Lucie inlet area. Any lure worked fast will entice a bite from these greedy creatures. Snook fishing around the bridges in Stuart and Fort Pierce has been hit and miss. Try throwing D.O.A. Terror Eyz in the "Big one" size up current around the structure and slowly reel in. Also with the rain today and tomorrow try your local spillways with the same technique. Finally don't forget about the sheepshead bite. Grab some live shrimp and hit the docks and bridge pilings almost anywhere to find some consistent action.

Offshore

The weather has kept us off the beach the last few weeks. Reports of a good dolphin bite off Boynton Beach and Palm Beach has been the norm almost everyday. Live finger mullet works well drifting and slow trolling, but always remember to have a pitch bait like a D.O.A. Terror Eyz or Baitbuster for cruising fish. We are getting into the prime time of year for sailfish. In the coming weeks I will be trying kite fishing from the yak for the first time, so look for a report in the coming weeks.

Brian Nelli
brian@tckayakfishing.com
772.201.5899
www.tckayakfishing.com