Fishing Forecast 12/8/15

Inshore

Pompano, bluefish, jacks and Spanish mackerel become more of the focus in January. I like to target areas near the inlets like the mouth of the Loxahatchee River in Jupiter and Sailfish Flats in Stuart. These areas provide deeper channels and sand flats for the above mentioned species to swim in and out with the tides. Try working the edges of these channels with goofy jigs, small buck tails and D.O.A. Shrimp. With colder weather comes colder water and wind. It’s a great idea to get a pair of waders to keep you warm and dry from waves and spray on windy days

Offshore

January is considered one of the best months to target sailfish, but what turns the bite on is the hard Northeast winds. If you can time a trip just before the wind or right after you should end up with a nice day. Sailfish prefer smaller baits like smaller goggle eyes, pilchards or finger mullet. Keeping them up top on the surface and frisky is your best bet. Kite fishing can be done in a kayak, but in my opinion keep it simple. Flat lined baits as I mentioned will do just fine.

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Fishing Report 11/10/15

Inshore

Well i'd like to hope December will bring some cold fronts, but we will have to see since November felt like June. Coming into the winter months when water temps drop targeting areas that warm quickly like docks, mangroves and potholes will be the best bet. We do a lot of sight fishing this time of year when the water clears and finding pot holes is a breeze. Standing in a kayak drifting a flat is a great way to see your targets. Not all kayaks are stable enough to stand in if fished stock from the store. There are a couple companies that offer outriggers that can be rigged to most yaks to help with stability.

Offshore

Winter month opportunities in the kayak are always weather dependent. If there is a day where the seas allow you to get out, take advantage of it. Sailfish, mahi, kings and wahoo should be your targets. As usual goggle eyes and blue runners will be your best options. Keeping live bait in a kayak is easier than most people think.  All you need is a 5 gallon bucket and an aerator to keep 6 baits healthy. The normal depths should be strong this time of year. Try trolling by zig zagging 90-150’. Finally don’t forget your flag or another type of visual device to keep yourself seen between the waves.

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Fishing Report 10/12/15

Inshore

November brings cooler weather and the opportunity to fish all day without having the sun affect you or the fish. Snook, redfish and trout will all be cooperating this month. I love to use the kayak to get to an area to wade. Wade fishing gives you the opportunity to become even more stealthy by getting away of the noise of the kayak hull. Fishing mangrove lines and potholes using a DOA shrimp is my go to option. The shrimp skips well to reach the roots of the mangroves where fish may be lurking. When working the shrimp over potholes toss the lure beyond the hole and work it out of the grass and into the sand. A few good twitches and a nice thump should come your way.  

Offshore

It’s the time of year when the wind should always be on your mind. Northeast winds will start to push through making the surf a little rough. When you hit the beach and see that the surf is rough, take some time and watch the waves. Most of the time you can see there is a pattern of a few big sets and a calm period. Time it out right and stay dry. Fish will start to move in shallow as the cold fronts push through. Look to target mahi, kings and sails in the 80-120’ area. As always gogs will be your best bet for live bait. If you are on a budget grab your favorite plugs and frozen sardines. We have caught many sailfish, mahi and kings on dead sardines.

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Brian Nelli

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Fishing Report 9/10/15

Inshore

November brings cooler weather and the opportunity to fish all day without having the sun affect you or the fish. Snook, redfish and trout will all be cooperating this month. I love to use the kayak to get to an area to wade. Wade fishing gives you the opportunity to become even more stealthy by getting away of the noise of the kayak hull. Fishing mangrove lines and potholes using a DOA shrimp is my go to option. The shrimp skips well to reach the roots of the mangroves where fish may be lurking. When working the shrimp over potholes toss the lure beyond the hole and work it out of the grass and into the sand. A few good twitches and a nice thump should come your way.  

Offshore

It’s the time of year when the wind should always be on your mind. Northeast winds will start to push through making the surf a little rough. When you hit the beach and see that the surf is rough, take some time and watch the waves. Most of the time you can see there is a pattern of a few big sets and a calm period. Time it out right and stay dry. Fish will start to move in shallow as the cold fronts push through. Look to target mahi, kings and sails in the 80-120’ area. As always gogs will be your best bet for live bait. If you are on a budget grab your favorite plugs and frozen sardines. We have caught many sailfish, mahi and kings on dead sardines.

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Brian Nelli

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Fishing Report 8/10/15

Inshore

Early angler gets the fish. Fishing early or late in the day is still the key through September. The flats and inlets are holding large amounts of glass minnows. Using lures to imitate these baits will be your best bet. Fishing the inlets, docks and bridges will continue to be a great option. Try using a DOA Terror Eyz or jerk bait bounced near the bottom around the inlet. Fishing the shadow lines on the bridges at night with a mullet imitation will work great. On the flats work the mangroves around high tide with a bait that can be skipped up under the overhanging branches. These fish will be up in there deep getting out of the heat of the day.

Offshore

September is the month for us and wahoo. Almost all the wahoo caught in my career have been in September. Concentrate on live baiting large goggle eyes deeper in the water column. The best time of the month will be a few days before and after the full moon. Kingfish will still be around and will most likely be staying in that 20lb range. Don’t forget about sailfish. September is a great month for them. Smaller live baits like goggle eyes and blue runners will work best on a flat line. Finally balckfin tuna will come through in spurts. Look to target them with smaller vertical jigs and trolling feathers. 

  

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Fishing Report 7.10.15

Inshore

Fishing will be good if you can get out before the midday heat. The flats are still holding good amounts of bait including mullet and glass minnows. Finding and fishing the outside edges of these schools will produce multiple species. Snook fishing the inlets and bridges near them are a great option. Try using a DOA Terror Eyz bounced near the bottom around the inlet. Fishing the shadow lines on the bridges at night with a mullet imitation will be the best bet.

Offshore

Offshore fishing has slowed for most desirables. Kingfish will still be around, but look for them to be in the under 20lb range.  Sharks and bonita are a sure thing if you are looking to bed a rod. Wahoo will be on most people’s mind this month. Fishing 3 to 4 days before and after the full moon is usually best. I prefer running baits on a downrigger anywhere from 60-80’ below surface for a wahoo bite.   

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Fishing Report 6.10.15

Inshore

The fishing has really picked up and looks for it to stay that way for a while. The summer months are here so getting out early or late in the day can help with putting fish in the kayak.  Look for snook still pushing towards the inlets for their summer spawn. Macarthur Park and Palm Beach inlet are good places to hang around this month. Large Terror Eyz bounced around the jetties should entice a strike. In the park look to run the mangrove lines with a DOA shrimp or jerk bait. Further north in the Jensen Beach area redfish and large trout have been the talk. Mangrove lines on the high tide and flats with good current and potholes on the outgoing with put you in the right spot to land a few of each.

Offshore

Offshore fishing continues to be good. Kingfish, mahi, sailfish and tuna are the common catches. Look for wahoo bites to pick up around the full moons in the coming months. Running baits on a downrigger anywhere from 60-80’ below surface will help in your quest to land a wahoo.  Bait fishing has picked up and finding a dozen gogs before light should not be a problem. If getting up early is not your thing blue runners will work. Vertical jigging is still producing blackfin tuna anywhere from 230-275’. The bonitas have started to show up in larger numbers so be prepared to have to weed through them to put some sashimi on your plate.   

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Brian Nelli

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