This past week has been anything but fishy! High winds, rain and cold temps lead to very poor fishing conditions although some die hards are claiming to have done fairly well at the power plant out flows. Cobia, Black tip sharks, Lady fish and Trout were caught by those crazy enough to go. For those of us who chose to get our chores done it looks like relief is on the way. There is a warm up in the forecast and just in time. They are calling for an entire week of weather in the 70’s which could really turn things loose. The big Trout will get very active 3 to 4 feet of water. They have eaten the minimum for survival for months now and should really come alive with a warm up. The Redfish schools that poured in on this past moon phase should also start to get acclimated to the shallows and start more of a normal feeding pattern.
There is also some great opportunities to catch some big Sheepshead as they also seemed to pour onto the flats with this past moon. Again some slightly warmer water temps will get these guys to fire off as well. A shrimp on a #1 hook with a small split shot about 15 inches up the leader will work great for these fish.
A warming trend should also drive some of our bait back to the bridges and piers and out of deep water. With more bait moving around the bay things will get right and we can put this crazy winter behind us for good!
Catch Capt. Michael Anderson and Capt. Billy Nobles every Saturday morning on News CH8 at 6:30am and on AM970 for Reel Animals Saturday from 6:00am to 9:00am and Sunday mornings on AM620 for the TA Mahoney Co. Reel Animals Radio Show from 7am to 9am or to book a trip call 1-866-Gamefish.
