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   March is a transitional month, and water temperatures start rising. Trout season is re-opened and the bite starts to get better. Bait and species like bluefish, Jack Crevalle, and Spanish Mackerel will show up if the cold dissipates as normal years past. Diving / sub surface plugs such as Rapalas, BiteABaits, Mirro lures and Hall'em In Lures will start to take there fair share in the creek mouths and river. If the weather cooperates like I have seen before, topwaters can start to produce as well. "Walk the dog method" of topwaters can produce big trophies. Pay attention to the weather temps, it will tell a story. But, it is the start! Redfish will continue to be caught in the backcountry creeks and shallow mud flats as the fish are still enjoying the mid - day warmth of the flats. Mud minnow, crabs and shrimp are still top choice's on a TBS black nickel Jig head. For the lure angler, my black bucktail is a great choice as well as soft plastic presentations in a dark color. (golden bream, rootbeer etc.) Use as little terminal tackle as possible and a 30 inch piece of High Seas Fluorocarbon (15 - 20lb) with as light of a jig as you can effectively get away with. There will still be plenty of shallow water Redfish and the water is genrally still clear. Spoons, spinners, topwaters and shallow running plugs along the grass lines at high tides will also do well. If the water is still cool make sure to retrieve the lure slowly. Black drum will still be taken on bait in the backcountry as well. Jig & shrimp combos will be the most effective. But, the big Black drum will be moving into the jetties for there spawn and a crab or clam on a fish finder rig and heavier tackle will be the best bet for a trophy.

Capt. Tony Bozzella / TBS JIGS
Professional Angler / Guide
www.tonybozzella.com
www.tbsjigs.com
904 651 0182

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   Capt. Tony Bozzella knows fish and he knows fishing. He should -- he literally grew up on the water, near Montauk, at the eastern end of Long Island. Capt. Tony is a full time guide and long time tournament pro having a top 5 and multiple top 10 finishes on the Professional Redfish Tour. He has won the Mitzi Skiff Redfish Shootout overall tour champion, Key Largo Backcountry Challenge and the Top Guide Award. Capt. Tony also won first place in the 2004, 2006 and 2007, Celebrity Redbone tournaments and has over 30 top 5 finishes throughout the Southeast. He has been featured on ESPN, OLN, FOX, television, various magazines and news articles. Capt. Tony is patient, knowledgeable, easy going and he also owns and operates TBS Jigs and Charters, a company with quality custom rods, flats lures / Jigs and inshore charters that specialize in Light tackle Backcountry and Fly fishing. www.tonybozzella.com www.tbsjigs.com . He is also on the Pro Staff with The Florida Sportsman Magazine, traveling the state, with 8 shows a year, teaching and seminar speaking.