11-12-2001, 03:38 PM
Redfish<br>Now that our weather is starting to get back to normal the redfishing has been doing the same. The water temperature has come down in the 70's and the reds have been starting to group back up on the flats after sunrise. I haven't seen any schools of more than 20 fish yet but we should see schools near 100 one last time before the water drops below 70. <br>Most of the reds we have caught over the past week have been caught on cut lady fish or live mullet. We have managed to boat a few on top water, but they have been a little sluggish in their strikes prior to noon. Most of the fish have been laying in the small sandy holes in 2 to 3 feet of water waiting for bait to swim by. This has made sight fishing difficult, so as you work a flat try working your lure across every pot hole a few times. Keep in mind that the water clarity is very good on most flats and these fish will spook off if you wait till you are on top of them. This is a good time to work on your long casts. <br> <br>Trout<br>Trout fishing has continued to pick up this week. All of our larger fish have been caught on top water pulgs and the larger numbers of fish have been caught on sinking twitch baits like MirrOlure's 51MR-808 and the TT-28 and 21 rigged with a Daiichi Bleeding Hook on the front. Most of the trout we have caught have been along the drop-offs along the outer edge of the flats and deeper water along tree lines. <br>Best chance<br>If you have your heart set on catching a red, try fishing the numerous schools of ladyfish first thing in the morning and hold on to a few for cut bait. If you are having a hard time fishing the ladyfish, just look for the birds feeding in the middle of the river. Once you have your bait, work your way across the flats till you see a few reds or nervous bait. Toss your cut ladyfish around these areas and hold on. If you put in the time, you will get your red. <br>For those of you who just want to hook into a big red. Try the same thing but on the outer edge of the flats. This is the time of year when the big bulls work these areas in search of an easy meal. <br><br><br>See you on the water<br>Capt. Doug Blanton<br>Indian River Adventures<br>321-432-9470