Spring is in the air!
Marzo 11, 2020
Big Pine Key
6 fotos
+3
Bonefish
Barracuda (Great)
Permit
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Ladyfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout
Trip Summary
Trip Summary
The flats fishing here in the FL Keys has turned on with Permit up on the flats feeding heavily on crabs that they can find in the grass, rocky bottom, or sand. Permit are known as one of toughest fish to target on the flats due to the fish having great eyesight and being able to sense the boat and perhaps a theory known as fear from the angler with the rod in hand. The best way to catch a permit is a well place cast with a spinning rod and a live crab. The area the crab needs to be in order to get the fishes attention is anything in front of the fish inside the hula hoop. If you can do that while grabbing the fishes attention to the crab and most important “ not to move the crab “ you will have a pretty good chance of hooking a permit and possibly landing it.
There has been some Bonefish around in good numbers. Which makes a great opportunity for catching a few while sight fishing with a spinning rod or a fly rod.
Redfish is another opportunity as we may get a few shots with both spin and fly gear. The fishery we have is different from most places as we have a clear water environment and a select few spots that will hold them.
Tarpon is right around the corner and there may be some big fish around already. Mostly right now, Juvenile Tarpon will be the best option at this point.
A great option to pursue are Barracudas up on the flats which can very explosive strikes from a live bait or tube lure as seen in the photo.
This is a great time to book charter so I suggest looking into it now if haven’t yet because a lot of people are going to be booked up!