Highlites of Spring, 2009









Warming water temperatures mark the beginning of summer. With this, the mullet schools are returning, afternoon showers will begin by the first of June, and pre-dawn starts are a must. Tarpon, jacks, and ladyfish join seatrout and redfish on the catch list during the summer months. Calm mornings make for stable conditions and reliable early morning redfishing.

The team of Bob2 (Cohen/Minner) had three days of excellent redfishing. Along with a pair of 29 pound, fly-caught giants, using live bait, they sightcasted 15 redfish in the 20-35 pound range with one over 40 pounds.

Ruben and Toby Holland celebrated Ruben's birthday with three days of redfishing on Mosquito Lagoon. The Hollands made a three-hour drive from southwest Florida to fish the Lagoon and both were rewarded with their personal biggest redfish and at least a dozen more in the 20-30 pound class. This is further proof that Mosquito Lagoon offers Florida's best opportunity to catch big redfish in shallow water.

In the spirit of father/son fishing, the Demes sightcasted a 20 pound redfish using live bait. High winds made this their only fish of the day as several others came unhooked.

Summer fishing is great! Come sight-fishing!

Capt. Scott MacCalla

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