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The cold weather that has
haunted us for the last week is finally taking its toll on our
fishery. There have been reports of snook, tarpon, and even
some redfish that have perished due to the cold weather.
Wildlife officials have rescued 91 sea turtles from the Mosquito
Lagoon area and numbers are only expected to increase as the cold
weather continues. Hopefully, the weather will start to warm
up early next week and things can return to normal.
Captain Scott
MacCalla, Backcast Charters, has still been catching redfish
in Mosquito Lagoon, despite the cold weather. Captain MacCalla
has been using small crab and shrimp flies for his best success.
The trick is to place the fly close, so the fish doesn't have to
move far.
Captain John Tarr,
Tailhunter Guide Service, said fishing has been a little
slow in the Edgewater and New Smyrna areas. Captain John
reported seeing plenty of fish, but stated they are a little hard to
get to eat. His best success has come on a fly that he ties
called the Slick Willie. Captain John also said that close
presentations and slow strips are the key to getting a bite.
The freshwater
scene will start to pick up as we are getting reports of shad
moving into the St. John's river. So far, they have been seen
in Lake Harney, but should continue south. As we get updates,
we will let everyone know. St, John's shad flies and shad
darts are still great flies for these fish. Even if the shad
aren't hitting, expect plenty of schoolie bass and slab sized bream.
If you wish to book any
of these guides, for a great day on the water, please check out our
Fly Fishing Guide Page, and
contact them. For further information, please stop in and
visit one of our stores, or e-mail us at
info@flyfishermaninc.com
2nd Flip
Pallot and Chico Fernandez Fly Fishing School - March 13-14 2010
4th
Annual Fly Fisherman Redcup Tournament - February 21, 2010
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