While the mullet run is in full swing, I’ve been hitting the surf in search of Snook. Some Snook have been seen but not caught, instead, lots of Flounder have been caught in the last week. Me and my neighbor have been hitting the surf between Port Canaveral and Patricks Air Force Base a few hours before dark almost every day this past week. Live finger mullet is the bait of choice on a 1/4 oz knocker rig slowly retrieved until the flounder grabs it. When you feel a hit, remember to give it about 10 seconds or more before you set the hook…if not, you will just rip the bait out of the flounders mouth. These flounder have been ranging from 17-20 inches and are holding in the deeper pockets along the surf, look for rips and deep drop offs for best results. Redfish have been caught in the surf as well using the same technique. Get out there while the fishing is hot!
The river fishing is also hot as well with Black Drum and Redfish schooled up on the flats. I plan on getting out there all next week to target these fish on some new rods that just came in from TFO Rods including the newest addition to their flyrod line…the “BVK”. Check out all the models at www.templeforkflyrods.com or for casting and spinning rods go to www.tforods.com.
-Capt. Willy Le
