http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/ Check Out www.reelreports.com Reel Time Reports en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:08:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/images/sfc/misc/rss.jpg http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/ http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16861-ft-pierce-inshore-offshore-report.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:54:59 GMT NOVEMBER 19, 2009 INSHORE - Good reports from the inshore anglers this week. We had a lot of action from the spanish mackerel, bluefish and... NOVEMBER 19, 2009

INSHORE - Good reports from the inshore anglers this week. We had a lot of action from the spanish mackerel, bluefish and jacks that are in the Ft. Pierce Inlet and around the local bridges. These fish have been taking just about any kind of bait however the best has been a 1/4oz. silver spoon. The bottom fishing remains steady for snapper, black drum, sheepshead and the croakers are starting to show up. All of these fish can be caught on a live shrimp. The snook fishing has also been good around the lighted docks in the Ft. Pierce Inlet. The top bait has a been finger mullet. And, I did have reports of some flounder showing up around the sand bars along the Inlet. Try using a live shrimp or a finger mullet.

OFFSHORE - The offshore conditions are still not the best for the smaller boats but, the bigger sport fishing boats are reporting some sailfish action starting in 100 feet of water. Most of the fish were caught on a ballyhoo. I also had reports of several nice wahoo in the 30 to 40 pound range and they were caught in 210 feet of water on a split tail mullet. Also, a few kingfish in 80 feet of water and I had a handful of cobia reported around the buoy's and wrecks.

TEEN ANGLERS - When we arrived at the Jaycee Park boat ramp this morning there was a very stiff breeze and a very high tide. All the Teen Anglers and their family members had to remove their shoes and roll up their pants legs and wade out to the finger piers. The good thing is that the wind did lay down some as the morning went on and it was a beautiful sunny day! We had a total of 14 Teen Anglers fishing and they caught a total of 17 fish.


In the Middle School Division
1st place - Dylora Kohler - Southern Oaks Middle - 3lb. 14oz. redfish
2nd place - Lane Burton - St. Andrews - 2lb. 10oz. sheepshead
Michael Williams - Palm Pointe - 2lb. 10oz. redfish
3rd place - DJ Markowski - Forest Grove Middle - 2lb. 7oz. redfish

In the High School Division
1st place - Shane Surrency - Lincoln Park Academy - 13 oz. mangrove snapper
2nd place - Tyler Serio - Lincoln Park Academy - 9oz. mangrove snapper
3rd place - there were no other fish weighed in for the High School Division

Biggest fish of the tournament trophy went to Dylora Kohler for her redfish.

For more info on being a boat volunteer or joining Teen Anglers call 772-201-5773 or go to the web at National Teen Anglers

If you would like to report a catch you can e-mail me at cward11605@aol.com or call me at 772-201-5770. You can also reach me on the web at Indian River Lagoon Fishing Charters - Ft. Pierce Fishing Charters - Vero Beach Fishing Charters - Capt. Joe Ward

Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Capt. Joe Ward
Capt. Joe's River Charters ]]> Florida Fishing Reports Captain Joe Ward http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16861-ft-pierce-inshore-offshore-report.html http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16802-ft-pierce-inshore-offshore-report.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:41:26 GMT NOVEMBER 14, 2009 INSHORE - With al the strong windy conditions all week -- this was a good time to do a little maintenance on your fishing... NOVEMBER 14, 2009

INSHORE - With al the strong windy conditions all week -- this was a good time to do a little maintenance on your fishing equipment. Changing the line, giving the reel a shot of grease and tightening all the screws and handles. If that didn't take you very long then it was time for the honey do list and that took up all the rest of the week.

However, I did have a couple of reports under size snook being caught along the lighted docks in the Ft. Pierce Inlet. The top bait to use has been a live shrimp. I also talked to a couple of anglers that put their boats in at Round Island and found plenty of catch and release trout, small snook and plenty of jacks and ladyfish. But, you have to stay close to the east shore line or the wind will catch you and blow you out quickly. You know it is bad when you go to the boat ramp and no one is there.

OFFSHORE - There is no offshore report this week because of the sea conditions.

If you would like to report a catch you can e-mail me at cward11605@aol.com or call me at 772-201-5770. You can also reach me on the web at Indian River Lagoon Fishing Charters - Ft. Pierce Fishing Charters - Vero Beach Fishing Charters - Capt. Joe Ward

Capt. Joe Ward
Capt. Joe's River Charters ]]> Florida Fishing Reports Captain Joe Ward http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16802-ft-pierce-inshore-offshore-report.html http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16791-south-indian-river-fishing-report-11-12-a.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:44:41 GMT November 11, 2009 INSHORE: Tough fishing conditions along the Treasure Coast had anglers scratching their heads and wondering when and where... November 11, 2009

INSHORE:

Tough fishing conditions along the Treasure Coast had anglers scratching their heads and wondering when and where they might go fishing lately. Lots of wind each day made it a challenge to get out on the water. Offshore was pretty much out of the question and inshore wasn't much better. After canceling several days, we finally made the attempt on Sunday. It made for a very limited area to fish.

Will Whitehead and his friend, Ty Fisher, were back out with me on Sunday. They caught fish, but it was tough fishing in both the wind and waves that we endured. The water was pretty chopped up and will take several calm days to clean up the water conditions. The trout bite should continue to hold it's own, but don't forget that it's catch and release. I didn't hear much about snook fishing this week. The conditions were right for activity around the jetties at night, but few dared the adventure. The weekend is much more promising for fishing. Still some winds, but nothing like the past week out there.

Pompano fishing should improve with the cooling off , sand fleas, Doc's Goofy Jigs and DOA jerk baits will work well when fishing for pomps. Add that toof the water temperatures. They have been in the river and along the surf. Live shrimp your next trip out fishing. Some sand perch have been caught around the bridges and it should take off now as well. Live or dead shrimp are great off the catwalks. We should see some flounder around the jetties and bridges soon. As things get back to normal, the fishing should be good out there.

Tip of the Week:

Make sure you pack your rain gear as winter continues to work its way into the Treasure Coast. It might not rain, but those windy days can get you wet just as well on the water. Wear your rain gear when traveling around on the water to keep that cold spray from getting you soaked. We have many windy days throughout the wintertime and into spring. Planning on how to battle the winds and deal with the waves and sea spray can make an otherwise uncomfortable day into a much more enjoyable trip on the water. Have a safe and fun time out there!

As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
Indian River Lagoon Fishing Charters - Port St Lucie Fishing Charters - Fort Pierce Fishing Charters - Florida Fishing Charters - Treasure Coast Fishing - Vero Beach Fishing Charters Charters - Jensen Beach Fishing Charters - Stuart Fishing Charters

email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com

772-284-3852 ]]> Florida Fishing Reports Captain Charlie Conner http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16791-south-indian-river-fishing-report-11-12-a.html http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16749-orlando-florida-report-11-7-09-a.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:13:41 GMT Some high winds have descended upon central Florida and are forecast to remain with us for much of the coming week. The wind has made sight fishing... Some high winds have descended upon central Florida and are forecast to remain with us for much of the coming week. The wind has made sight fishing difficult but we have managed to catch some nice redfish and seatrout despite the challenging conditions. Water levels are still quite high but the temperature has dropped significantly with yesterday morning's water at 66 degrees.If conditions allow you to find the fish, they have been biting.

Last week, prior to the arrival of the cooler temperatures, I made a trip to Mosquito Lagoon with my friend Mike. We hoped we would be able to find a few tarpon lingering around. We only saw a couple and did not get any bites. The redfish and large seatrout, however, were much more cooperative. We caught several of each on a DOA shrimp and used the Baitbuster for some redfish double hookups.



This Monday, I made a solo trip to Mosquito Lagoon. It was the first day of the cloudy and blustery weather. I used 5.5 inch DOA Cal lures in Stark Naked and Silver Mullet colors to catch several trout over 24 inches as well as three redfish from 30-38 inches. All were caught around schools of small mullet holding around patches of shallow grass and sand.



Tuesday, I fished with Larry and his wife Debbie. The wind was blowing when we started but they both caught several trout to 25 inches using the CAL tails. We found a few schools of redfish as well as scattered singles during the day. The wind and clouds made it tough to see and cast to the fish. A handful of trout were caught and released but no redfish made it to the boat.


The forecast for Friday was for winds up to 20 mph. Despite the poor conditions, Canadian residents Mark and Marianne wanted to give it a try anyway. We spent the day along some lee shorelines attempting to avoid the choppy open waters. Both caught some nice redfish including a 48 inch brute.





When the wind dies down, the cooler water should produce some good fishing for tailing redfish. Trophy trout have made their way onto the flats and can be found in the shallow sand holes throughout the day. We have been seeing some black drum each day as well. The DOA shrimp is one of the few lures that is effective on all three species. Fish it slowly along the bottom for best results.

Capt. Chris Myers
Central Florida Sight Fishing Charters
Orlando Fishing Guide Charters-Mosquito Lagoon,Cocoa Beach,Daytona ]]> Florida Fishing Reports Capt Chris M http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16749-orlando-florida-report-11-7-09-a.html http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16745-south-indian-river-fishing-report-11-6-a.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:25:31 GMT November 6, 2009 INSHORE: I usually talk about windy weather in March, but here we are in November and we have windy conditions throughout the... November 6, 2009

INSHORE:

I usually talk about windy weather in March, but here we are in November and we have windy conditions throughout the Treasure Coast and it appears to be here for several days. The fishing has been very good out there, but few anglers have been able to brave the choppy waters to give it a try. I managed a day out earlier in the week, but had to cancel the last couple of days with small craft advisories out.

The pompano bite has been good and I found some early in the week that were feeding under the ladyfish and jacks. They have been nice size in the 15 - 18 inch range. Live shrimp, sand fleas, DOA shrimp or Doc's Goofy Jigs can get you some action on a very tasty fish this time of year. There are also pomps along the beach when it is fishable. Snook fishing around the inlet has continued to be productive on the tide changes and at night. Live mullet, Bait Busters and feather jigs are all good choices for snook. If you are fishing around the spillways, try the Bait Busters or TerrorEyz for good results. Redfish reports were mostly north of Fort Pierce around the Moorings. It's a tough place to fish this week though. Trout season is closed, but the bite had been very good. Release the fish carefully and handle them as little as possible.

Bridges have held snapper, black drum and sheephead with a few reports of some sand perch moving into the inlet. The river is overrun with jacks and ladyfish and lots of fun for the kids and young at heart. I found lots of tarpon at first light around the turning basin earlier in the week. Live mullet will be your best bet at coaxing one into striking. Bluefish have been hanging around the mouth of the inlet along with big jacks, tarpon and snook. It's a great time of year to fish......just a little challenging this week.

Please take a moment and keep one of my good fishing buddies, who is also a cousin, in your thoughts. Tom Hull has accompanied me on many scouting trips to try out new lures, try new fishing areas and just help me enjoy a day on the water. He was diagnosed with cancer this summer and has been going through treatments since then. I haven't been able to get him out fishing since August and look forward to having a chance to take him out one day soon. He truly loves to fish and I miss him being on the water. Thanks for thinking of him!

As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
Indian River Lagoon Fishing Charters - Port St Lucie Fishing Charters - Fort Pierce Fishing Charters - Florida Fishing Charters - Treasure Coast Fishing - Vero Beach Fishing Charters Charters - Jensen Beach Fishing Charters - Stuart Fishing Charters

email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com

772-284-3852

Tom Hull on one of his recent fishing trips on the Indian River.

]]> Florida Fishing Reports Captain Charlie Conner http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16745-south-indian-river-fishing-report-11-6-a.html http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16734-ft-pierce-inshore-offshore-report.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:40:04 GMT NOVEMBER 5, 2009 INSHORE - We had good reports of trout and redfish over the weekend and before the winds started blowing and trout season closed... NOVEMBER 5, 2009

INSHORE - We had good reports of trout and redfish over the weekend and before the winds started blowing and trout season closed on November 1st. The trout were around Herman's Bay and feeding on soft plastic baits like a D.O.A. Terroreyz or a live finger mullet. Remember that the trout are catch and release only. Look around the docks along Indian River Drive for the redfish. A small crab or a jumbo live shrimp will be your best bet. The snook fishing remains good along the docks in the Ft. Pierce Inlet and a live shrimp has been hard to beat. I did have reports of some small tarpon that were also working in the Ft. Pierce Inlet and in the Turning Basin and they were feeding on live mullet when they did eat. Around the area bridges you can look for snapper, black drum and plenty of jacks and they all are feeding on live shrimp.

OFFSHORE - Again, before the wind started blowing from the NE and the sea conditions got bad I did have good reports from the weekend about the dolphin bite. There was a good number of dolphin to 15 pounds coming from 180 to 200 feet of water and they were taking ballyhoo. There was also a good cobia bite around both the 10 & 12A Buoys. Most of the fish were caught on Red Tail Hawks. The kingfish action was still steady in 60 to 80 feet of water, The bottom fishing for snapper, grouper and aj's has been good and they were taking live baits. And as always there are plenty of bonita and cuda's to take your bait.

BRAGGING BOARD - I got an e-mail and picture from Greg May about a trip he took offshore on Sunday. He reported that they came upon a school of cobia at the 10-A Buoy and they had 6 hits and landed 2. Greg had Adam & Mike Ball on the boat and they landed a 20 pounder and a 16 pounder.

If you want to report a catch you can e-mail me at cward11605@aol.com or call me at 772-201-5770. You can also visit me on the web at Indian River Lagoon Fishing Charters - Ft. Pierce Fishing Charters - Vero Beach Fishing Charters - Capt. Joe Ward

Capt. Joe Ward
Capt. Joe's River Charters ]]> Florida Fishing Reports Captain Joe Ward http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16734-ft-pierce-inshore-offshore-report.html http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16687-south-indian-river-fishing-report-10-29-a.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:31:15 GMT October 29, 2009 INSHORE: Warm fall weather has been the norm lately along the Treasure Coast. Light winds have allowed anglers to enjoy the... October 29, 2009

INSHORE:

Warm fall weather has been the norm lately along the Treasure Coast. light winds have allowed anglers to enjoy the great fishing action around the Indian River. Lots of baitfish all over the river this time of year makes it a fantastic time to fish. There is some great action all over the area, so plan on a fishing adventure soon!

Trout fishing continues to be the best bite all along the river. Jim Kosko, son, Brennan, and his friend, Grey was out with me earlier in the week. The guys battled with some snook around the docks, losing several big fish. We headed north of Fort Pierce and fished the grass flats for trout. Lots of trout continue to feed around the bait schools in two to five feet of water. The trout were waiting on the guys and along with some snook, ladyfish and jacks, they had a busy morning of fishing the Indian River flats. Brennan and Grey had a great time catching fish. DOA Deadly Combos or live shrimp will keep you busy reeling during the fall months. Harbor Branch, Bear Point and Queen's Cove continue to yield good amounts of good size trout.

Snook fishing around the inlet has been good on the high end of the tides and at night. James Herta sent me an email and photo of his first slot snook (29"). He caught it on a Mirr-O-Lure along the Stuart Causeway. Lots of tarpon continue to feed the inlet at night. The bluefish are along the jetties and invading the river for their share of the spoils. Spanish mackerel are spreading around the river and the turning basin will soon provide some great action for anglers. Pompano are along the surf and lots of fish are being caught south of Fort Pierce on the deeper flats. Redfish are being caught around the docks in the river. Bridge anglers are eagerly awaiting that first sign of the sand perch bite. There is action all over the river, so get out fishing soon!

Tip of the Week:

Just a reminder that trout season is closed November and December each year. Everyone is always attuned to snook season, but many forget about the closing of trout season. Catch and release is very important to trout. A de-hooker can reduce handling the fish for a quick release. The season will re-open on January 1st. Vermilion snapper will also go out of season on November 1st in the Atlantic and re-open on April 1st. It is important to keep track of seasons and sizes of fish. Ignorance of the law is never an excuse to possess an illegal fish.

As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
Indian River Lagoon Fishing Charters - Port St Lucie Fishing Charters - Fort Pierce Fishing Charters - Florida Fishing Charters - Treasure Coast Fishing - Vero Beach Fishing Charters Charters - Jensen Beach Fishing Charters - Stuart Fishing Charters

email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com

772-284-3852

Action from this weeks fishing!






]]> Florida Fishing Reports Captain Charlie Conner http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16687-south-indian-river-fishing-report-10-29-a.html http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16645-south-indian-river-fishing-report-10-23-a.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:42:54 GMT October 23, 2009 INSHORE: As our first winter front blew into the area, reminders of things to come was sure in my mind. A cold front followed... October 23, 2009

INSHORE:

As our first winter front blew into the area, reminders of things to come was sure in my mind. A cold front followed by windy days made it challenging for sure. We did manage to get out a few days later this week and skirted most of the wind to fish around the river. The weekend looks much more favorable, so plan to get out now that this front has finally calmed down.

The trout bite continues to be the best around the river. John, Tom and Jeff were out with me on Thursday and we found a great trout bite later in the morning. Lots of trout, a couple reds and a variety of other fish kept them busy once the bite took off. Larry, from West Palm, and Richard, from Oklahoma, were out with me today and after a couple of spots, the trout bite again turned on for us. Live shrimp, DOA Deadly Combos, and CAL jerk baits kept our reels busy on the trout flats. There are some big gators out there, too. Richard had three on that ended up getting the best of him. We did boat a number of good trout in the 18 - 22 inch class. Bear Point, Queen's Cove and Round Island are all good areas to get in on the trout action.

The inlet has been busy with mutton snapper. While most are undersize, many bigger fish have been taken. Not a lot of snook report with the windy conditions, but they are out there feeding, too. Pompano and Spanish mackerel have invaded the river. Captain Chris Nelson sent me a report of skipping just south of Fort Pierce. The deeper flats from the south bridge down to the power plant will be holding pompano. Spanish mackerel have been in the inlet and turning basin and also just south of Fort Pierce in the deeper flats. We hooked up on a nice Spanish on the Deadly Combo this week. It's a great time of year to fish!

Tip of the Week:

We are getting into that breezy time of year when most days will bring some kind of windy weather. Using the wind to your advantage can also help in your fishing. Drifting the flats can give you the opportunity to fish a larger area to find the fish bite. Both days this week, we would start near the lee side of the land and let the wind drift us across the flats. Each time we found that trout would be feeding in certain parts of the flats. With each drift, we would move a little north or south of the last one. Once the bite stops, move back again. You can fish big areas and once you find a good bite, it's easy to anchor in the productive areas. I seldom anchor up to fish. I have went to an area that had a good bite one day and nothing the next. By using a drift method, you will many times find that the fish are there, but just in another part of the flat that day. It works!

As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
Indian River Lagoon Fishing Charters - Port St Lucie Fishing Charters - Fort Pierce Fishing Charters - Florida Fishing Charters - Treasure Coast Fishing - Vero Beach Fishing Charters Charters - Jensen Beach Fishing Charters - Stuart Fishing Charters

email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com

772-284-3852 ]]> Florida Fishing Reports Captain Charlie Conner http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16645-south-indian-river-fishing-report-10-23-a.html http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16641-ft-pierce-inshore-offshore-report.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:40:22 GMT OCTOBER 22, 2009 INSHORE - Not a lot to report his week due to the windy conditions but, I did get a few repots of trout down around Bear Point... OCTOBER 22, 2009

INSHORE - Not a lot to report his week due to the windy conditions but, I did get a few repots of trout down around Bear Point and up around the Round Island area -- these are places you could get out of the wind. Most of the trout were caught on soft plastic baits like a D.O.A. shrimp fished slow in 3 to 5 feet of water. I also had good reports of snook in the Ft. Pierce Inlet and they were taking Red Tail Hawks on the tide changes. The local bridges are still holding some nice size black drum and snapper.Your best choice of baits is a small live shrimp.

OFFSHORE - Last weekend were the last reports I received -- again due to the weather sea conditions. The reports were pretty good for dolphin to 25 pounds and they were taking ballyhoo. The bite was in 70 to 200 feet of water. There was a very good sailfish bite to the south of the Ft. Pierce Inlet and it started in 100 feet of water. The sails were also taking ballyhoo. On Saturday I did have a 35 pound wahoo come into the docks and they said it was caught in 280 feet of water and also on a ballyhoo. The bottom fishing for snapper and grouper was also good when fishing over the reefs in 15 to 80 feet of water. On the deeper wrecks there was a good AJ bite.

TEEN ANGLERS - The monthly inshore fishing tournament for the Treasure Coast Chapter of Teen Anglers was rescheduled for this Saturday -- October 24th. The Teen's will meet at Jaycee Park in Ft. Pierce at 6:30am and fish until noon. For more info on Teen Anglers you can call 772-201-5773 or go to the web at www.teenanglers.org

If you would like to report a catch you can e-mail me at cward11605@aol.com or call me at 772-201-5770. You can also visit me on the web at www.captjoeward.com

Capt. Joe Ward
Capt. Joe's River Charters ]]> Florida Fishing Reports Captain Joe Ward http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/forum/florida-fishing-reports/16641-ft-pierce-inshore-offshore-report.html