South Indian River Fishing Report

[Captain Charlie Conner]

November 15, 2006

Inshore:

For a few days it looked like summer again...but that is passing and looks like it's gonna be blowing a lot very soon! Winter is pretty predictable most weeks.....lots of wind and cool temperatures to keep you on your toes. The water has cooled off and you must change your fishing tactics to match the weather and temperatures.

We had another front head into the area, bringing windy conditions again. In spite of that, the fishing has remained active. Bridge anglers are enjoying catches of sheep head, croakers, flounder and some snapper. Beaches have been providing a few pompano, whiting and bluefish. The inlets have been holding lots of Spanish mackerel, bluefish and jacks.



Jordan Martinez caught this snook and lost a slot size at the boat in the recent Teen Anglers Tournament....

Snook fishing has been doing well with the conditions. Mostly shorts, but some keepers are still being caught around the bridges, seawalls and jetties. Live bait or jigs have worked the best. We have found a number of shorts hanging around the docks this week. Jordan Martinez boated a nice short snook and lost another that would have been slot size from around the docks in Fort Pierce.



Tyler Serio weighing in his sheephead for first place Middle School at the Teen Angler tournament....

Redfish were scattered on the flats. I didn't target them this week, but had several reports of catches north of Fort Pierce on the flats. Gold spoons, live bait and soft baits are the best choices right now. As this front moves by and the sun warms up the flats, look for them to be out there. This is the time of year to find small groups tailing some mornings on the flats. Lets hope the wind cooperates!

Flounder fishing picked up earlier in the week. Live shrimp works best, with soft baits a second choice. Around docks, sandy flats and around the inlet is the top places to seek them out. Tyler Serio caught a couple on Sunday along with a nice sheep head to top off his day. Ladyfish and jacks are just about anywhere you go...so just have some fun catching them!

Let's keep hoping for a mild winter and keep the water temps above normal. We were fortunate last year and so far this one hasn't been so bad at all. Lots of places to fish and lots of ways to fish for them! Get out and have some fun this week.

Best of luck to all the SKA anglers out fishing this weekend!

Tip of the Week:
Take a few minutes once in a while and check all your rods for damage. Broken or chipped guides will insure the loss of that big catch.... It's amazing how sharp a chipped or cracked guide is. It can cut Power Pro like butter if not repaired. Take a piece of nylon panty hose and run it through your guides. If you have problems...you will sure find out quick. There are many things between your hands and that fish on the other end. Making sure everything works properly help make that photo opportunity a reality!

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

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt Charlie Conner
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