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September 06, 2007 - Key Largo Flats Report

We’ve had another one of those fall weather weeks here in the Florida Keys.  There were a few days of great weather along with the scattered showers.  Unfortunately, the rain can put a kink in fishing plans down here in South Florida.  But, you can take the downtime during inclement weather to do some tackle and boat maintenance.  There is nothing more destructive to your equipment than the harsh saltwater environment that we fish in.  And, there is nothing more aggravating than losing that fish of a lifetime due to equipment failure.  So, the next time you have to cancel a fishing trip due to weather take the time to perform some of those pesky maintenance items that you’ve been avoiding. 

 In the backcountry, the bite has been pretty good.  Along with the redfish have been snook and juvenile tarpon moving along the shorelines at the higher stages of the tide.  These fish will push up onto the crowns of the flats and along shorelines to feed as the tide floods.  On an outgoing tide the fish will drop off into the potholes and deeper water surrounding the shallows.  Schools of mullet and dirty water are usually the best place to start looking for these fish.  Due to the thick grass you will probably want to use a weedless rig to ensure that your bait looks natural.  My preferred lure is a Berkley Gulp Jerkshad rigged weedless with a worm hook.  This setup will give you plenty of casting distance and lands softly enough that the fish will not get spooked on a close cast.  The Gulp Jerkshads are scented and have great action allowing you to move the bait slower keeping it in the strike zone longer.  The trout action remains steady with plenty of schooling trout hanging out in the deeper basins (3-6 feet) around Flamingo.  There aren’t as many big trout in with the schools but there’s a lot of action during the hottest part of the day.  I have been finding some bigger trout in the edges of the flats hanging in the potholes in about 2-3 feet of water. 

 If you are unfamiliar with navigating the Everglades make sure to pick-up the Florida Bay Map & Guide at any of the local tackle shops and marinas.  Or you can call Cara Cooper at Everglades National Park, (305) 852-0331 ext. 0338 for a free copy of the Map & Guide.   

 Until next week, tight lines and light winds!

 

 

 


 

 

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