Central St. Johns
February might be the peak month for speckled perch (Crappie) this season. Recently we have seen bigger Specks and more limits then earlier in the season, with multiple two pounder’s coming in weekly. A verity of different fishing methods will work this month depending on water temperatures, moon phases and weather conditions. Trolling or drifting with minnows and jigs will be the most effective tactic, until Specks move to shallow water to spawn. When fish are preparing to spawn, vertical jigging and pitching a cork and jig or live minnow against the bank will produce the most fish.
Lake Woodruff has long been rated one of the top lakes in Florida for both Largemouth Bass and Speckled Perch. February is a great month for Bass fishing here on the Central St. Johns River and surrounding lakes. Late January produced many trophy size large mouths, with wild river shiners being most productive. Wild river shiners are proven bait but many artificial baits will be effective this month too. Top water plugs, slow roll large spinner baits or try throwing a 9 inch trick worm with no weight. If you use a weighted worm try a slow steady retrieve. The colder the water temperature the slower you should retrieve your bait.
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