The trout bite picks up very nicely in February. 2014 proved to be the year of big trout in the Fort Pierce area. I anticipate that 2015 will be another big fish year around the area. CAL jerk baits and Deadly Combos are exciting ways to trout fish with artificial lures, while live shrimp on popping corks are the ol’ standard way to trout fish out on the river. Redfish can be found in shallow flats around mangroves and islands. Capt. Charlie ConnerJan 27th, 2015
Regina is getting ready for the Reel Ladies Snook Tournament. Here she catches not only her first snook, but her second and third snook. Congratulations Regina! See you at the tournament kickoff on Saturday, February 7, at Hurricane Grill & Wings in Jensen Beach at 7 p.m.Treasure CoastJan 27th, 2015
Once a fishing window opens, cobia and snapper will become the preferred target species of near coastal reef fishermen. Schools of cobia will continue to stream through our reef zones in depths of 50 to 100 feet and will fall to dead and live baits deployed atop reefs, at all depths throughout the water column. Live baits such as grunts, greenies and sardines are some of a cobia`s favorite snacks, however a hungry "cobe" will eat just about anything it can fit in its expansive mouth— 30- to 50-pound main line, with terminal tackle that consists of 50- to 80-pound leader, tied to a 5/0-7/0 hook, will get that cobia to the boat.Capt. Rocky CarbiaJan 26th, 2015
February should provide continued sailfish action along our six and eight mile reefs offshore Stuart, Florida, an increase in dolphin catches, and bottom fishing should be on the upswing from what was already a great winter. As soon as the weather turns and we get a few warmer days in February, expect the dolphin fishing to get good again this year since we are experiencing a similar weather pattern. Capt. Scott FawcettJan 26th, 2015
Snook season opens February 1st and they should be hungry. Find the bait and you will find the fish or be patient and they will come. Try snooking around the Sewall’s Point dock lights with Storm Swimbait or D.O.A. Shrimp #368 under the lighted docks. Use the current to push the lures along the pilings and deep under the docks. Don’t play with these snook or they will break you off. Tight drags and minimum #60 leader. Work the dark, unlit areas too for snook hanging off the shadow line.Capt. John YoungJan 26th, 2015
Heading to the Bahamas? Here are the latest fishing reports and January bite forecasts from the fishing guides and charter captains from across the Bahamas.Treasure CoastJan 8th, 2015
Fly reels, like all other reels, come in a variety of sizes from the ultra small 2/3 weight for trout to the very large 16/18 weight for marlin. They also vary in cost from about $15 to well over $1,000. My suggestion to you is to purchase the best reel you can afford. For freshwater panfish, the reel is not really that important. But for backcountry and offshore fishing, you might want to consider a quality fly reel.Guest ColumnistJan 7th, 2015
Weather for the November Treasure Coast Casters (TCC) Tournament was picture perfect, and the bite okay, but definitely not on fire. A total of 20 anglers brought 15 fish— two catfish, two stingrays, one jack and one snapper, and the rest puffers—to the table. TCC organizers Cammie Ward and Capt. Joe Ward remarked that they haven’t had this many puffers in a long time, “But the most important thing is the kids had fun and all the fish were released.”Treasure CoastJan 7th, 2015
The recent land-based Jack Attack Fishing Tournament lured Treasure Coast anglers out for a week of fun-fishing for jacks and a chance to win some cash and prizes.Treasure CoastJan 7th, 2015
