Fall
Fishing Report
With
the fall upon us the air in the morning is crisp and the
summers sweltering heat has subsided a bit. We have seen
an influx of mullet and pilchards along the coast and
into the bay. Catches of tarpon, snook, and big jacks
are on the upswing. I have been following the schools of
bait around and casting on the outer edges with an
erratic retrieve or casting well over the school of
baitfish so I do not frightened/scatter the school,
using a sinking lure retrieving under the baitfish. As
always please practice catch and make tackle
modifications to ensure as little harm to the fish.
Happy paddling and tight lines everyone…
Summer
Fishing Report
It
is a scorcher out there and the water
temperature is rising as well, I am still
catching tarpon inside Haulover cut. I shy away for
heavy boat traffic so what is working best for me has
been weekday mornings just drifting in my kayak between
Oleta State Park and Beer Can Island. I am using pinfish
but have also had limited success sight casting
MirrOlures and large GULP
Amber Glow Crabs.
Jacks and barracudas are abundant in this area as well
and are an easy catch for kids. When the seas cooperate
schools of bigger tarpon are still off the beaches from
Dania South to Haulover in the early morning, keep in
mind that in some areas you are not allowed to launch
your kayak from the beach and be sure to fish well away
from swim zones as well… Tight lines and happy
paddling every one
Latest Hot Spots & Lures
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Handle fish as little as possible and with wet hands - never with a towel
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If a hook is deep in a fish’s throat or stomach, cut the line as close as possible to the hook.
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If a fish is exhausted, ”please” revive it before releasing it by passing water over its gills - move it forward in the water with its mouth open.
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Never hold a fish by its gill cover.
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Use tackle heavy enough to land a fish quickly to reduce exhaustion, which could result in its death or weaken it making it more vulnerable to predators
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Release a fish while it’s in the water whenever possible.
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Use
a de-hooking device, avoid stainless
steel hooks and bend
barbs down on hooks so they can be remove with less damage to the fish.
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