This first week of January started out frigid. The good news is the fish don't seem to mind. The last week of December I fished Jacksonville, and found numerous small to lower slot reds up shallow in the creeks eager to eat. The larger fish took a bit more stealth and coaxing but they are bunching up in the shallows as well. Trout were on and off the past 2 weeks, but some we did catch a few yellowmouths in the 5# class as well as some small and lower slot specs. Sheepshead have been steady at the big Rocks with some overslot reds in the mix.
Capt. Charlie and I took a day off to chase the reds north of Vilano. We found a couple nice schools of slot + fish and also numerous fish in the 16-23 inch range in the creek systems. Hopefully it will warm up soon, but don't let the cold keep you off the water, because the bite has been very good. Put on your layers and lets go catch them. Tight lines! |
