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Monday, September 5, 2011

From Capt. Charlie @Fishing Center-Fort Pierce

The fall mullet run is in full swing around the Treasure Coast this month.  Schools of finger mullet continue to filter into the river around the inlets bringing lots of hungry fish to feed on them.  It's a great time of year to fish the river, inlets and beaches of the area and find lots of action.  Have some fun this month!

Snook season opened September 1st and many eager anglers headed out to fish the jetties, bridges and docks around the river in search of that slot fish for dinner.  Using live bait, feather jigs, Bait Busters and Terror Eyz can get you into some of the action.  Fish slowly along the bottom and around the rocks for your best opportunities.  Don't forget that top water lures at night or early mornings as well.  You can bet a lot of anglers will be out this month.

Trout and redfish action continues to be good around the area.  Live bait, DOA shrimp and Deadly Combos are great when fishing for trout.  Redfish are willing to take CAL grub tails, DOA shrimp or live bait on the flats.  Most of the redfish have been in one to three feet of water and keeping the noise down is essential to get close enough to cast at schooling redfish.

You can still find snapper along channel edges or around structure.  There should also be flounder showing up as the mullet run continues this month.  Try a DOA BFL lure around the mullet schools.  It swims as good as any mullet and can entice a big fish when fishing the edges of the schools.  You can find tarpon action around the inlets and jetties.  Fishing at night in these areas will give you the best chance at hooking up with a top water lure, BFL lure or live bait.

September starts the transition into fall and the temperatures will begin to get back to normal.  Continue to watch for afternoon thunderstorms and have lots of fun fishing this month!

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