11-16-12 FRIDAY: TGIF!
We've had similar conditions all week; high winds, choppy waters and extreme tides that have been keeping only but the true die-hards at home. This morning, winds are blowing out of the north at 19 mph and rain gear is recommended. Fishing conditions have been less than desirable, but some anglers have had success on the north and south jetties with Black Drum, Blues, Jacks, Ladyfish and a few Reds. Flounder have been making an appearance in the inlet as well.
Yesterday anglers had to deal with strong currents during the incoming high tide, according to Mike Ricciardi of Vero Beach who was out on the north jetty yesterday morning. Waves were crashing over the end of the jetty, giving anglers and good shower. Three keeper Black Drum were landed, Mike was lucky enough to land two of them at 20" and 26", using dead shrimp and clams. Around 11:00 a.m., on the tide turn, four slot Reds were landed on live and dead shrimp. Mike reported a pretty quiet morning, other than the 50 or so Catfish that came over the rails!
We received a great report from Matt Badolato from Florida Today newspaper. He was fishing with friend Josh Huff on Tuesday night when the guys landed two slot snook in ten minutes. They released another slot fish and two big reds during the incoming tide using live pinfish.
Our first photo today features father and daughter, Adam and Gabriella Panzella of Orlando. The duo were fishing just south of the inlet using a Penn 760I spinning reel with 50 lb. braid and live mullet to land the 5' Bull Shark. The bait was picked up by the Shark within 5 minutes, but it took about an hour to get it to the beach, with the assistance of some nearby anglers.
Our second photo today features Nick Galati of Orlando. Nick landed his oversized C/R Redfish using an artificial swimbait. The Red was released right after the photo.
Photo three is of inlet regular Mike Ricciardi of Vero Beach with the 26" Black Drum he landed yesterday.
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