10-23-13 WEDNESDAY: REDS, MANGROVE SNAPPER, MARGATE, SNOOK, JACKS
We have a little touch of fall in the air this morning and we should see milder temperatures through the weekend. This morning, winds are blowing out of the West-Northwest at 7 mph with gusts up to 16. The water remains calm with a light ripple on the surface.
A variety of species have been making their way in, out and around the inlet during their southern migration. The Mangrove Snapper bite was good for a long time, but looks as if it is starting to slow down. Oversized and slot Reds have been active for anglers using various baits. Finger mullet, shrimp, mojarra and artificials such as topwater plugs and gotcha lures have been effective. Slot sized Snook have been few and far between, but quite a few over and undersized have been landed. Spanish Mackerel are darting around just out of casting range. Large Tarpon are visible, an occasional Margate, Black Drum or Pompano will make an appearance as well. Flounder have been slow so far, but several have been landed on the flats. Once the water cools down, hopefully we will start seeing some doormats.
Our first photo today features Kristina Johnson of Royal Palm Beach. Kristina landed this nice 25" slot Red using live mullet. This was her first Redfish!
Our second photo features Mike Williamson of Boca Raton. Mike landed this 12" Mangrove Snapper using live finger mullet.
Linda Jornadan of Miami is featured in our third photo. Linda and her fishing buddy were on the north jetty when she landed this slot sized Redfish using shrimp. Linda also landed a Black Drum and multiple Margate and Mangrove Snapper.
Diane Buyce of Melbourne is featured in our last photo of the day. Diane landed this 25" slot Red using a greenie.
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