Seabastian Inlet Report

01-30-15 FRIDAY: SPOTTY BITE, GORGEOUS DAY! 

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS RENOVATING THE SOUTH CATWALK; IT IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THE A-1-A BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED INTERMITTENTLY IN 30 MINUTE INCREMENTS FEBRUARY 3 - 6, 2015 FROM 8:00 - 5:00. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND WHEN TRAVELING OVER THE BRIDGE FROM THE NORTH OR SOUTH.

What a gorgeous morning at the Sebastian Inlet. Winds are blowing out of the West at 4 mph, gusting to 7 with plenty of sunshine. We have a moderate chop on the water which may increase when the wind picks up this afternoon. NOAA has issued a small craft advisory from 7:00 p.m. tonight until Saturday morning. It looks like we have a nice weekend ahead of us, although the wind is predicted pick up again on Sunday. 

Fishing has been hit or miss this week. This time of year it's all about being at the right place at the right time. Black Drum have been scarce this week, but a few have come over the rails. A few C/R Reds, Pompano, Blue Runners and Spanish Mackerel have been reported by our jetty anglers. Surprisingly, Sheepshead seem to have been missing from the action this week. The toothy creatures are normally present during the winter months. Fishing around pilings, docks or any type of structure with a crustacean on the line will normally get their attention. 
We received a nice update from Pete Colelli of Pompano Beach who fished the north jetty . Pete was working the Northeast corner on the changing tide from outgoing to incoming. Pete had already landed nine Spanish Mackerel and was working on number ten when a hard strike and a big splash occurred. The fish headed North then turned East and headed for open water. It stopped after it had gone about 100 yards and the battle began. Pete was using 6 lb. spinning tackle and it took 40 minutes to get the 10 lb. Bonito to the net. Pete sends his thanks to the north jetty anglers who courteously pitched in and helped land the fish in difficult conditions. Pete said its days like this one that keeps him making the 280 mile round trip to fish the north jetty, a total count of 23 Mackerel (Pete kept one) and the 10 lb. Bonito, he was in the right place at the right time.
Our second photo features Stephen Hoover who landed two good sized Pompano using sand fleas. Stephen reported the drive from Orlando was worth it when he sat down to dinner that night!
Our last photo today is of a large C/R Red landed by Jose Pina of Poinciana. Jose left the Red in the net and lowered it back into the water right after the photo.