Captain Bob Bushholz
Jensen Beach, Florida
(772) 225-6436
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ALL YEAR LONG!!!!' | | Fishing Report for
November 3rd, 2003
"Whistling Dixie"
The trout bite has
been good up and down the Indian River from the Stuart Causeway north to
Fort Pierce. The east side has proven to be the best with the high winds
out of the northeast that we've been experiencing recently. We have been
drifting DOA rootbeer shrimp behind the boat while casting Mirro Lures,
spooks and bait busters down current. Most of the trout have been running
under 20". Remember, trout season is closed in November and December,
so release these guys in good shape. If you must handle any fish, make
sure to wet your hands which reduces slime removal from the fish.
There have been some snook showing up in the grass, but the docks near
the ten-cent bridge have been holding some monsters. Two of my buddies,
Hank and Charlie, have been getting smoked with 25+ lb. snook inhaling
topwater lures and being unable to turn these fish with 50 lb. Power Pro
before getting cut off on nearby pilings.
Turning to the St. Lucie River, we were in the Hell's Gate area last
week and this is the best I've seen the water in that area since early
August (prior to the water releases). Of course it was high tide and I'm
certain the color turns brown again once the outgoing tide kicked in, but
at least we are beginning to flush out this area. There was lots of action
in Hell's Gate, with a few pompano and lots of "big" ladyfish.
With strong northeast winds this is a great place to hide and catch plenty
of fish.
During the past few weeks the St. Lucie Inlet area has been fair, with
jacks, blue runners, mangrove snapper and a few snook, but it's still not
the action I'd like to see. In the crossroads a few tarpon are still
rolling, but I haven't really targeted this area. Have not fished the
Sailfish Flats (near the house of refuge) for several weeks now. I like to
fish this area more from December- April when the pompano run is
happening.
Heading north, the quarter bridge and Jensen Bridge remain good with
black drum, snapper, sheephead, snook and two nice tarpon under 20 lbs.
released last week. We did catch a few more tripletail, both under 5 lbs.
and released, bringing the tripletail total to 103 this year.
Didn't see any Spanish mackerel or bluefish last week, but rest
assured, they are on their way (along with the pompano). Get those sand
fleas, Gulfstream redfish jigs and spoons ready. These winter species will
be here before you can yell "POMPANO"!
Capt. Bob Bushholz
(772) 225-6436
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