Captain Bob Bushholz
Jensen Beach, Florida
(772) 225-6436
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ALL YEAR LONG!!!!' | | Fishing Report for
October 31st, 2003
"Windy Days"
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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