We had a break from the cold which allowed the frigged Gulf waters to warm up a little and gave us anglers a chance to get out and fish. FYI -There has been some changes on fishing regulations recently put out by the FWC. Due to the number of snook killed by the cold water temperatures, the snook season will remain closed until August 31st of this year. That date might be adjusted at a later date once more data rolls in. While anglers can still target and catch snook, it is important to know that these fish must be handled with care and released as quickly as possible. - www.snookfoundation.org is a great site to visit to get the latest snook info.
There are still a number of fish to target during these cold months that will pull drag and provide some tasty table fare. Red fish,black drum,sheep head,mangrove snapper, and flounder are great species to target. look to the rivers or creeks and focus on deeper holes or channels that have structure. I prefer to use live shrimp this time of year on a 1/8 - 1/4 ounce jig head. Pinch the tip of the tail off the shrimp. Tail hook the shrimp just ahead of the pinched off area. This technique puts scent in the water and prevents your baits from spinning as it goes across the bottom. Once you cast out allow your offering, let it settle to the bottom and bounce across the bottom as slow as you can stand it. Remember that the colder water temperatures make fish lethargic, so the slower the better.
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