Great fishing!

Thanksgiving will pass and anglers in this area of the Nature Coast can still give thanks for the fantastic Fall fishing. The "skinny water" bite continues to be great across the entire region. Big trout, red fish, and the occasional snook are feeding best on both sides of a high tide. We have had our most production on recent trips with soft plastics in a white or watermelon color. Lil Johns, GULP shrimp, and Zoom Flukes on a 1/8 oz. jig head are catching quality fish. Work these baits in 1 - 3 ft of water across spotty bottom and focus on areas holding "kelp" grass. These artificials work well because anglers can cover a entire area thoroughly and bring the offering to the fish instead of waiting for them to find it. Slowly work from spot to spot with a trolling motor until you locate fish and quietly anchor down until the bite slows down. Stealth is key when fishing like this so use you trolling motor as slow as possible and try to work with the wind at your back. Just use the motor to steer your boat when needed. For anchoring, I prefer a power pole over a traditional anchor because it is quick, easy, and is so quiet the fish will not know you are there. We have some low morning tides this weekend so plan your trips accordingly. The most important thing to do when fishing is to fish where the fish are! You need water to get in and more importantly to get out. Good luck out there and tight lines! Capt. Keith Tomlinson Bulldog Fishin Charters www.bulldogfishin.com (352)238-3581