New Smyrna Bch,Daytona Bch,Mosquito lagoon Report

Jan 2013 Her we go to the start of a whole new year I hope every had a safe entry into 2013. The fishing so far this new year has been outstanding with several double digit days catching both redfish and trout with some nice flounder in the mix. With the water level and temps dropping the last couple of weeks has started to put the fish into their winter time patterns but I have a feeling that may be changing with the up coming forecast showing warmer than usual days in the near future. With the warmer conditions on the way look for the redfish and trout to start moving up on the shallow grass for new feeding opportunities. These fish can be caught using a variety of artificial from soft plastics to Aqua Dream Spoons and live bait is another great option from live finger mullet to select shrimp will definitely get you a bite. There has been good numbers of flounder being caught through out the lagoon system from New smyrna Beach to Haulover canal. Working a soft plastic slowly along the bottom on a 1/8 oz jig head or a shrimp rigged backwards on the same jig head will give you great success on these flatties. If you are looking for a fun fighting and really aggressive fish there has been large quantities of blue fish located in the deeper water around the docks from Daytona Beach south to New Smyrna Beach. These are a fun fish to target they will eat just about anything in the box but for a fun time throw a top water plug and hang on they will literally fight each other to get to it. I hope everyone had a great 2012 and may you have a blessed and safe 2013. Capt Patrick Rood www.spotntailcharters.com (386)566-1394