New Smyrna,Edgewater and Mosquito Lagoon

Dec 2012 It's a little hard to believe that 2013 is almost upon us it seems as though 2012 just arrived but I guess we all get a little older again. We have had some strange weather so far with early cold fronts to warm days in the mid 80's but the fish seem not to complain. I have been finding alot of tailing fish across the whole Lagoon system it seems with the warmer water conditions that the Redfish and Trout are holding on the shallow grass flats. Look for bait on the shallow flats and the Reds and Trout will not be far away. I have been catching alot of them on a variety of baits from live shrimp,finger mullet , cut bait , soft plastics and Aqua Dream spoons. They have not been all that selective on bait choices if you present it right they will eat which makes my job a whole lot easier.We have also had a really good Flounder bite in our northern areas like New Smyrna Bch and Daytona Bch with not only quantity but also quality being caught on a regular basis. I like to use a couple of different baits to target these species one being a soft plastic on a 1/8 or 1/4 oz jig head bounced slowly along the bottom this can also be done with a mud minnow as well . Good luck and be safe and also have a safe and happy new year. Capt Patrick Rood www.spotntailcharters.com (386)566-1394