Good action on the Sarasota flats

Fishing was good this week on the grass flats as well as the passes, particularly early in the week. Wind was a bit of an issue towards the end as a severe front approached. Fly anglers did well, catching numerous speckled trout, along with Spanish mackerel, pompano, bluefish, and ladyfish. Clients casting Bass Assassin jigs, plugs, and spoons experienced good action as well. Submerged grass beds in water between 4 feet and 6 feet were the most productive. Big Pass had mackerel and ladyfish, though the fish were scattered out quite a bit. Capt Jon had similar action on the flats, while also catching sheepshead and whiting fishing shrimp on the bottom. {%image_id=69483%}