Good bite in Sarasota, despite tropical weather

Fishing was very good this week, despite some challenging weather. Strong winds started off the week, then a hurricane mid week! Things settled back down by Saturday, where the bite was fast. Fast action on the deep grass flats continued, with anglers casting jigs catching cobia, spotted sea trout, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, jacks, ladyfish, sea bass, grouper, and more. The flats on the east side were best, mostly due to the wind. Creeks and backwater areas also produced snook and jacks on jigs and plugs. The bite should resume out on the beach once the Gulf settles down. {%image_id=66792%}