Wind affects the fishing in Sarasota

Wind was once again a factor, it basically blew 15-20 all week. Fortunately, it was out of the east and northeast, which did give us a few spots to fish. Anglers casting jigs and live shrimp caught Spanish mackerel to 3 1/2 pounds, spotted sea trout to 19", bluefish, ladyfish, jacks, and a shark. The Middlegrounds was productive, with Stephen's Point giving up a few fish as well. Protected areas behind Bird Key yielded jacks, trout, and ladyfish. Ladyfish were plentiful in Big Pass, when the wind allowed a drift.