Report for Sebastian Florida

We returned to the Indian River last Friday with son, Neil, and our good Sebastian pal, Rick Pino. It was a fantastic day, with sea trout, pompano, and an 18-inch silver trout--the largest one I've ever seen down here. On Saturday we fished with a single angler--an Orlando resident visiting relatives in nearby Wabasso. Will, an experienced fisherman, caught some ladyfish and sea trout. J.R. Osborne of Titusville entertained his 15-year-old daughter, Heather--who lives in Buffalo, NY. With the warmer water temps, fishing was very productive--including ladyfish, sea trout, jack crevelles, and a nice 19-inch pompano. All were caught with motor-oil colored Sparkling Beetle as well as Gulp shrimp lures. Now that the cold weather has moved out of the area, the fishing is getting more consistent--with Spanish Mackerel and bluefish being caught in the Inlet.