Spring Time Action In Tampa Bay

Fishing along the south shore only continues to to get better with each passing day. The rise in water temperatures has kick started spring time feeding patterns. We have been catching snook and trout from the rivers to the flats . On a rececent trip to the Kitchen we caught a 34 inch linesider on the on the beach outside the spoil islands of the the mouth of the Alafia. The trout have been big and fat and continue to be caught along side snook in the backcountry in good numbers. Sardines have been the key(on the hook and as live chum) for both species. Spanish mackerel bite is still hot and heavy but the toothy critters can be harder to locate and stay on in windy conditions. We have been cathing big jacks in the 10-15 pound range up the Little Manatee River and around the sailboat moorings in Apollo Beach. Most of which have been caught on Scitter Walks and Spooks. Color has not seemed to matter. Just look for fish crashing bait and cast towards the action. As for redfish, last week before the wind they could be caught in good numbers east of Port Manatee.But unfortunately I have'nt caught a redfish the last two trips out. So, if anyone knows where their at ,feel free to shoot me an email. Something to get excited about; The POONS are starting to show up! So, book your tarpon trip and party with the"SILVER KING" Tampa Bay style. Have a safe and quality day on the water. capt. Sean