Upper Slot Size Redfish In Lower Tampa Bay

Recent cold front failed to have much effect on redfish in lower Tampa Bay . Although last weeks chilly weather and the full moon, this past weekend put a damper on the snook bite. However, expect to see an insane snook feeding frenzy in coming weeks as bait fish(acompanied by warm weather) continue to move on the flats. {%image_id=4478%} The redfishing in Upper Tampa Bay has been productive at Rocky point and Channel-A, as well as the Weedon Island area. But the real action and big fish can be found further south. {%image_id=4483%} Schools of redfish in the thirty inch range are beeing worked on the South Shore flats east of Port Manatee and the keys west of the Skyway Bridge. Most of the fish being taken have been on live white bait or Gulp Shrimp hooked on a 1/4 or 3/8 jig head. {%image_id=4486%} As for trout,it's like I said last week in my report for Cyber Angler "their everywhere." Just work the potholes along your favorite grass flats and it should be game on! {%image_id=4488%} Till next week, have a safe and quality day on the water, Capt. Sean