Southwest Florida - Naples, Marco, 10,000 Islands

Cool water transitions As the seasons move along and the water temps continue to drop the species and tactics change. On the warmer, calmer days this time of year we still have phenominal sight fishing. Redfish and snook slide along the shallows for warmth and food in mere inches of water. A silent approach with the pushpole is the most dependable way to sneak up on these skittish fish. Along the beaches on the first of the incoming tide the pompano fishing has been good. Clean water is the key for these guys. A shrimp tipped jig in either pink, yellow, and chartruece are all good colors. Work the jig at a snails pace lifting off the bottom gently will get the action. A little farther off the beaches are teaming schools of fiesty bluefish, spanish mackeral, kingfish, and bonita. A castmaster spoon has been hot due to the tiny glassminnows they're gorging themselves with. Look for the birds or a slick line in the middle of the chop due to the oils of the eaten prey. This is a great type of fishing for the novice and kids. Plenty of action to keep them occupied. In the islands in the deeper troughs with a good amount of water flow you should be able to find good numbers of sea trout. Jigs on the bottom work well. Until the next report tight lines and screaming drags to all. Capt. Jeff