The zara spook is one of the river systems deadliest
baits and is notorious for drawing large strikes and catching big fish. This
bait has a wicked side to side action that mimics a wounded baitfish on the
surface trying to get away. When the top water strike is on and the big
fish can't let a free meal pass them by they will throttle this lure with a
vengeance.
The key to using the spook is to start the retrieve on a
slack
line of about a foot or less. You want to snap your rod tip back to draw the
slack out of the line. This will cause the lure to move either to the
right or left as it sits in the water. While your doing this you want to
pick up slack by slowly reeling but continue to keep about a foot or less of
slack in the line the whole time . Never pick up the slack 100%.
Recently, several of our B.F.R. staff members were given the opportunity
of a lifetime. On a beautiful, sunny April morning we took off out of
Melbounre airport on the Snoopy 2 blimp and cruised above some of our
favorite fishing locations. The flight was amazing! Some of our
photos include the Indian and Banana rivers, Dragon point, Mather's bridge,
Eau Gallie Causeway, Orange creek, Ballard park and the Indiatlantic
beaches. Seeing these places from the air reminds us why Brevard
county is one of Florida's fishing meccas. From a boat or
from the shore, the fishing here just can't be beat! We would like to
thank chief pilot, Chris Carlin, and the entire
Snoopy 2 crew for this awesome adventure.
To see the full set of pictures click
here.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission banned the harvest of
snook, tarpon and bonefish in response to the recent snap of cold weather, but
anglers may still catch and release these prized sportfish. The executive order,
which took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 16, 2010, will keep snook season closed
until September and bonefish and tarpon through March 31. But this doesn't mean
you can't go fishing. Just be sure you know how to properly release a fish.
The Florida heat is back and making the bass scatter for shade and deeper water to get to the cooler temperatures. There are some reports of sluggish fish with slower bites meaning slower presentations, especially in the hot part of the day. But there are also reports of big fish feeding in the rivers in the middle of the day largely due to the constantly moving water keeping them active. Top waters and shad imitation lures are working well due to the bass focusing on shad this time of year especially in the early morning and late evening hours in most fisheries. Soft plastics and jerk baits worked slowly are working well also. There aren't many reports of good live bait fishing but for the most part it is hit or miss right now, be in the right place at the right time with the right lure and you'll slaughter 'em.
Good luck and remember, preserve
our fisheries with photographing, measuring, weighing
then releasing your catch. If you have a trophy, take
these items to the taxidermist for a great fiberglass
mount that will last longer than the fish itself.
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slack
line of about a foot or less. You want to snap your rod tip back to draw the
slack out of the line. This will cause the lure to move either to the
right or left as it sits in the water. While your doing this you want to
pick up slack by slowly reeling but continue to keep about a foot or less of
slack in the line the whole time . Never pick up the slack 100%
