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.
Kayak
Fishing on Florida's east coast.
When the wind lets up and the Yakers can get out
fishing, it has been really good from Cocoa to Sebastian. One place that may
have been overlooked is the area between Mather’s Bridge and Dragon point.
This area is holding a lot of big over the slot redfish right now as well as
redfish in the slot. Staying close to the shore line, you want to fish deep
holes with live shrimp. Also in the mix this past week have been big schools
of ladyfish and trout hitting gotch~ya plugs.
As always 1000 Islands is producing nice slot
size reds and trout with an occasional snook being caught. Red rippers in
silver or gold or catching a lot of these fish as well as swim baits in
white and pearl. The bigger trout are being caught in the morning on top
waters such as the chug-bug and zara spook puppy. The hot ticket right now
is around Sebastian and Grant with everything schooling and busting
baitfish. It’s just a matter of being in the right place at the right time
and having your lure out in front of them. Evenings have been the better
bite this past week.
Hot Spots: Grant to Sebastian Inlet
I will have more from other locations as the reports come in. If you would like to report on a location, I can be reached at
CaptainRedfish@gmx.com.
I will be more then happy to post it.
Good Fishing
, CRF
Visitors
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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%
