Finally!!! October is here and the gorgeous weather that
this month is known for has not disappointed the visitors of the Nature
Coast. With clear sunny skies and low
humidity being the featured weather pattern this month Nature Coast anglers
have been getting back to work reeling in some of the best and biggest fish of
the year. Whether your interests involve
inshore, nearshore, or backcountry fishing there have been a variety of species
and techniques that have helped anglers keep a smile with a bent rod.
Speckled Trout, Pompano, Permit,
Snook, Sheepshead, and Gag Grouper will be just a few of the featured species
this month and believe it or not at times all of these species can be targeted
with in the same day. Areas of structure
such as oyster bars, rock piles, and limestone flats will be great areas to
target all of these species. Multi
purpose baits and lures such as Live Shrimp under a popping cork and jigs
tipped with shrimp are all great baits for targeting multiple species. The key when targeting areas with a variety
of species is to keep an eye on a hooked fish as it approaches the boat. Often a struggling hooked fish will bring in
a variety of other species.
As the fall season continues to
shine on our backcountry waters, the Stellar Redfishing that our area is known
for will continue to thrive with more and larger Redfish showing up in the
backcountry waters on a daily basis.
Most of our summer Redfish have been gorging themselves in the extreme
backcountry waters due to the incredible summer high tides. As these major flood tides begin to subside,
most Redfish will once again be drawn to many shallow shorelines and rock flats
in hopes of hitching a ride with a school of mullet. This time of year the number one goal for
targeting Redfish is to find the Mullet!!!
If you find the mullet the Redfish will not be far behind.
Speaking of Redfish during your
next outing on the Crystal River think about a fresh blackened Redfish sandwich
courtesy of Peck’s Restaurant in Crystal River.
Nestled in the backcountry waters of Ozello, Pecks is hands down one of
the finest seafood restaurants along the Nature Coast and their signature
blackened fish sandwiches are definitely crowd pleasers!!!!
Capt. Kyle Messier
This post was originally published here: Crystal
River Fishing Action
Related article: Fall
Fishing in Pagosa
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