Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Inshore Temp:
69
Offshore Temp:
67
The Saltwater Angler's Tip of the Week
Practice, practice, practice. There is no such thing as being too ready or dialed in. Pay attention to the all the details. Little differences can make the difference between a good and great day. Keep a good perspective and remain patient. Remember any day fishing beats a day at work.
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The Saltwater Angler5-Day Outlook as of 12/25/24
The fall weather is starting to arrive. This week the forecast is calling for winds from 13 to 25 mph. Monday through Sunday are calling for easterly winds in the mid teen to twenty plus gust range. The forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies with intermittent sunshine, with spotty showers, throughout the week. The temperature is set to be in the mid 60's to low 70's.
Techniques & Tips as of 12/25/24
Be able to side cast and comfortable with the "double haul". This will help you punch into the wind and lay your leader out better. Be safe!
Current Conditions as of 12/25/24
The winds will be in the 12 to 20+mph range most of the week. Captains have been reporting groups of Juvenile Tarpon, with some bigger fish mixed in with the right conditions. Bonefish have been a pleasant surprise with many fish being caught as the water temps cool down from the summer heat.. Look to find most Bones active on a tide change later in the day when the suns had a chance to warm the shallows up. Permit have still been slow this time of year. There have been some permit around, but as always they can be picky and elusive. The large Cudas are starting to show up out on the flats as the water temperature has started to drop. These guys are a great challenge on fly or light spin gear. Remember to get the fly moving fast to get their attention. They love live bait! Wishing everyone tight lines and fish boatside!Local Species Available Winter
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Bonefish
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Permit
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Tarpon
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Jack Crevalle
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Barracuda
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Sharks
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King Mackerel
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Wahoo
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Tuna and Cobia
The Saltwater Angler's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Orvis Tarpon Bunny | tan | 2 |
Enrico's Tarpon Pinfish | Chart/white | 1/0 |
Malzone's Purple Demon | tan, olive | 3/0, |
Merkin Crab | white, chart | 2,4 |
Skok StrongArm Crab | Tan | 2 |
Kungfu Crab | Pink | 4 |
Grand Slam Crab | various colors | 1/0 |
Borski Bonefish Slider | tan | 1/0 |
Midnight Minnow | White | 1/0 |
Crease Flies | Black/red | 2/0 |
Orvis Tarpon Bunny
Tarpon fishing is a wild ride with this handsome fly on your line.
7.99
Item #1X55
The Saltwater Angler's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Mirage Big Game Leaders
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Best Tippet:
Mirage Pure Fluorocarbon Tippet
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
10-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Saltwater All-Rounder WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line