Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
71°
Inshore Temp:
77
Offshore Temp:
79
Capt. Ken Chambers 's Tip of the Week
Find some rolling tarpon and toss rabbit strip flies in various colors. Many fish working in the gulf and the bays. Calm mornings make it easier see them.
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Backcountry Guide Service5-Day Outlook as of 4/22/24
Front moving through but temps are barely dipping. Mostly just some breezy days with lower humidity.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/22/24
Find a quiet backcountry cove and focus on redfish and snook in the shallows and away from boat traffic.
Current Conditions as of 4/22/24
A bit breezy early in the week. Ties will below in the morning offering good sight casting. Many tarpon working through.Local Species Available Year round
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Snook
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Redfish
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Tarpon
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Seatrout
Capt. Ken Chambers 's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Lefty's Deceiver | White | 1/0 |
Puglisi Peanut Butter Fly | Black/Purple | 2/0 |
Tarpon Toad | Chartreuse | 3/0 |
Grassett's Snook Minnow | White | 1/0 |
Clouser Minnow | Chartreuse/White | 1/0-2/0 |
Capt. Ken Chambers '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:
9-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Redfish WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line