Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Inshore Temp:
83
Offshore Temp:
80
Capt. Ken Chambers 's Tip of the Week
Surface flies are strong choices early.
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Tide data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Backcountry Guide Service5-Day Outlook as of 5/17/22
Mild wind after this full moon and a nice morning low tide sets up for a great week.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/17/22
Flashy flies tossed around shorelines with any bait along them. There are some nice snook and redfish but you need to really hit the pockets.
Current Conditions as of 5/17/22
Strong bite continues this week. Water is clean in many areas. Baitfish beginning to filter around area passes bringing predators with them.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