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Ahoy there Anglers,
Well, here we are with the
water temperatures finally rising instead of the up and down syndrome
we've been experiencing the past two months. It even dropped a few
degrees last week but it's all going to be up-hill now. It's been
tough, especially since the sheepshead bite is gone from the
rocks. After fishing the Mayport Jetties for months I get to the stage
where I look forward to not having to find who has fiddlers and not
having to keep them alive day by day to fish with them. Anyway,
no more fiddlers until October again when the sheepshead fire back up.
Oh, you can catch sheepshead during the summer months, especially the
last of June and into July when the big crab hatch happens and the
sheepies are standing on their heads on the oyster beds at the higher
tides. But as for targeting them at the jetties I don't even
bother. It's tough to fish for them in the warmer months out there when
you only catch one or two. I like more action than that.
CREEKS:
Here's when the redfish start
really looking for something to eat. As the water temperatures warm
steadily the red's metabolism are more active and they need more to
eat on a daily basis. As they move around more they're more willing to
chase their prey. Top water lures start in play a lot more in May.
They also get further back up in the shallows and as we hunt for them,
we begin to see quite a few more with their backs out of the water
actually doing 'their hunting' for food. You just gotta love this time
of the year.
Spotted trout are more active at
least until the water temps get real warm in July and August. During
this time of the year top water lures, jerk baits, floater-divers,
etc. work real well as the trout start feeding up higher in the water
column.
Very soon, the flounder will
arrive in larger numbers, they should've already been here about two
weeks ago. We've been catching a few here and there but small ones and
not very many. I think the ups and dowbns in the temps keep them
offshore longer this season.
Jacks and lady fish are beginning
to show. So much fun on top waters. I know, most people don't target
jacks or ladyfish but you just can't beat the fun they give you on
light tackle. Keep your eyes peeled for bait fish busting out of the
surface and hurry over there. Will be looking for the tarpon in the
creeks about the end of next month.
JETTIES:
The bull redfish and sharks will
be feeding this month out at the rocks and don't forget the black
drum. They'll still be around. Black drum from 4 to 15 pounds should
be hanging out at the jetties and the rivers the entire month of May.
Whiting, my favorite saltwater
fish to eat should also be chewing in the sandier areas close to the
rocks.
Look for schools of jacks to be
schooling up bait fish and sight-cast to them for loads of fun and the
tarpon should show up out there about the end of May.
The Spanish haven't been in like
they should've been in April but they're in now, finally and you
should be able to see a few cobia swimming toward and under your boat
if you're anchored close to the end or at the end of the rocks.
Usually small cobia, not legal ones, hang around there this time of
the year but sometimes if you're lucky you can get a good sized one.
RIVERS:
Spotted trout along grass
shorelines or rocks should be doing really good this month. I love
those floater-divers and top waters for these guys. It's a blast on
those lures.
Black drum in the hard bottom
areas of the rivers and close to rocks and/or drop offs. Whiting are
in the same areas as the drum hang out but they also like the sandier
areas too. Yellowmouth trout are usually mixed in with the whiting a
lot of times.
I also like to run along the river
and look for schools of jacks busting baits out of the water's surface
this time of the year. Fun, fun, fun!
Bull reds should be in the usual
areas very soon. They've been slower coming in this year but come the
end of this month it should be on.
Slot reds should be feeding in
some of the same areas too.
SURF:
The pompano have finally showed up
but there aren't quite the numbers as they should be yet. Should be
picking up more and more now.
Whiting and good sized black drum
are being caught in the surf and at the Jax. Beach Pier. Small
bluefish and a few Spanish have also been taken in the surf.
Let's all remember to bring your
trash back to the ramp and put it in a trash can or dumpster. We need
to keep our waterways clean. Not many other people are helping us so
it's up to the rest of us and PLEASE, if you're fishing from a bridge,
secure your waste from getting blown off the bridges from the traffic.
I see so much trash getting blown off into the water just when I'm
heading under a bridge. If nothing else, put your empty drink
containers back in your coolers or buckets. There is always a trash
can nearby boat ramps, at some bridges, at bait shops, and at other
stores you'll pass when you're heading back home.
You
can say what you want about the South but,
you never hear of anyone retiring and moving up North,,,
Captain
Vic Tison
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