What a weekend of fishing—it was on fire! The water was calm with a slight chop, fairly clean, and had a manageable current. The trout and weakfish patrolled the beach, devouring everything in sight, along with bluefish, big whiting, and black drum. I don’t think anyone could have asked for a better few days of fishing after a month of unfishable conditions. When that cold front hit, the fish went berserk! A few pompano were also caught in the Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral area due to the front. Water temperatures around Cocoa Beach are now reaching the prime range for pompano, so take every chance you get to fish the beach. Thanksgiving week is shaping up to be phenomenal for beach fishing, with lake-like swells and west winds.
The most popular colors of pompano rigs flying off the shelves at the shop were pink, chartreuse, and white. These colors produced the most bites when paired with Blue Magic shrimp pieces and a touch of electric chicken shrimp Fishbite. Sand fleas have also been an excellent bait choice. Casting distances varied depending on where fishermen set up along the beach—some had great success with short casts, while others found fish farther out. It really depends on the beach you choose. It’s always a good idea to set up multiple rods at different distances—short, medium, and long—to figure out where the fish are biting.
Stop by the shop to get updated on the latest hotspots, and if we don’t see you before Thanksgiving, have a wonderful time with family and friends—and eat plenty! Tight lines!
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