The fishing picked up well in the middle of last week when the water temperatures rose, and it was great to have good weather added into the equation. People were bringing in whiting, black drum and a few keeper pompano. They were still accompanied by baby sharks and bluefish, but it was nice to add a little variety to the bags.
The upcoming weather this week looks like it will be a bit breezy, but the waves should stay relatively calm, averaging around three feet.
I kid you not—almost every color and style of pompano rig was catching fish, but each day, a different color seemed to work best. One day it was orange, the next day pink, and the day after that, white. Each person who walked through the shop doors swore by the color they bought—haha!
The surf was calm enough to get by using 3-4 ounce pyramid leads, so there wasn’t a need to buy those expensive Sputniks. But hey, I get it—some people like what they like. The bait of choice, by far, was a piece of frozen or fresh dead shrimp paired with a little Fishbite on top. MAKE THAT SANDWICH—haha!
It’s important to make sure your shrimp piece is peeled and about the size of your thumbnail—maybe a tad bigger. The fish this time of year are a little slower and prefer fine dining, so try to make it as easy as possible for them to pick up and eat.
Next week, on Monday, February 17th, at 6 PM, I’ll be at Pineapple’s Bar in Melbourne for Salt Strong’s chapter meeting, giving a rundown on surf fishing gear maintenance and announcing a special fisherman’s challenge for the month of March!
As always, tight lines, and see you next week!
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