Well, the fish finally emerged from their slumber. The water warmed up slightly, and so did the bite! Hopefully, this trend continues throughout the month. We experienced a significant temperature spike to 68-71 degrees along the Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach shorelines. The winds weren’t as strong as usual, allowing for a bit more water clarity than normal. We would certainly like to see some clean, green waters. However, the upcoming winds, blowing from the east and southeast directions this week until the weekend, might hinder the cleanup.
Regarding fish, there has been an abundance of smaller fish caught, along with some decent-sized fish suitable for eating. We’ve received mixed reports from our customers on catch ratios, but black drum, pompano, and bluefish have been the most prevalent, among others. Even sharks have started biting along the shorelines.
As for rigs, a standard pompano rig with pink, sunset, and green floats has yielded the most bites. Pair them with some Fishbites matching the color of your chosen floats, along with some frozen shrimp pieces or clams, and you’re all set.
People have begun fishing in the close-in troughs again, fighting the strong current to catch their fish.
Regarding weights to keep the bait in place, there has been a lot of debate over pyramid and sputnik weights due to the current and individual fishing preferences. Anglers have been using 4-5 oz pyramids and some 2-4 oz sputniks. If you want our personal insights, feel free to stop by the shop, and we can discuss.
As always, tight lines and talk to you all next week!
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