What’s up East Side Family, we just went through the most arctic conditions for Florida didn’t we? I’m happy to say good riddance and bring on the heat and sunshine.

We got out and wet some lines in the Canaveral area on January 24th after dropping off some beautiful Custom fishing rigs at Cocoa Beach Fishing Center. The conditions weren’t exactly what we had expected. 3 Foot waves coupled with a hard North to South current and a headwind made fishing pretty challenging on top of the cold. The water must’ve been hovering around mid 50’s from what I felt. The fish definitely weren’t there when we fished, we struck out, but with this upcoming week of warm weather that may change, QUICK.

Update: It did change quick! Hit the sand today. (1/27) in search of the yellow-bellied swimmers and I was fortunate enough to luck into one after missing a really nice fish. Caught a few whiting to join him in the box which will make a nice meal later tonight. The name of the game this week and from now on will be finding that cleaner water, even better if you find bait in those clean water areas as well. Pompano was caught on a special Secret Weapon rig only available at Man Overboard Bait and Tackle in Indian Harbour Beach. They also carry the rigs that caught the Whiting in the photos.

Look to target Pompano during the early morning sunrise bites and especially after the mid-day warm up on the evening bites, look for a good tide to coincide with the sunrise and sunset and you’re off to the races.

That’s all that we have for now so Tight Lines and Catch ’em up East Side Family!