The brutality of slow fishing has abated, and we have returned to cold water fishing. This past week proved to be more promising than the week before. We had to change a few techniques to secure the good bites, but overall, it wasn’t a horrible week for most.
Numerous small fish were caught this week, along with a couple of decent catches of black drum and pompano. The key difference between the small bites and the larger ones was the distance of the casts. Those cast far out past the sandbars landed the sought-after fish, while the close troughs mostly held small fish. Frozen shrimp pieces and clam pieces were the preferred bait for the fish and will likely continue to be throughout March. Live sand fleas caught some fish, but the bite was slow. If you’re patient, having sand fleas in your cooler is essential, as they can produce nicer, more cherished fish despite the slower bite at the beach.
The standard pompano or Carolina-style rig with a triangle weight of 3oz to 5oz were the most productive setups. Orange and pink floats were popular items at our shop this week, giving you something to consider before your next outing. Fishing outgoing tides and targeting washouts were essential for getting bites. Be prepared for cold wading and casting, so bring your heavy-duty gear.
Talk to you all next week, and feel free to stop by the shop anytime. Tight Lines!
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