Get ready for the roller coaster! Here we go gang-January is here. The weather during our winter months on the Space Coast is like a ride at your favorite amusement park. On one day the sun is out and the breezes are warm, then a cold front moves through and the winds turn cold and the temperature drops 25-degrees. Here is your survival guide to fishing during these topsy-turvy conditions that we’ll have this month.
First — plan to fish on the second or third day AFTER a frontal passage. The fish usually don’t eat very much for the first 36 to 48-hours after one blows through.
Second — look for the warmest water you can find. Sunlit shorelines with a southern exposure will usually hold way more fish than a northern exposure will.
Third — downsize your lures and live baits. The fish’s metabolic rate will slow to a crawl and they won’t want to fill their belly with a big meal. In fact, if they eat something that is too large it will start to sour in their stomachs and they will usually regurgitate it before it makes them sick.
Fourth — slow your presentation down. The fish’s metabolic rate will keep them from being aggressive. They would rather pick something up rather than have to chase something down. When you think you’re moving your lures slow enough-slow down even more. You will see an increase in bites. When you find the right fish in the right spot you will see some positive results from your casting efforts.
As always, if you want to get out there with a trained professional, please give us a call or go to our website and book a charter with either captain Justin or myself today. We’re easy to find at www.finelinefishingcharters.com or text us at 321-505-8217 and we’ll be glad to answer any questions you may have. It’s a new year and it’s time to start catching more fish! Give us a try today and let’s go catch your next memory!!
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