WEEKLY FORECAST
11.21.2023 – 11.27.2023
CENTRAL FLORIDA’S BEST FISHING REPORT
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What's changed at Stick Marsh since the drawdown? Find out in Knox Robinson's latest kayak report!
With all the rain last week, we’re looking at sub-optimal fishing conditions in the lagoon right now. This should clear up in time for everybody looking to do some fishing over Thanksgiving Weekend, but we’ll have to wait and see whether the weather cooperates…
WEATHER & CONDITIONS
BITE OPPORTUNITY INDEX
OFFSHORE
INSHORE
SURF
FRESHWATER
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WEATHER OVERVIEW: If the current forecast holds, it appears the heaviest winds will be at the beginning of the week. Tuesday (SE) and Wednesday (SW) the wind will be predominantly out of the S. Thursday it switches out of the N/NW. Thursday afternoon is also when we should notice the wind start to lay down. Friday is showing the lowest wind this week but the chance for PM Showers is at 48%. Both Saturday & Sunday are currently showing low winds as well out of the N/NE, however, there is a conflicting report that shows the wind could pick up Saturday afternoon and carry over into Sunday so keep a close eye on the weather as we get closer to the weekend, especially if you plan to run offshore. Also, Saturday is currently showing the chance for AM Showers at 36%.
GIVEAWAYS
Costas Giveaway
This month we’re giving away a pair of Costa sunglasses — of the winner’s choice (up to $250 in value) — from the HUGE selection available at Strike-Zone in Melbourne. Big thanks to the giveaway sponsor, Cocoa Ford, formerly known as Paradise Ford (now under new ownership and management). If you’re in the market for a new or pre-owned vehicle, be sure to check them out!
Enter below for your chance to win!
CONTEST RULES
- Eligibility
Spacefish Giveaway Contest (the “Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees of Spacefish and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. - Sponsor
The Contest is sponsored by Cocoa Ford. - Agreement to Official Rules
Participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements set forth herein. - Contest Period
The Contest runs from Nov 7 – Dec 2, 2023 - How to Enter
Online entry will be available by visiting the latest fishing report on our website (spacefishreport.com) and following the directions provided to fill out the entry information, and submit. Limit one (1) entry per person, per email address, and per household for the duration of the Contest Period, regardless of method of entry. Entries received from any person, e-mail address, or household in excess of the stated limitation will be void. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. - Prize Drawing
One winner will be selected among all Spacefish email subscribers. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will publish the winner’s name in its weekly fishing report on December 2, 2023 and the winner will be contacted via email. If the potential winner does not claim their prize by responding within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries. - Winner Notification The potential winner will announced in the weekly fishing report on September 2023. The winner (parent/legal guardian if a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five (5) days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period (if applicable), or prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. If the potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, Sponsor reserves the right to award the prize in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign the Declaration of Compliance on the potential winners behalf and fulfill any other requirements imposed on winner set forth herein. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Only three (3) alternate drawings will be held, after which the prize will remain un-awarded. Prizes will be fulfilled approximately 8-10 weeks after the conclusion of the Contest.
- Prizes
(1) Pair of choice costa sunglasses ($250) - General Conditions
In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or in the event the Contest is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Contest and, in the event of termination, award the prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorney’s fees) and any other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. - Release and Limitations of Liability
By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Contest, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Contest, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d) application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Contest, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application, the processing of entries application downloads or in any Contest-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Contest or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorney’s fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. - Disputes
Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida. - Privacy
Information collected from entrants is subject to sponsor’s privacy policy.
Costas Contest Entry
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Strike-Zone Shimano Symetre Spinning Rod and Reel Combo Giveaway
This month, we’re giving away a Shimano Symetre Spinning Rod and Reel Combo, courtesy of Strike-Zone Fishing. One winner will be randomly drawn from all entries and be announced in the weekly fishing forecast on Tuesday, November 28th. Enter below for your chance to win!
CONTEST RULES
- Eligibility
Spacefish Giveaway Contest (the “Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees of Spacefish and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. - Sponsor
The Contest is sponsored by Strike-Zone Fishing. - Agreement to Official Rules
Participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements set forth herein. - Contest Period
The Contest runs from Oct 31 – Nov 28, 2023 - How to Enter
Online entry will be available by visiting the latest fishing report on our website (spacefishreport.com) and following the directions provided to fill out the entry information, and submit. Limit one (1) entry per person, per email address, and per household for the duration of the Contest Period, regardless of method of entry. Entries received from any person, e-mail address, or household in excess of the stated limitation will be void. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. - Prize Drawing
One winner will be selected among all Spacefish email subscribers. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will publish the winner’s name in its weekly fishing report on Nov 28 2023 and the winner will be contacted via email. If the potential winner does not claim their prize by responding within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries. - Winner Notification The potential winner will announced in the weekly fishing report on Nov 28 2023. The winner (parent/legal guardian if a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five (5) days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period (if applicable), or prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. If the potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, Sponsor reserves the right to award the prize in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign the Declaration of Compliance on the potential winners behalf and fulfill any other requirements imposed on winner set forth herein. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Only three (3) alternate drawings will be held, after which the prize will remain un-awarded. Prizes will be fulfilled approximately 8-10 weeks after the conclusion of the Contest.
- Prizes
(1) Shimano Symetre Spinning Rod and Reel Combo - General Conditions
In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or in the event the Contest is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Contest and, in the event of termination, award the prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorney’s fees) and any other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. - Release and Limitations of Liability
By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Contest, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Contest, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d) application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Contest, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application, the processing of entries application downloads or in any Contest-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Contest or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorney’s fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. - Disputes
Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida. - Privacy
Information collected from entrants is subject to sponsor’s privacy policy.
Shimano Symetre Spinning Rod and Reel Combo Contest Entry
BT’s Welding Casting Platform Giveaway
We’ve got a custom casting platform made and donated by BT’s Welding up for grabs this month! One winner will be randomly drawn from all entries and be announced in the weekly fishing forecast on Tuesday, December 19th. Enter below for your chance to win!
CONTEST RULES
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
- Eligibility
Spacefish Giveaway Contest (the “Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees of Spacefish and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. - Sponsor
The Contest is sponsored by BT’s Welding. - Agreement to Official Rules
Participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements set forth herein. - Contest Period
The Contest runs from Nov 14 – Dec 18, 2023 - How to Enter
Online entry will be available by visiting the latest fishing report on our website (spacefishreport.com) and following the directions provided to fill out the entry information, and submit. Limit one (1) entry per person, per email address, and per household for the duration of the Contest Period, regardless of method of entry. Entries received from any person, e-mail address, or household in excess of the stated limitation will be void. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. - Prize Drawing
One winner will be selected among all Spacefish email subscribers. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will publish the winner’s name in its weekly fishing report on Dec 18, 2023 and the winner will be contacted via email. If the potential winner does not claim their prize by responding within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries. - Winner Notification The potential winner will announced in the weekly fishing report on Dec 18, 2023. The winner (parent/legal guardian if a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five (5) days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period (if applicable), or prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. If the potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, Sponsor reserves the right to award the prize in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign the Declaration of Compliance on the potential winners behalf and fulfill any other requirements imposed on winner set forth herein. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Only three (3) alternate drawings will be held, after which the prize will remain un-awarded. Prizes will be fulfilled approximately 8-10 weeks after the conclusion of the Contest.
- Prizes
(1) Custom Casting Platform - General Conditions
In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or in the event the Contest is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Contest and, in the event of termination, award the prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorney’s fees) and any other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. - Release and Limitations of Liability
By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Contest, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Contest, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d) application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Contest, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application, the processing of entries application downloads or in any Contest-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Contest or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorney’s fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. - Disputes
Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida. - Privacy
Information collected from entrants is subject to sponsor’s privacy policy.
BT's Welding Giveaway
Bud Light Cooler Giveaway
Since 1960, Carroll Distributing has been keeping the local shelves stocked and taps flowing for a long list of everybody’s favorite beverages. Now, they are going to be distributing some awesome prizes to Spacefish readers every month. This month, the prize is a 40qt Bud Light Cooler…
CONTEST RULES
- Eligibility
Spacefish Giveaway Contest (the “Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees of Spacefish and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. - Sponsor
The Contest is sponsored by Carroll Distributing. - Agreement to Official Rules
Participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements set forth herein. - Contest Period
The Contest runs from Nov 14 – Dec 19, 2023 - How to Enter
Online entry will be available by visiting the latest fishing report on our website (spacefish.com) and following the directions provided to fill out the entry information, and submit. Limit one (1) entry per person, per email address, and per household for the duration of the Contest Period, regardless of method of entry. Entries received from any person, e-mail address, or household in excess of the stated limitation will be void. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. - Prize Drawing
One winner will be selected among all Spacefish email subscribers. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will publish the winner’s name in its weekly fishing report on Dec 19, 2023 and the winner will be contacted via email. If the potential winner does not claim their prize by responding within five (5) days, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries. - Winner Notification The potential winner will announced in the weekly fishing report on Dec 19 2023. The winner (parent/legal guardian if a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five (5) days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period (if applicable), or prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. If the potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, Sponsor reserves the right to award the prize in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign the Declaration of Compliance on the potential winners behalf and fulfill any other requirements imposed on winner set forth herein. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Only three (3) alternate drawings will be held, after which the prize will remain un-awarded. Prizes will be fulfilled approximately 8-10 weeks after the conclusion of the Contest.
- Prizes
(1) 40qt Bud Light Cooler - General Conditions
In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or in the event the Contest is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Contest and, in the event of termination, award the prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorney’s fees) and any other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. - Release and Limitations of Liability
By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Contest, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Contest, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d) application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Contest, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application, the processing of entries application downloads or in any Contest-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Contest or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorney’s fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. - Disputes
Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida. - Privacy
Information collected from entrants is subject to sponsor’s privacy policy.
Bud Cooler Giveaway
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Weekly Strike-Zone Giveaway
Each week, we’ll randomly draw a name from our email subscriber list to award a $20 Strike-Zone Fishing Gift Card. To enter, all you need to do is subscribe to our weekly forecast email (once subscribed, you’re eligible to win EVERY week).
Congrats to this week's winner, Dennis Norman, Titusville
NOTICE: If you are announced as a winner, you must EMAIL US within 5 days to claim your prize (please include your phone number and mailing address), or your prize will be forfeited and added back into the giveaway pool for future winners.
Subscribe for Contest Entry
To enter the WEEKLY giveaway contest for a $20 Strike-Zone Fishing Gift Card, all you need to do is subscribe to our fishing report via email. One winner will be drawn from all current subscribers, every week.
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CONTEST RULES
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
- Eligibility
Spacefish Giveaway Contest (the “Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees of Spacefish and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. - Sponsor
The Contest is sponsored by Spacefish, located at 745 Hibiscus Dr, Satellite Beach, Florida 32937. - Agreement to Official Rules
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Big Uglies (Black Drum) on the move, Canaveral National Seashore
Big schools of black drum on the move in the lagoons.🤩
I spent the past week fishing the Canaveral national seashore area, both from shore and on my hobie outback kayak.
If your able to start at 1st light the shallows and flats are hot for topwater action but it quicky shuts down once that sun 🌞 is up and it warms up. 🔥
Spent 2 days fishing pattilo creek, both shore and from my kayak. Lots of juvenile tarpon in the deep areas.
The flats and shallows shut down after 8am and the sun is out. 🌞
So I switched it up and went looking around the deeper cuts, channels and any moving water I could find.
If you don’t see any signs keep moving.
Once you find them, they are thick. 🤩 I went from dead spot to dead spot with no signs of life…….to seeing multi species cruising the mangroves and ledge.👍
In pattillo creek, I found a good 100 yards of mangroves that had a steep drop off, 1 foot to about 8 feet.
All of the sudden I was seeing small groups of decent sized reds cruising the edge just off of the drop off. Some smaller snook tucked into the mangroves. Some smaller sheep’s head and even snappers in the mix. Then I started to find some schools of a dozen plus black drum… good sized ones too. They too were cruising that ledge. 😉
You will go from catching nothing to catching everything once you find where they are holding.
I was free lining a live shrimp and also using a popping cork with a live shrimp.
I was drifting that deep drop off along the mangroves. Sight casting big back drum, reds and a few small snook.
A 20″ and a 26″ black drum was the biggest of my trip.
Another tip, and a way to save some 💰 money…
Right now, all over the Canaveral national seashore is lots of fiddler crabs. You can sneak up and hand grab half a dozen at a time. I got 3 dozen in 10 mins.
(Keep the area healthy for years to come… Only take what you plan to use that day or next day, release what you dont use)🙏
Fiddler 🦀 crabs are an important part of the ecosystem in our lagoons.
Pair a fiddler with a sheepshead jig. Very carefully rig that crab on the tip of the hook just past the barb.
Cast along the drop offs and ledges. These fish are holding on that ledge…swimming up under the mangroves and feeding on these fiddler crabs.
You know the saying..”match the hatch” 🤗
I ran into one angler out there, struggling to get on some fish. I gave him some advice on working the ledge and gave him a couple sheepshead jigs, and a hand full of fiddler crabs. 😁
Not even 10 mins of him casting it out…. He had a new P.B black drum on the other end.
Ran into a few anglers fishing the area of gator creek and catfish creek.
Rumor has it…. some big schools of black drums have been spotted moving into the flats this week. Guys were seeing big drum backs coming out of the water and guys were catching limits😮.
But just as fast as they are found….next day they can be gone and nothing but catfish. 😬
So….the take this week for Canaveral National Seashore.
It’s hot as hell🥵, fishing is decent at 1st light with topwater, after 8am fishing is very slow until you find the fish. So key is to keep moving. Drive those roads around gator creek, catfish creek, pop into pump house and look for signs of these big schools of black drum…..Maybe cast a few times…but if no signs and no bites..move to the next spot.
The black drum are definitely on the move. But if you find them, your sure to catch a limit.🤩 Shrimp or fiddler crabs as bait seem to be the hot ticket right now.
If targeting the tarpon or snook. A small jig and swimbait seems to lead to the most hits….
Lots of the fish caught are coughing up loads of these 1″ glass minnows.🤔
So again.🫵..Match the hatch!
A friend got a small tarpon on a small white jig swimbait. Like 1 to 2″ profile.
I vloged my trips this week and also showed how I like to rig my fiddler crabs 😁 on my YouTube channel “Thumpr Fishing”
As always everyone. Stay safe, stay hydrated and tight lines 😎🤙
Gear used.😎👇
🔵Florida fishing products (FFP) osprey 3000, 10pound braid, on a 7′ Fenwick inshore elite medium fast
⚪️FFP resolute 4000, 20lb braid on a 7′ med-heavy, fast action UGLY stick
🟣Bajio polarized sunglasses
⚫️Heddon chug n spook topwater. Sheepshead jigs for fiddler.
4 horsemen popping cork, circle hook live shrimp.
🟢Bug spray…bug spray…bug spray 🦟
🔵Space coast bait and tackle, live shrimp.
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Plenty of Bait on Mosquito Lagoon
The temperatures this past week have been hot to say the least reaching mid 90s and feeling well over a hundred but with that being said that bite has been fire early morning to mid morning. We have had plenty of bait covering the shallow flats of Mosquito Lagoon along with the back waters of New Smyrna Beach.
Look for the trout, redfish and snook to be shallow early and as the day heats up they will be falling off to the edges in a little deeper water. Live bait and artificials have been both working well in the shallows and deeper shorelines. Throwing plugs early have been producing some great bites on snook, jacks and trout as moving to live bait when the sun gets up has been tricking the redfish and other species.
The weather looks to be consistent into next week which means this bite should continue to be good.
by Capt. Patrick Rood
Spot N Tail Charters
| (386) 566-1394
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Headwaters area
This week we fished 3 Forks and Headwaters. 3 Forks at daylight has been remarkable. Popshad and boy howdee type baits have really proven themselves. Scattered grass clumps and depth changes are key.
Around 8 am the fluke and worm bite is a great choice along with chatterbaits, square bills and jerkbaits are working. I am off water by 11 to noon depending on wind and cloud cover.
Headwaters has been topped out in alot of areas. Topped out hydrilla and grass clumps gave us some good fish. Jerkbaits chatterbaits and flukes are good as shad spawn is in full force. Fishing has been good weather is blistering stay hydrated. Be nice
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Consistent Bite on IRL’s Mangrove Shorelines
This week, I targeted the mangrove shorelines in the Indian River, focusing on early morning fishing trips to beat the heat. The bite has been consistent throughout the morning, slowing down as the sun rises higher in the sky.
Fishing Conditions
– Water Level: Dropping, opening up new access points into the mangroves
– Bugs: Intense, especially in the mangrove areas
– Fishing Hours: Early morning, off the water by 9 am
Successful Techniques
– Targeting windblown areas to reduce bug activity and find active fish
– Skipping small paddle tails and Lil Johns on jig heads under shaded structure
– Topwater lures worked slow for snook and redfish along the mangroves
– Faster retrieves in deeper water for jacks
Species Caught
– Snook
– Redfish
– Trout
– Flounder
– Jack Crevalle
Tips and Recommendations
– Take advantage of the dropping water level to explore new access points into the mangroves
– Focus on making accurate casts under shaded structure as the sun rises higher
– Be prepared for intense bug activity and take necessary precautions
by John Page
JP Kayak Fishing and Tours
| (321) 345-8388
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Micro Slam on the Canaveral Barge Canal/Sykes Creek
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Canaveral Barge Canal
Happy Monday Spacefish!
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Today I am going to report on a new kayak fishing spot in Merritt Island. The Canaveral Barge Canal & Sykes Creek. I went to this spot because it’s really hot outside, and I was hoping to find some bigger fish laid up in the deeper water of the canal, and in Sykes Creek. The positive about this trip was that I was able to notch an inshore slam, the negative was 2 of the 3 species of fish to complete said slam were comically small. Let’s dive in!
Launch Spot
I launched right off the causeway on 528 – the exact location is here – Island Time Kayaking- The only word of caution I would add to this is, if you want to be able to get a safe parking spot off the road, and be able to launch before it gets too crowded, then the earlier you can get out here the better. This area will fill up with people on the weekend setting up tents/grills/etc.
My Trip (Overview)
So right off the bat, I will go over my route on this trip. Upon launching I pedaled due east along the canal, I fished the north side of the canal going down, until I reached Sykes Creek, then I turned south, went about a half mile or so down. When I went down Sykes Creek I fished the east side, When I hit my u-turn to return back I went back under 528 and fished some of the mangroves on the left (west) side of the mouth of Sykes Creek. Returning westward back down the barge canal I fished the south side. I was able to catch a pretty good number of fish on this trip both in the canal and in Sykes Creek, but nothing of quality size. I probably caught roughly 20ish fish total; Snook, Trout, Reds, Jacks, and Mangrove Snapper.
Redfish
The species I caught the most of was Redfish, I was able to catch a few that were big enough to make it fun, but nothing to brag about per se. I was finding these fish along shorelines, and a few in a flat around the mouth of Sykes Creek. I was able to catch the Redfish on the Fish, or Die Dagger on a Red Eye Jighead from Z-Man. I went up to ¼ oz weight due to fishing deeper inshore waters than I typically fish, and all of the Redfish came when I was bottom bouncing this soft plastic along the bottom near structure along the shorelines. Because it was a bright and sunny day, I used the “Swampfox” colorway which is a silver with Gold Flakes – this has been a really good inshore color for me over the years, and Redfish and Snook seem to really hone in on this color pattern as long as the water is relatively clear. I typically do better with Redfish when I slow down my retrieval speeds and keep bottom contact with my jig.
Little Snooklets in the Canal
I was able to catch a handful of little baby Snook – I actually had 2 slot sized Snook hit under mangroves but I failed to get good hooksets on them and they came unbuttoned. The missed Snook came on Clarity Flukes on a 3/0 EWG Worm Hook with no weight, I got trigger happy with the hook stes because I connected with the Snook pretty far back and knew I would have to beat them on the draw to have any success in landing them. I was able to catch a few smaller ones using soft plastics like the Fish, or Die Dagger and Warbird in Swampfox and bouncing it along the bottom close to structure. The same method that I was using to catch Redfish. I spent time beating the bushes inb Sykes Creek with a Salt Strong Power Prawn Jr (Shrimp) rigged on a ⅛ oz 3/0 Owner Twistlock hook; but all I caught were Mangrove Snapper, small Trout, and small Jacks hanging around the edges of the mangroves.
Everything Eats a Shrimp
I went ahead and spoke about using a shrimp lure under mangroves. The Salt Strong Prawn Jr is a great soft plastic to rig weedless and skip under cover on a hot, sunny day and get action. On this day it just brought me a bunch of little dinky fish, but one thing to never forget when fishing inshore is that everything eats a shrimp, and a small shrimp presentation is a great way to keep lines tight, avoid skunks, and turn slow days into more enjoyable trips. Not every trip can be a banger, and on this day I considered myself fortunate to be able to complete a slam, albeit a micro one. I hand already caught a combined 10+ Snook and Reds, and needed to bag a Trout to say I did it, the Trout that completed my micro slam was comically small, but as they say, beggars (and anglers) can’t be choosers.
One of the reasons that this lure is a great one to have on deck when the fishing is slow is that it has a great shrimpy profile, it is small enough to catch small fish that you will miss out on throwing bigger profiles and comes in some great color patterns. I really like New Penny color patterns because it is a great mangrove dwelling crustacean color pattern. The key to this bait to get bites, and this is why I like it in winter/summer is to really slow it down, let it settle and give it subtle twitches, but this is a bait than cane be skipped well under cover and kept in the strike zone for a long time.
Conclusion
My inaugural trip down the Barge Canal was not a banner or bragworthy day by any means, but sometimes it just be that way. As we enter the dog days of summer I am glad to get action. Maybe I can go back again another time and find some bigger fish.
Thank you for taking the time to read my report, and a huge thank you to Kayaks By Bo for being our paddle partner – July is a great time to shop for a new fishing kayak, and Kayaks By Bo has one for you! Stay hydrated my friends and if you’re fishing in the afternoon, keep an eye on the weather forecasts! May your lines be ever tight, until next time!
by Knox Robinson
Spacefish Prostaff
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Action ALL Over the Inlet!
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Mark Gajownik shared this photo of his grandson, Franklin, who caught a mutton snapper at the north jetty.
Good morning, Sebastian Inlet anglers and sightseers; I hope everyone had a great weekend. The weather was awesome, and so was the fishing! The action was all over the inlet, but the north side was the better spot due to the cleaner water. There were baitfish in and around the inlet over the weekend: finger mullet, greenies and pilchards, mojarras in the back, but still NO glass minnows in the surf that are usually present this time of year. They have been largely a no-show all along the beaches. The action at the inlet has been the catch-and-release snook, redfish, good catches of mangrove snappers, Spanish mackerel, and a few hooked-but-not-landed cubera snappers. Here are your action spots:
North jetty
Here, most of the action has occurred during early morning and late evening high tide cycles, and on the FIRST of the outgoing tide at the tip. Live mullet and croakers have been the baits of choice for catch-and-release snook and redfish. Most of the snook have been in the 34 to 40-inch range, which are the big breeder females; if you catch any of these big girls, PLEASE return them to the water as quickly as possible! They, just like us when they are worked too hard fighting to land them, have lactic acid build up in their muscles. They cramp and can’t swim, and become goliath or shark food. Again, please return them as quickly as possible. Also, the redfish being caught are nice, too, being in the 27 to 34-inch range, with some being bigger. Like the snook, return them to the water as quickly as possible.
Boaters fishing the tip of the jetty are doing very well with the snook and reds. If you can get good-sized live shrimp — which is kind of tough during the summer when they are small — they will work on the incoming tide for the snook and reds. During early high tide, anglers are catching Spanish mackerel on live greenies on the ocean side of the jetty. Around the pilings and rocks of the jetty on either tide, high being the better tide, mangrove snapper are around and being caught. Live shrimp, greenies either live or dead are the bait for them. Some sheepshead are possible as well on live fiddler crabs and cut shrimp. If you see any schools of finger mullet around, keep an eye out for schools of the big jack crevalles that will be following them. Big spoons, jigs and poppers will attract a bite from them. Moving inward toward the area between the jetty gates and bridge, the incoming tide has been producing mangrove snapper on greenies, live or dead, or cut. Small live croakers or mojarras have been producing catch-and-release redfish as well.
South jetty
On this side, same thing. Most of the action occurs during the early morning, and late evening high tide cycles. Catch-and-release snook and reds are biting all live baits. The snook on this side are smaller than the north side, but still fun to catch! Mangrove snapper can be caught all along the rocky jetty/shoreline on live shrimp, greenies either live or dead/cut. Most of the snappers are still small, 10 or 11 inches, but larger examples are being caught. At the tip on the outgoing tide, same cast of characters as always, black margates, blue runners, jack crevalles, and a few mangrove snappers mixed in to keep it interesting. Not to mention the annoying catfish and puffers that are ever present with the dirtier water on this side.
T-dock Area
Back here the action is still a little slow, but fish have been caught. Around the dock pilings and shoreline on either tide, angler are catching small mangrove snapper and mutton snapper on live and dead greenies. Also, look for Spanish mackerel, using live greenies and small white or green jigs. Mullet schools are coming into the inlet again and attracting big jack crevalles which can be caught on big silver spoons and jigs tossed to the channel area. The snook fishing back here has been a little slow due to the dirtier water, but they are catching some on the incoming tide on live mojarras and croakers. And again, back here too, the pesky puffers are ever present!
Surf Area, both sides
Again, same as last week: not too many people fishing at the beaches. Those fishing at the beach just north of the jetty where the water was cleaner told me they caught a few whiting and croakers, and an occasional catfish or two. South side, just a bit worse as the water was pretty dirty. Catfish, puffers and some small bonnethead sharks were caught. There has been a dearth of baitfish schools in the surf to attract much of what would be here along the coast for this time of the year.
That’s all I have for this week, friends. Expect some rain this week, but small seas (one to two fee) and SSE winds of five to 10 mph all week, so get your gear, bait, water and sunscreen and hit the inlet to see what happens. Tight lines, everyone.
by Wayne "Snookman" Landry
Sebastian Inlet State Park
| (321) 724-5175
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Shark Fishing Cocoa Beach
Doesn’t everyone enjoy summertime beach fishing in Florida? The sweltering heat, random thunderstorms, southeast winds stirring the waters, and bathtub-warm water! It’s been an off-and-on week with catches of the usual summertime whiting, local pompano, palometas, and ladyfish. This time of year, there aren’t a ton of food-grade fish, but the sharks are all over the place. However, targeting them can be a little tricky this time of year.
At the shop, I get countless questions daily on how to shark fish in the Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach area. Whether you’re after the giant 8ft+ sharks or the normal 3-6 ft sharks, there is a lot to learn about targeting and sizing your rigging to produce the best bites. Today, I’ll be talking about the 3-6 ft sharks, maybe even a tad longer, and how to gauge your techniques.
Call me crazy on this first method, but if a tarpon or big snook is swimming by, it has the best chance to hook them as well as the sharks. All you need are 2x-3x 5/0-6/0 inline circle hooks with 6 feet of 80# mono. Tie it directly to your braid using your favorite braid-to-mono connection. You will lose a lot more hooks fishing this way, but you will produce a lot more bites because there is no wire involved. If you hook a shark on the edge of its mouth, you’re not losing a hook, but you will have 20 people around taking celebrity photos of you, haha.
The second rigging to almost guarantee a nice shark if they bite the bait is using about one foot of #10 single-strand wire inline circle hook to swivel. Attach 5 feet of 200# mono with another ending swivel that will be tied to your main line, preferably 30-50# braid. If you stop by the shop, we can show you how to rig it up if that’s a little confusing.
The bait of choice is whole mullet cut in chunks, bonito steaks, stingray cutlets, and live whiting.
People seem to think that with these smaller sharks, they need super heavy setups to land them. Realistically, you don’t need heavy-duty setups unless your targets are giants. Setting yourself up with a 6000 series reel with 30-60# braid is all you need as long as you have the right leader setup. The rod doesn’t need to be crazy either; a standard medium-heavy 10-12 ft rod will work perfectly fine to get some cool pictures for your family. As long as the rod can cast a 4 oz lead, you’re good to go.
I’ll see y’all at the shop. Tight lines!
by Nik Kaldor
Cocoa Beach Fishing Center
| (321) 783-3477
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Fishing Just OK
The inshore bite has been okay early morning. DOA shad tails have been productive along the mangroves that are a bit deeper. Water has been low, so finding some deeper drops around the mangroves is the key as well as finding bait pods.
The inlet bite has been okay with some snook, reds and plenty of jacks on live bait. Nearshore bite is still hit or miss with some scattered bait and fish. Put in a lot of time to find the bait and you can be rewarded with some tarpon, big jacks and sharks. Looking forward to more beach action this upcoming week.
by Capt. Glyn Austin
Going Coastal Charters
| (321) 863-8085
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Good Catching Last Week
Last week’s outings were a better catching time for me. We spent our first outing at 3 Forks. Our intentions were to head south but that didn’t work for us as we came very close to the end of the narrow trail that you must take in a boat to a disappointing stop. The trail was clogged up with floating hyacinth and debris from winds the days before. We managed to get the boat turned around and start the slow ride back the opposite direction and went to another area of the impoundment.
The topwater bite didn’t happen for us so changing over to throwing Beetle Spins we started catching bluegill and cichlids which was a slow bite to say the least. After tiring throwing this, I picked up my old trusty bubblegum Zoom trick worm and the bass accepted it. I managed 7 bass with this combo before it just got too hot to be out.
My next outing was at Headwaters. Being at the ramp in the dark we put the boat in the water and set off at safe light. It amazes me whether I’m out on the lagoon or in any freshwater lake how many boaters leave the dock in the dark in their boats and never turn on their navigation lights. Anyways, the bite was fast and furious for me on this outing. I pretty much threw nothing but a Gambler Popping Frog in the thicker hydrilla that had open areas mixed in. I boated a 4 then several 2-3 pounders within the first hour but my best fish so far on this impoundment came a little while after that weighed in at 7.2 pounds. Throwing this pattern you need to be throwing with a heavy action rod and at least 50 pound test braided line to be able to fight these fish out of the thick vegetation.
It was a great few days before the full moon started to show its bright shine in the sky. I’m not too optimistic about this week’s bite because of that factor but as they say “You’ll never Know if you Don’t Go.”
by Terry Lamielle
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Tarpon & Seatrout
This week, the story has been all about tarpon with a few trout mixed in. The cold water up well has continued along the beach, keeping the tarpon in the river in great numbers. The best bite has been on live finger mullet or artificial mullet imitations. Look for the bite to continue through the full moon. The trout bite should start heating up next week too. Schools of redfish are still around in low water on the edges of the flats so keep your eye peeled for tailing fish.
by Capt. Mike Mann
Fat Fish Guide Service
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Finishing by Mid Morn
Unlike the weather here in Central Florida the bite continues to stay consistently good. We have been starting early and finishing by mid morning to beat the heat and storms that have been hitting us all week. We are continuing to bring several species boat side like trout, redfish, snook and jacks. We still have a large amount of bait spread out through the backwaters of New Smyrna Beach south into Mosquito Lagoon. Target the bait pods early and move to the deeper edges of flats and shorelines as the sun gets higher. Plugs, soft plastics and live bait have all been working well.
It looks like the weather will be continuing through next week so watch out for those pesky afternoon storms.
by Capt. Patrick Rood
Spot N Tail Charters
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East Lake Toho
Went out of Lakefront Park to the left and fished along the reeds and got this one on the 2nd cast, almost 2lbs. I stayed in a 100 yard stretch of water and got 8 on a Gambler Burner worm in Black and Blue flake with a blue tail and picked up a few more on a underspin with white minnow when they started breaking the surface chasing bait. It was all over by 715 and I moved to the canal leading to AJ Lake and got a couple more before calling it quits.
by Tcracers
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Big Uglies (Black Drum) on the move. Canaveral National Seashore
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