Dry Spell Broken

[Capt. Patrick Rood]

Redfish have been active in the Mosquito Lagoon shallows.

It seems as though we have finally broke our dry spell and are now starting to get our afternoon showers. I do have to say the rain has been much needed. It has been working out pretty good getting on the fish early and back to the dock in time to stay dry.

The bite has been really good from New Smyrna Beach south throughout Mosquito Lagoon. The oyster bars up north have bern holding a variety of species including trout, snook, jacks and redfish. Throwing spoons and plugs early have worked well bbefore moving to a shrimp or soft plastic later in the day.

The water clarity still seems to be good throughout the lagoon system considering the rain we have had the last few days. The redfish have been very shallow and have bern chewing better early in the morning. Live shrimp or cut bait has worked well throwing to mangrove shorelines. We have also had a influx of bonnet heads and bull sharks further north in the New Smyrna backwaters. Be careful when fighting a fish — we have lost a couple this past week to the tax man.

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Captain Patrick Rood is a native Floridian that has grown up on the local waters of Mosquito Lagoon, Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach with the passion for inshore fishing. Call (386) 566-1394 to book a trip, or visit Spot N Tail Charters on the web.

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