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Sharks & More From the Beach July 20, 2020 in Fishing Reports
I teamed up with some fellow shark fishing guides, NSB Shark Hunters, this week to help out on some surf fishing trips. As most know, Volusia county is the shark bite capital of the WORLD, with sharks of all sizes and types here year…
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Hello all!
July 17, 2020 in Member Introductions
Hello out there!!! I moved to volusia county almost 2 years ago, just purchased my first boat. Avid fisherman all my life. Looking forward to the reports, posting and possibly making a few…
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Red Snapper Season Strategy
July 3, 2020 in General Discussion
Lets talk about our ever so generous four-day red snapper season that once again falls right in the middle of the spawn this July. My personal strategy would be, get your fish and get home! But, I also understand that many anglers would…
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There was a phenomenal turn out for the federal red snapper season as we imagined. Most anglers caught their limit. Some also found some grouper, large triggerfish, and cobia to add with it. Weather conditions look favorable for the last…
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Hot Weather (and Fishing!)
July 16, 2020 in Fishing Reports
The fishing here in New Smyrna Beach has been hot as the weather. We have been having several double digit days this past week with a mixed bag of species. The trout bite has been steady throughout Mosquito Lagoon along with the redfish as…
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Tarpon Remain Thick
July 13, 2020 in Fishing Reports
Tarpon remain thick in the Mosquito Lagoon and along the beach of New Smyrna and Ponce Inlet. The flounder bite has been good on the nearshore reefs and the trout bite is starting to get better. Topwater action early morning has been very…
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Whiting, Croakers, Mackerel on the Beach
July 13, 2020 in Fishing Reports
This week has been much like the past few weeks, with the water temperatures staying in the low to mid 80’s and crystal clear and glass. The bait pods are still running strong up and down the beach. A good mix of fish have been…
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Outstanding Fishing in Ponce Inlet
July 10, 2020 in Fishing Reports
As we enter the middle of summer, the fishing continues to be outstanding on almost every trip in the Ponce Inlet area. Calm, sunny mornings followed by the chance of an afternoon thunderstorm has become a near daily occurrence here in…
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Snook, Snook & Even More Snook!
July 10, 2020 in Fishing Reports
Snook are everywhere in my area right now! They are ranging in size anywhere from small juveniles on up to over slot-sized fish! Most anglers are finding success with artificials such as soft plastic and topwater lures. Redfish have…
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Hi everybody, BVO fishing here with a quick report. The seasons are changing and so is the fishing here in the New Smyrna Beach Florida area. As we roll into these hot summer months, be cautious when heading offshore. What may look calm in…
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Snapper, Snapper, Snapper!
July 10, 2020 in Fishing Reports
Seems like almost everyone is excited, and preparing to fish the Federal red snapper season. The season is July 10th – 12th and the 17th. The bag limit is one fish per person any size. Effective July 1st, all bottom fisher persons of…
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The glass minnow run has made its way to the area, and along with the bait pods come the predator fish. This week’s catch included several large bull whiting and several nice big pompano caught in the area along with Spanish mackerel…
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Sunglow Pier Surf Fishing
July 8, 2020 in Fishing Reports
I hit the beach in the neighborhood of the Sunglow Pier to do a little fishing late afternoon today. Right after the rain passed, the conditions were absolutely beautiful to put a line in the water, or to just enjoy the beach in general….
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I Don’t Know Why He’s Worried…
July 8, 2020 in General Discussion
A good buddy of mine doesn’t want to go fishing because he wants to practice social distancing. I don’t know why he’s worried about COVID-19… He literally never catches…
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Ahoy!
July 8, 2020 in Member Introductions
I’m a midwest transplant, having moved to the Daytona area about a year ago. I’ve always been a bass hound, but have been trying to get in the saltwater game more and more since relocating to Florida. I love having a cocktail…
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