By Dave Zalewski, Times Correspondent
Saturday, February 26, 2011
What's hot: Bottom fishing continues to be very strong in the 40- to 60-foot depths. Because of the grouper-season closure, we have been targeting white grunts, triggerfish and mangrove snapper with tackle downsized to the size of the fish. On recent trips, just about everyone has asked to switch to 10- to 12-pound tackle once they see how much fun and sport it is to target these fish with appropriate tackle. We have always had downsized tackle onboard for children, but now we have regular clients asking for the lighter tackle.
Bait watch: Baitfish are beginning to be seen near the Sunshine Skyway bridge, all over Tampa Bay and in the nearshore waters of the gulf. Scattered reports of Spanish mackerel striking these schools of bait and being caught increase every day.
Temperature watch: Water temperatures near Venice are close to 72 degrees, the temperature that means kingfish, Spanish mackerel, bonita and cobia are in the area.
Dave Zalewski charters the Lucky Too out of Madeira Beach and can be reached at Luckytoo2@aol.com or (727) 397-8815.
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