| Central Florida Sight Fishing Charters Florida Fly Fishing Guide Light Tackle and Fly Fishing Mosquito Lagoon & Indian River |
| Central Florida Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report for March 15, 2009 It was another week of outstanding weather here in central Florida and the sight fishing for redfish is as good as it gets right now. Big schools of redfish are prowling the flats of Mosquito Lagoon and have been tailing and feeding hard all week. Both the water level and temperature has risen significantly giving fish access to areas that have been nearly dry for the past couple months. I began this week fishing with Capt. Ron Presley in the Banana River near Cocoa Beach. We were both participating in a multi- boat charter the next day and were hoping to find some fish. I had not fished that area in quite some time and was disappointed to see the lack of sea grasses which hold the food that attracts redfish. I am accustomed to thick grass beds in the Mosquito Lagoon where I do most of my fishing. We fond the most fish around residential docks and I was able to land my first sheephead on a fly along with a decent black drum. The following day I was back in the Banana River and fish with Maryann and Billie Joe. The ladies had not fished since they were kids and had never been on the flats. We did some sight seeing watching stingrays, dolphins, manatees, and ospreys and caught a few fish as well. I located several schools of redfish and Maryann landed one, and lost two more. We hit some docks where several large fish broke off under the pilings but Maryann was able to wrestle out a decent black drum. I was happy to be back in Mosquito Lagoon Friday and I was joined by Jim from Michigan. As it began to get light, we saw multiple schools of redfish in every direction tailing and feeding on shrimp. I tied on a watermelon holographic DOA shrimp and Jim was soon hooked up to his first Mosquito Lagoon redfish. After he landed another red on the shrimp, I gave him a three inch holographic CAL tail on a jig head for extra casting distance. Each time Jim's cast landed in the right spot he got a bite. He brought six more redfish to the boat and had several more bites. We ended the day catching a few seatrout and having a quick fly casting lesson. Yesterday, I fished with Chris and Andrew, both fly fishing anglers. Just like the day before, there were multiple schools of tailing redfish at the start of the day. Andrew was up first. I gave him a holographic bendback fly to mimic the lure Jim had used the day before with such success. Nerves got the best of him with the first couple schools and the fish spooked off. He soon settled into a groove and laid down a nice cast which and his fly was quickly eaten. His best redfish to date on fly got him into the backing, a great way to start the day. Next it was Chris's turn. His first few attempts did not work as planned either but it wasn't long before a redfish found his bendback fly. We had consistent shots for the first few hours. Some great casts did not get a bite and a couple bites did not result in a hookup. Unfortunately, clouds rolled in destroying our visibility. Excellent tailing redfish action should continue throughout the month. As the water warms, the seatrout action has begun to improve along the edges of flats around mullet schools. Black drum continue to be a possibility almost every day as well. If you are going to be visiting the central Florida area, call me to book your fly fishing or light tackle charter in Mosquito Lagoon. |
| Central Florida Sight Fishing Charters with Capt. Chris Myers Florida fly fishing guide specializing in sight fishing the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River Lagoon with light tackle and fly. Catch redfish, trout, tarpon, snook, and more! All inclusive charters. Licensed and insured. info@floridafishinglessons.com 321-229-2848 |
| You have reached an archived Florida Fly Fishing and light tackle report from Capt. Chris Myers. I am a full time Florida Fly Fishing Guide specializing in sight fishing the saltwater flats. I offer guided fly fishing and light tackle charters on the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River in east Central Florida. Catch redfish, seatrout, black drum, and more. This is the best fishing near Orlando, Daytona Beach, Cocoa Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Kissimmee, and the Disney area. I am a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Fly Casting Instructor with twenty years of saltwater fly fishing experience. If you are looking for some of the best fly fishing in Florida or simply want to target big saltwater game fish in clear shallow water with conventional tackle, call me at 321-229-2848 to book your fishing charter. Our fishing is great all year long! |
