Fishing around the Tampa Bay area has been heating up along with the temperatures. The fish are beginning to move from the back country winter hideaways to the outside flats following the warming water. We have been having great catches of Snook, and Sea Trout. Best bet for both of these species is to net up some whitebait(greenbacks) and then pitch them into the pot-holes on the flats during moving tide phases. Another great option for Sea trout is a DOA shrimp under a popping cork. Sheepshead are around all the bridges and structure around the bay. These fiesty fish are great table fare and are very entertaining to catch. A small NO.4 hook, with pieces of fresh shrimp and a split shot is the preferred method of catching these toothy critters. Overall the fishing around the bay has been great, and will only get better this month as the air temperatures stabilize and begin to warm up. Get out there and wet a line, today could be the day you catch that trophy.
Captain Rob Salimbene
Mangrove Man Charters
www.mangroveman.com
863-899-0984
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