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OFFSHORE- Sailfish bite remains really good offshore. The big release numbers from last week tapered off just a bit; but overall multiple chances remains the norm. Live bait under the kite is still the way to go, but trolling small ballyhoo and even bonita strips all get the bites as well. Not the most ideal conditions sailfish wise headed into the weekend: But should still be a decent number around. Blackfin tuna action picked back up offshore this week. Blackfin bite has been scattered up and down the line. Trolling smaller feathers early in the morning has been working well; and then when the sun starts to get up a little higher a vertical jig in 250-350' of water has been catching them. Dolphin bite was pretty good this week in 200-400' of water. Not huge numbers of fish; but the average size has been pretty good. A few scattered reports of wahoo on the back side of the full moon this week; likely will be a few hanging around heading into the weekend. Bottom fishing reports were much better this week, with a nice assortment of snapper around. No cobia reports yet, but that should start happening almost anytime. INSHORE- Look for snook fishing to start improving quickly as the weather warms up. With no hard fronts in the forecast and temps regularly pushing into the 80's this week the snook should be chewing. Jig bite will no doubt fire off with the weather as well. Look for high outgoing tide at night around the bridges to be the best bet for the snook (Though certain spots will do equally well on late incoming depending on water quality conditions). Sheepshead action remains decent in Palm Beach Inlet. Better get after the sheepshead now, they won't hang around for that much longer. Live shrimp will be the top bait choice for the sheepshead. A little quiet on other inshore action. No pompano reports inshore to speak of. Warming weather could trigger a little early season mangrove snapper bite as well. SURF/PIER- Early in the week saw the best pompano action of the year so far. The Juno Beach Pier and local beaches produced some good quality fish; and a solid number of limits. Pompano action slowed a bit as the week went on; but favorable conditions leading into the weekend should get some pompano around again! Doc's Goofy Jigs and JYG Pro Mycro's have been top lure choices for the pomps. Bait wise it's the usual assortment of sandfleas, clams, fresh shrimp, and FishBites producing the best results. The Juno Beach Pier produced a good Spanish Mackerel bite as well this week. Average size of the fish has been a bit small, but numbers have been pretty solid. White crappie jigs remain the absolute top lure choice for the Macs (when the bite slows down try tipping the crappie jig with a small piece of shrimp for better results). All the Spanish Mackerel hanging around the pier have the barracuda showing back up. Scattered bluefish this wee; but that does seem to have slowed down a bit. About time to start seeing the first of the springtime live bait start trickling in. When the bait starts to show the springtime big jacks and kings shouldn't be far behind! NOAA MARINE WEATHER: FRI...E SE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to around 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Period 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. SAT...Winds SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. SUN...E SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Intracoastal waters light chop. A slight chance of showers in the morning. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of showers. Thanks For Reading, Todd Longtime friend and customer Eamon with a nice mutton caught last week with Captain Jeff on TenX Charters (www.gofishjupiter.com). Also...some sweet new apparel rolling into the shop this week! Comments are closed.
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