Key Largo Backcountry Fishing Report

Welcome back to "What's Bitin"!

This week, the North winds have been blowing at 15 to 20 mph, pushing
the water out of Florida Bay but the Fishin's still good!
A lot of water fowl are moving in for the winter. Even the crocodiles
are out on the banks taking in the sunshine. While I was out with a
couple anglers on the boat one afternoon, I was explaining to them that
it isn't exactly the right time of year to see Flamingos. Just then,
wouldn't you figure it, One came flying up within feet of the boat,
just to have his picture taken. (thanks a lot, flamingo). Sometimes
they surprise you.
As for light tackle fishing in the Backcountry, we've been catching
Reds, Small Tarpon and Bull Sharks. There are still Jack Crevalle and
Spanish Mackerel along with Snook on the shoreline of the Cape.
It's a great sight to see fish jumping all around you while you're
fishing. You can sit still and count the Mullet jumping, popping like
popcorn out of the water. We're chasin' what's chasin' them.
With no more storms in sight we are in for some good days on the water.
If you're looking to catch some of these fish, GET READY TO GO!
We have a small cold front coming in this week. It'll be getting
down around 60 degrees making the fishing on the flats even better.
The Snook and Reds will be moving around with this first cold spat. If
they're moving around, we'll see more action!
The cooler weather also means you don't have to worry about getting
too hot out there while you're fishing.
This coming week I'll be fishing for Snook, Reds and of course Bull
Sharks, "they bite all the time".
Hope you join me next week for another update on fishing in the Florida
Bay.
Feel free to call me anytime on my boat phone (305) 394-0505.
Capt. Leon Davis (http://www.reelranger.com)