shasson Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 Heading down for a few days to poke around. Any tips on what bait is down there this time of year or if sight fishing with the Fly rod is possible. Anything would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 a few type of vessel ? type of GPS ? DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasson Posted May 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 1989 deluxe 16 Lowrance running FMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 you should be "OK"...depending on the tides 1.) The FMT has tracks out of Outdoor resorts which is one of the main ramps.....I suggest you do not run the Turner as it can get skinny in Mudbay. The entrance to the LOPEZ can also take you out to the front..I normally run the S curve... 2.) The Lopez has a very very short and sharp turn when you are running to the back...be cautious..same with the "S" curve out in front of the oyster bars My suggestion is to decide if you are going to fish the front or the back and the follow someone out. Both the Chatham and the Houston rivers have a few very very shallow black line spots on low tides....becareful and watch your tides....if you are going to head to the back from the entrances or return to the front from the back. You can also go over to the Rod and Gun and launch there and go up the Barron River or if you decide to head north it saves about 15-20 minutes of run time vs Chokoloskee. The FMT is pretty accurate....but, keep a watchful eye on the water patterns....don't just watch the red line Fish points and look for clean water and signs of bait... The Top Spots maps are a good place to start....Areas off New Turkey Key and Clam Point hold trout on the grass flats....the front of Pavillion is very rock but will hold fish as well as the passes North of Pavillion hold trout.... Good luck in your adventures.... DC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 23 hours ago, shasson said: Any tips on what bait is down there this time of year or if sight fishing with the Fly rod is possible If you want sight fishing....you'll need to pole up into the bights behind all the major keys....Wood, Bird, Turkey, Clam, Jack Daniels, etc...the water gets super skinny FAST....if you have an EAST wind, it will race out with the wind..... Suggest getting a guide to learn if you have the inkling.... DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasson Posted May 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 This is an impromptu trip. I figured most guides would have been booked. Tide look to be low in the am and late afternoon and high mid day thank you very much for the info Wanaflatsfish. we will probably just poke around and explore for the most part. any suggestions on guides ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Fishing has been tough . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 19, 2023 Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 On 5/13/2023 at 10:32 PM, shasson said: ny suggestions on guides ? check with Everglades Bait and Tackle..they have guides for fishing.... Bill Blanton was guiding..FLY I will send a note to my buddy Don H....he knows some fly guides. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted May 19, 2023 Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 Alot of guides oit of EBT are in Marathon , fishing the tarpon run . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasson Posted May 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 Thanks for the info guys. Here is a couple from the trip 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Awesome trip ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egrets Landing Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 Lower unit still good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 I think I know those spots LOL Great trip.....well done. DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 Understand a Gheenoe was found sunk down that way on Friday or Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 Fishing was off the chain on Saturday. 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasson Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 lower unit still intact. We where very conservative running. Fallowed someone out the first time. Next time we will explore a little more back in the rivers. Defiantly a place you can get lost in. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squanto10 Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 On 5/12/2023 at 10:20 AM, Wanaflatsfish said: you should be "OK"...depending on the tides 1.) The FMT has tracks out of Outdoor resorts which is one of the main ramps.....I suggest you do not run the Turner as it can get skinny in Mudbay. The entrance to the LOPEZ can also take you out to the front..I normally run the S curve... 2.) The Lopez has a very very short and sharp turn when you are running to the back...be cautious..same with the "S" curve out in front of the oyster bars My suggestion is to decide if you are going to fish the front or the back and the follow someone out. Both the Chatham and the Houston rivers have a few very very shallow black line spots on low tides....becareful and watch your tides....if you are going to head to the back from the entrances or return to the front from the back. You can also go over to the Rod and Gun and launch there and go up the Barron River or if you decide to head north it saves about 15-20 minutes of run time vs Chokoloskee. The FMT is pretty accurate....but, keep a watchful eye on the water patterns....don't just watch the red line Fish points and look for clean water and signs of bait... The Top Spots maps are a good place to start....Areas off New Turkey Key and Clam Point hold trout on the grass flats....the front of Pavillion is very rock but will hold fish as well as the passes North of Pavillion hold trout.... Good luck in your adventures.... DC Is spot on! Tides are a huge factor there. I’d like to add that if your in any stagnant water keep it moving. Points should be your key focus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squanto10 Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 On 5/13/2023 at 10:32 PM, shasson said: This is an impromptu trip. I figured most guides would have been booked. Tide look to be low in the am and late afternoon and high mid day thank you very much for the info Wanaflatsfish. we will probably just poke around and explore for the most part. any suggestions on guides ? The guys and gals over at Everglades bait and tackle are great! Also, look up Derrick Daffin. Phenomenal guide who’s a true born and bred local, great guy that will put you on the fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasson Posted May 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Thanks for all the info. Already planning the next trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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