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Capt. Rick Grassett’s Sarasota, FL Fishing Report for 6/1/2013
Atlantic snook to close in state and federal waters
The recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state and federal waters closes June 1.
Brad Lowman Photo
Snook will reopen for harvest in Atlantic federal, state and inland waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River, on Sept. 1. Snook remains closed for harvest in Gulf of Mexico state waters, including Everglades National Park and Monroe County. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will decide at its June meeting in Lakeland whether to allow the Gulf snook harvest to reopen Sept. 1.
State waters in the Atlantic extend from shore to 3 nautical miles and in the Gulf from shore to 9 nautical miles.
Seasonal harvest closures protect Florida’s valuable snook populations and help sustain and improve the fishery for the future.
Learn more about recreational fishing at MyFWC.com/Fishing by clicking on “Saltwater” and “Recreational Regulations.”
Tarpon- Presenting the Fly
Presentation is key – listen to your guide!
By Capt. John Kumiski
It was a tarpon fisher’s dream, a school of at least 200 fish, tightly wadded up, slinking over each other, finning out, flashing, real relaxed, real happy, one of the finest sights in all of angling. Harry Kant was trembling with excitement. He’d been trying for 11 seasons to take a hundred pounder on fly. It was practically certain that the deed would now be done.
Everglades Fly Fishing Report May 2013
Capt. Jason Sullivan
Is that a crease fly hanging out of Mr. Snuke’s jaw?
The snook fishing out of Flamingo is just about to get into to full swing with summer approaching and with the clean water along the coast we have had. This is also really exciting because I like to use topwater plugs on these cruising fish.
Sins of the Flats
By Dusty Sprague
“Redeem your wicked ways by recognizing your flats-fishing flaws, and fixing them.” Capt John Kumiski wrote those words 14 years ago as a lead-in for his article on the same subject for Saltwater Fly Fishing magazine. John identified 10 sins common to flats fly fishermen – mistakes that resulted in refusals – rejections – no hook-ups. We continue to make the same mistakes and I’ve added more that plague us as we seek success on the flats. Many of these sins can be avoided with a little fore-thought and practice.
David Andaje of Winston Rods on the bow guided by Pepe Pereyra and Abraham Mazun. Photo courtesy © Konkal.com 2013
