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MOSQUITO LAGOON REPORT prepared on February 24, 2011 by Captain Chris Myers

Significant changes have taken place over the last few weeks but the one thing that has remained consistent is the excellent fishing on the flats. Just ten days ago, we were still experiencing frost in the morning and water temperatures in the low 50's. This week, the water was reaching 70 with air temperatures hitting 80. The white pelicans are flying off signaling an end to winter and the baitfish are getting more plentiful by the day. Huge schools of redfish can be found roaming the flats with some having over 500 fish in them. There have been few, if any, days in recent weeks when we have not seen nearly one thousand redfish per day.

Hopefully, we have seen the last of the cold weather for this year. The fishing for redfish will remain excellent and the trout bite should get better each week. This is still an excellent time for fly fishing as the redfish are still eating small crabs and shrimp. Spin fishing anglers should stick with the smaller three inch baits for the most consistent bite.

This is still an excellent time for fly fishing as the redfish are still eating small crabs and shrimp. Spin fishing anglers should stick with the smaller three inch baits for the most consistent bite.

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Harry Fisher caught this 5 lb bass using a wacky worm on March 6, 2011 at a small Kissimmee pond. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Chris Belflower caught this 7 lb 2 oz largemouth bass patiently working the bottom with a Watermelon Seed Worm without a weight on March 2, 2011 at Lake Fairview in Orlando on Barnard Point while fishing with Captain Paul Barnard. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Eight year old Curtis Ranck caught this 8.7 lb largemouth bass using Rapala crank bait while fishing the St. Johns River with his dad Devin near Deland on February 25, 2011. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Alan Robinson caught this 4 lb bass and 3.5 lb pickerel using shiners on February 22, 2011 at Lake Toho Kissimmee. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jacob Murphy and his granddad Tom from Atlanta had a blast February 22, 2011 on the Banana River while fishing with Captain Peter of Native Sons Fishing Charters, LLC. Pictured is young Jacob holding his very first redfish which measured 33 inches and weighting approximately 13 pounds. For more information on fishing the central east coast of Florida go to www.nativesonsfishing.com CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

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Michael Naes caught this his first redfish using live shrimp on February 19, 2011 at the North end of Mosquito Lagoon near Oak Hill while fishing with Tom Pentz of Edgewater. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Frank Eller caught this 26.5 inch redfish using live shrimp on February 19, 2011 at the North end of Mosquito Lagoon near Oak Hill. Best fish of the day, caught and released many! CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Andrei Blumburg along with her brother Elliot and dad Vince spent a fantastic February 2011 morning of fishing on the Banana River with Captain Peter Deeks, Jr. of Native Sons Fishing Charters, LLC. The Blumburgs caught redfish, trout, ladyfish and black drum. Pictured are Aubrei and Capt. Peter holding one of their black drums. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

EAST CENTRAL REPORT prepared for FRESH WATER on February 11, 2011 by Captain Randy DeMurs

Captain Randy DuMars Florida Saltwater Fishing Guide and Freshwater Captain Randy DuMars

Email: rjdumars@msn.com

Phone: 407-908-8498

March is here and the Kissimmee chain is producing some nice fish for 2011. The bass are spawning just like they should . As the water temps warm, the bass are spawning out in deeper water up to 5 feet . look for good sandy spawning areas. Put the trolling motor down, and start hunting for beds. the key is to go right back to where you were catching bass in early February and just move out until you see the beds. Polarized glasses are a must . and if you are lucky enough to have a power pole on your boat it just makes it that much better to stake out and stalk the bedding bass. Open water hydrilla patches are holding good numbers of bass that have already spawned . Bait of choice is live wild shiners for big bass. Artificial baits of choice will be rattle traps chrome and black back, plastic baits in Okeechobee candy color has been hot!

Panfish and crappie are still inside finishing up there spawn in shallow , making there way out to open water. fish the pads and reeds with minnows, in 3 feet of water. At the end of march start looking for shell cracker beds in 2 feet of water. Sandy areas are best. The blue gill will also start spawning on the full moons when the water temps are warming. Another good place to look will be the canals where there is running water. Walk along the banks and look down to find beds on the edges. keep an eye open some times the bedding fish might be there just for a few days and then disappear.

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George Littrell of Cocoa Beach caught this 25 lb redfish the week of February 11, 2011 with Captain Rocky on the Indian River near Titusville. The red was one of three caught over 40 inches, one of a dozen over 30 inches. For more info on fishing along the central east coast go to www.NativeSonsFishing.com CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Beau Delaporte reported on February 7, 2011 that his fiance Casey caught this 11 pound 2 oz largemouth bass off their dock in Sanford using a large, live shiner that his son just caught on his Sponge Bob fishing pole. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Christian and Dylan Hancock caught this approx. 9 lb snapper off on February 6, 2011 at the Haulover Canal. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Andrew and Rebecca Partridge of Dallas, TX caught this 25 lb redfish the week of February 4, 2011 while fishing with Capt. Rocky in the Indian River Lagoon near Titusville, FL. The big red was one of a number of reds and trout caught on the day. For more central east coast fishing info visit www.NativeSonsFishing.com CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

MOSQUITO LAGOON FLATS FISHING REPORT prepared on January 27, 2011 by Captain Drew Cavanaugh

Several weeks of great fishing has been and will continue to be among us. Extremely beautiful days in central Florida for sure. The weather here in Florida is by far the best it has been in some time. Sunny days, warm waters, optimal air temperatures and very hungry fish are leading to days of non-stop action. Redfish, trout and black drum have been the staple of the Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River and the back country waters of the New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater areas. Fish in the 5 to 15 pound range are of the average size.

As the sun breaks the horizon red fish have been just out of control on the flats. They are doing headstands in feeding frenzies as they are chowing down on shrimp and crabs in the shallow grass flats. A very large shrimp run, along with the full moon we had, has just occurred here in the Oak Hill area which is contributing to the diet of them. Several baits will work however while fishing. Among them are a well-placed soft presentation of a live shrimp on a 2/0 or 3/0 circle hook with a 15lb. fluorocarbon leader at 18 inches or so long, a D.O.A. 3" Nite-Glow shrimp or a small live blue crab around the size of a fifty cent piece. As always a key to flats fishing here in Florida and especially on the Mosquito Lagoon is stealth and patience. Just take your time and do not rush things. Be sure as you make casts, work towards your targets or just exploring areas to limit the sounds, movements and commotion on board your boat. It will improve your catch rate. Try, if you are able, to pole your boat always into position. Remember sun at your back and in their face. Fish can hear the sound of a trolling motor from large distances so try to use it to make up time before you get into poling range. Also be sure to give anglers around you a very wide berth. Again 500-800 feet is a good starting point and not that much on the water.

Trout and black drum are also being caught in good numbers all over the Mosquito Lagoon and the flats of the Indian River. Large gator trout are all over the back country secluded grass flats seeking mullet out and other food sources. Be wary of them because they are aware of you. Always take that extra step when targeting big trout. Soft plastics across sand holes will entice an awaiting trout at ambush points. Black drum can be seen and caught on the flats using either a very small blue crab or a live shrimp on a 2/0 circle hook. Again please be sure to handle all of your fish very cautiously for a higher survival rate upon release. Be safe out there with the low waters too. Have fun and great days of fishing to you.

Captain Drew Cavanaugh Floridainshorefishingcharters.com drcfishmaster@cfl.rr.com Cell 352-223-7897 Office 386-210-4082

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Tom Greenough caught this approx. 7 lb largemouth bass at 9 am on January 16, 2011 in the Holy Lands. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Thirteen year old Noah Hayes caught this 7 lb bass in an Orlando area lake using a home made top water lure which he worked slowly over a school of shad on a cool January 2011 morning. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Dr. Pat Holden caught this 6 lb and 26 inch redfish on January 27, 2011 on the Indian River near Titusville while fishing with Captain Rocky Van Hoose. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Rodd Brown, Jr. caught this 7 lb and 23 inch bass using Skink bait on January 23, 2011 while fishing with Guide Marshall Jones at Mack's Fish Camp. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jim Radcliffe caught this 10 lb largemouth bass using a white jigging spoon on January 21, 2011 in the Butler Chain. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Rodd Brown caught this 6 lb and 22 inch bass using power bait on January 22, 2011 while fishing with Guide Marshall Jones at Mack's Fish Camp. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Love Lea caught this 8 lb 11 oz and 25 inch bass using a Green Pumpkin Trick Worm on January 22, 2011 while fishing with Guide Marshall Jones at Mack's Fish Camp. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

JP Sheridan caught this 16.25 lb largemouth bass on January 21, 2011 using a shiner on Walk on the Water Lake in Central Florida. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jim and Al Iodice of Delaware nailed this monster red on January 20, 2011 while fishing with Capt. Rocky of Native Sons Fishing Charters. It was caught near Port St. John on the Indian River and hit a live finger mullet. The fish measured 43 inches and weighed nearly 25 pounds. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Al Hayes caught this 2.5 lb crappie using a Deep Diver on January 20, 2011 at Johns Lake Central Florida. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Sam Stanko caught this 5 lb bass using live bait on January 19, 2011 at a lake in the Orlando area while fishing with Art Ferguson. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Dave Caplan, Jr. of Merritt Island caught his first big red on January 19, 2011 with Capt. Rocky of Native Sons Fishing Charters on the Indian River near Titusville. This 38 inch, 15-20 pound red hit a live finger mullet. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Marc Catoor caught this 35 inch redfish using live shrimp on an A&L Circle Jig Head on January 18, 2011 while fishing with Captain Mike Bales - Hotfish Charters - in the Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Nicholas caught this 5 lb and 21.5 inch bass using a Horny Toad on January 17, 2011 while fishing with Guide Marshall Jones at Mack's Fish Camp. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

David and his son Christian caught 15 reds and a dozen trout, including the two in the photo on January 15, 2011 with Capt. Peter while fishing the Indian River Lagoon near Titusville. They used cut ladyfish for the reds and live, hand-picked shrimp for the trout. For more info visit www.nativesosnfishing.com or call 321-720-3723 CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Lee Lobban caught this 9 lb black drum using a silver spoon off the bottom in 2 feet of water on January 9, 2011 in the Indian River. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jason Froemming caught this 35 lb and 42 inch redfish using a jig head and gulp shrimp on January 4, 2011 at the Haulover Canal. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Andrew Hutchintall caught this redfish using a D.O.A. CAL Jerk bait while fishing the Indian River Lagoon with Capt. Danny Barrow on January 1, 2011. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Rodd Brown, Jr. caught these 5 lb and 22 and 23 inch bass using a Shad Rap on December 30, 2010 while fishing with Guide Marshall Jones at Mack's Fish Camp. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Rodd Brown caught this 8 lb 5 oz and 25 inch bass using a 10 Inch June Bug Culprit on December 28, 2010 at Mack's Fish Camp. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jeff Abbott caught these 1.5 lb to 3 lb and 12 to 14 inch tilapia on December 23, 2010 on the Econlockhatchee River. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Josh Coe caught this 60 lb wahoo high speed trolling on December 22, 2010 off the East Central Coast. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Thirteen year old James Williams caught this 8 lb and 24 inch largemouth bass using a 6 inch shiner on December 21, 2010 at Lake Monroe in the Sanford area while fishing with Larry Blakeslee (Larry's Guide Service) 386- 736-9151. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Brent Shipman and Chris Flores caught this 23.5 inch black drum using a large live shrimp at the point of the North Jetty Rocks in Cape Canaveral on December 19, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Pete Serafini caught this 6 lb largemouth bass using a 6 inch Black and Blue Plastic worm Texas rigged on December 4, 2010 at Lake Hanrahan Oviedo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Steve Speh caught and released this 27.5 inch redfish using a peeled shrimp on November 30, 2010 in the Indian River Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

David Graham caught this 4 lb 12 oz largemouth bass using spinner bait on November 26, 2010 near Astor. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Tom Cates caught this 26 inch redfish using a 3 inch Gulp Pearl White on November 24, 2010 in Mosquito Lagoon while fishing with Captain Mike Bales of Hotfish Charters. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Tom Marks caught this 10 lb largemouth bass using a Yum Dancin Eel on November 18, 2010 in a Pond at Kings Gate. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Rick Zack caught this 29 inch snook using a bottom rig with cut claim on November 17, 2010 at the Cape Canaveral surf. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Part one of three. Wayne McDowell, Jeff Melcher and Marvin Melcher caught these bass on November 12, 2010 on Lake Kissimmee. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Part two of three. Wayne McDowell, Jeff Melcher and Marvin Melcher caught these bass on November 12, 2010 on Lake Kissimmee. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Part three of three. Wayne McDowell, Jeff Melcher and Marvin Melcher caught these bass on November 12, 2010 on Lake Kissimmee. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

EAST CENTRAL REPORT prepared on November 3, 2010 by Captain Henry Hauch

Captain Henry Hauch ACME Ventures Fishing ACME-VEntures-Fishing Email: henryhauch@hughes.net Phone: 321-794-7955 or 407-349-1546

Forecast for 3-5' ssea's and winds at 10-15 had us question if we would go, but winds dropped and the day was great. A 20lb Mahi and 35lb King Mackeral were the top Icebox fillers for the day. A 4' Cuda and LOTS of sharks were caught. My 2 guest both brought their sons, age 7 and 11, so sharks were a hit for them. Winds started to pick up as our day ended, and waves began to break over the shoals as we made our way to Port. The sea's are off limits for several days, with winds forecast to 30kts, and sea's to 8'! We have a charter schedules for the next days that the sea's allow........hopefully that will be soon!

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Thomas Wilt caught this 10 lb largemouth bass using a blue plastic worm on November 11, 2010 at Lake Toho while fishing with Captain Phil Hartman. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Paul Schuh caught this 35 lb redfish using live pinfish during an outgoing tide on November 6, 2010 in the New Smyrna Intercoastal. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Rob Molnar caught this 9.6 lb largemouth bass using swim baits at 8:30 AM on November 4, 2010 at Johns Lake. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Raul Centeno caught this peacock bass on October 31, 2010 in central Florida. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

David Linkinhoker III (17 years old)) caught his first oversized redfish, 29.5 inches, and a 16 inch trout using live mullet on October 21, 2010 at 1:00 PM in the Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

David Linkinhoker II caught this 16 inch trout using live mullet on October 21, 2010 at 1:00 PM in the Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Eight year old Andrew Berube caught this redfish using live shrimp on October 17, 2010 in the Banana River near the locks of Port Canaveral with Captain Ron Presley. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Ashley Rose, Braxdon Rose and Ryan Gunnbardot caught this 31 inch Snook using mullet on October 17, 2010 in Port Canaveral. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Leah Belen-Minieri caught these sea bass using cut bait on October 17, 2010 about 30 miles off New Smyrna aboard the Pastime Princes. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Johnny Matos caught this 9 lb bass using a Golden Shiner on October 16, 2010 in Sorrento with Guide Glen Shulte. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Mike Gaines caught this 27 inch redfish using finger mullet during an incoming tide on October 16, 2010 at New Smyrna Beach next to the jetties. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Dustin Lemler caught and released this 5 lb 12ounce largemouth bass on Lake Tiger using a wild shiner on October 15, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Dewayne Lemler caught and released this 6 lb 13ounce largemouth bass on Lake Tiger using a wild shiner on October 15, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jordan Benner caught this brim using corn and bobber on October 15, 2010 at a pond in Sanford. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Harry Fisher caught this 4.8 bass using a drop shot on October 13, 2010 at Johns Lake while fishing with guide James Creek. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Frank Brownell caught this five foot tarpon (his first) while trolling for grouper using a Rapala deep diving plug in the Intercoastal Waterway during an outgoing tide on October 3, 2010 south of New Smyrna Beach. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Maura Richardson caught this 45 lb and 48 inch redfish using Gulp New Penny Shrimp on October 3, 2010 in the Banana River while fishing with Captain Billy Richardson. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Frank Brownell caught this 25 inch redfish and two 22 inch redfish using cut mullet on September 21, 2010 in Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jamie Gillespie caught this 36 inch snook using a Bomber on September 16, 2010 off Cape Canaveral. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Henry Hauch caught this 26.75 inch redfish using a sardine on September 10, 2010 off Titusville. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Dick Kempton caught these 2 eight foot alligators on August 30, 2010 at Lake Hatchineaha. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Ian Maguire caught this 6 lb and 25 inch redfish using a Cajun Clicker and a frozen shrimp during an incoming tide on August 29, 2010 at Points on Ponce, Flamingo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Erik Tietig caught this 31.5 inch and 10 lb snook using soft jerk bait during an incoming tide on August 29, 2010 at Points on Ponce, Flamingo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Shaun Dailey caught this 24.7 lb and 34 inch tripletail using live finger mullet on August 28, 2010 at the end of the north jetty at Cape Canaveral with Captain Dave Attaway. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Rick Newman caught and released this 35 inch red drum using live shrimp during an incoming tide on August 23, 2010 in Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Nick Davis speared these 30 lb grouper on August 22, 2010 off Daytona Beach. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Frank T. Gizzo caught this 8 lb 9 oz and 26 inch largemouth bass using a Zoom June bug worm on August 19, 2010 at Shingle Creek leading into Lake Toho, Kissimmee. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Timothy Ruark caught this 12 lb kingfish using naked ballyhoo on August 15, 2010 about 40 miles east of New Smyrna Beach. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Tammy Flannery caught this 20.5 lb and 30.5 inch permit using cut shrimp at Playalinda Beach on August 5, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Sallie Jackson caught this 5 lb and 22 inch redfish using cut mullet on July 24, 2010 while fishing with Captain Dave Jackson at Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Dave Jackson caught this 55 lb and 44.5 inch red drum using cut mullet on July 24, 2010 at Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Mike Noble caught this 42 inch redfish using live shrimp in Mosquito Lagoon on July 22, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Cody Spencer caught this 41.5 inch redfish on July 21, 2010 in Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Albert Brueck fishing with Captain David Robertson in Mosquito Lagoon on July 21, 2010 caught this 9.5 lb tripletail along with 2 slot reds and limit of trout. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Moe Brown along with Captain Rick caught these black drum and two reds using live shrimp on a 1/8th oz red jig head during a slack tide on July 17, 2010 of Titusville. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Robert Pierinni caught this 5 lb largemouth bass using a zoom purple worm while fishing at Captain Ron's Electric Boat Fishing on the Sand Lake chain July 16, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

9 year old Kurt Boyken caught his first shark, a black tip (held by dad) off Port Canaveral on July 14, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Dustin Lemler caught this 4 lb bass on July 13, 2010 with guide Dick Loupe on Lake Kissimmee. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Dewayne Lemler caught this 5 lb bass on July 13, 2010 with guide Dick Loupe on Lake Kissimmee. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Ian Lemler, age 8, caught this 5 lb bass using wild shiners on July 13, 2010 with guide Dick Loupe on Lake Kissimmee. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Michelle Meadows caught this 6.5 lb and 26.75 inch redfish in the Mosquito Lagoon on July 10, 2010 while fishing with hubby Michael Meadows and friend Michael Fraley. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Hunter and Dave Jackson caught this 3 lb bass using a Rattle Trap on Lake Maitland on July 7, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jeremy Mathis caught this 40 lb redfish, his largest redfish yet, using mullet in Mosquito Lagoon on July 5, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Ethan Russell (9 yrs old) caught and released this 32 inch redfish using pin fish on July 5, 2010 at Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Ron Harris caught these nice bass in the Dr. Phillips Sand Lake area near Orlando on July 6, 2010 using plastic zoom purple worms and motor oil color worm CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Kimberly Kocol caught this 50 lb redfish using a cobia jig while on June 29, 2010 off Port Canaveral. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

James Cheek caught this 6 lb 4 oz bass at Johns Lake on June 27, 2010 using a smoking shade color fluke. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Michele Rollins caught this 13 inch shellcracker using a live worm on June 25, 2010 on the Ocklawaha River with Jim Rollins. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Nick Bohne caught this 9 lb 6 ounce and 25.5 inch flounder with a gig on June 21, 2010 in Port Canaveral on June 21, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Ed Pittenger caught this 48 inch redfish on June 20, 2010 in Mosquito Lagoon using a 4 inch Exude Fluke Clear with Gold Flake from a Malibu Stealth 12 foot kayak. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Cheryl Pawlak of Eustis, Florida caught this 30 lb and 5 foot sailfish using a strip of bonita on June 20, 2010 while fishing with Captain Joe off of Ponce Inlet. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Travis caught this 20 lb and 37 inch snook redfish on June 19, 2007 off Cape Canaveral using live bait. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Aaron caught this 17 lb and 30 redfish on June 19, 2007 off Cape Canaveral using live bait. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Tom Jarvis gentleman caught this redfish on June 19, 2010 in the Indian River. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

David Abbott caught this 30 inch redfish using live finger mullet on June 19, 2010 in Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Laura Wetherington caught this 29 pound amber jack in 90 foot of water on June 19, 2010 fishing off New Smyrna Beach on the Sly Fox. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Ed Pittenger caught this 6 lb largemouth bass using a Black Zoom Trick Worm on June 18, 2010 in Lake Maitland. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Tanya Solomon caught this 31 inch red drum using cut mullet on June 18, 2010 at 6:50 am while fishing with Captain Bobby Solomon at Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Dr. Alex Miranda and Jim Jollie caught this sailfish using Black Bart with ballyhoo 40 miles off of New Smyrna Beach on June 18, 2010 while fishing with Dr. Joe Kilman. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Keith Benkel caught this 44 lb amber jack using a live pin fish 35 miles East of Ponce Inlet on June 17, 2010 while fishing with Captain Scott on The Decoy 54 New. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jamie Endres from Clearwater caught this bull dolphin and 3 cows using skirted ballyhoo 25 miles SE of Port Canaveral on June 17, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Rob Molnar caught this 24.4 lb cat fish using a live shiner on Johns Lake in Winter Garden on June 15, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Keith Anderson (visiting from Korea), Robbie and Stan Duffendack caught these black bass up to 8 lbs and 26 inches using shiners on June 13, 2010 on St. John's River north of Lake Monroe. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Cheryl Gifford caught this 29 lb cobia trolling ballyhoo 20 miles out of Ponce Inlet aboard the Chaos Cay on June 12, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Ben O'Neal, Scott Taylor, Mike Sanson and Friend caught six cobia, one Kingfish, eleven red porgy and one cobia over 50 lbs on June 11, 2010 off Port Canaveral. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Chris Baynes caught this sailfish using a Blue and White Islander on July 9, 2010 in 150 feet of water off Daytona. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Sallie Jackson caught this 20 lb and 40 inch drum using cut bait on June 5, 2010 while fishing with Captain Dave Jackson in Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Mike Siefert caught this 10 lb and 25.5 inch bass on June 4, 2010 at Lake Toho. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain David Rogers has caught 76 redfish over 20 pounds on May 31, 2010. This one was the 4th largest redfish he has ever landed over the last 17 years of fishing and 8 years of guiding on the Mosquito Lagoon. Captain Rogers email redfishin@hotmail.com CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Rachel Kilman caught this 20 lb dolphin using Black Bart with ballyhoo on May 30, 2010 in 240 feet of water off New Smyrna Beach. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Alan Andre and the crew of the Tide Bandit strike again. Captain Dean, mates, Jeff, Dave and Blair worked hard on Sunday May 30, 2010 to land this 35 lb bull dolphin 27 miles off Port Canaveral in 220 feet of water, with a skipping ballyhoo just pass the prop wash. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Brian Bernal caught this 29 lb and 41 inch redfish using live jumbo shrimp during an incoming on May 29, 2010 8 am tide on the flats of Titusville Indian River with Captain Tom Carver. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Mary Moore caught this 5 lb and 3lb large mouth bass on Little Lake Orange in Hawthorne using a June bug plastic worm on May 27, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Ryan Tremblay caught this 2.5 lb and 16 inch large mouth bass using a Red Culprit on May 23, 2010 at Clear Lake, Deltona. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Kyle Trenary, Cody Trenary and James Trenary caught a total weight of 19.8 pounds of bass during the Fishers of Men Tournament on Kissimmee, West Lake Toho on May 22, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Ed Rousseau caught this 55 lb and 52 inch redfish using shrimp on May 20, 2010 at the Indian River while fishing with Captain Eric Manino. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jack Delaney caught this 15 lb drum using dead shrimp on May 9, 2010 while fishing at Haulover Canal in Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Chuck Mitchell caught this 38 lb kingfish on May 9, 2010 at Mango Hole out of Ponce Inlet on float line using a flannel mouth grunt. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Kim Tanner of St. Cloud, Florida caught this 26 lb king mackerel on Mother's Day (May 9, 2010) weekend in the Rusty's Saltwater Classic as well as entered in the Ladies Tournament out of Cape Marina at Port Canaveral. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Henry Hauch caught this 35 lb king mackerel on May 8, 2010 offshore from Port Canaveral while anchored at 8A reef and flat lining sardines on a king rig. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Scott Hasson caught this 11 lb and 33 inch redfish using Gulp shrimp during a calm wind and no tidal movement on May 7, 2010 at Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Gary Pacansky caught this 2 lb 2 oz bluegill on May 2, 2010 using a Rapala lure at a retention pond near Oviedo. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Fish Sticks caught this 31.9 lb dolphin using naked ballyhoo while fishing May 1, 2010 off Daytona Beach with Captain Chris Baynes. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

James cheek caught this 10 lb 5 oz bass using swim bait while fishing with Guide Jim Cheek, Sr. on May 1, 2010 on Johns Lake. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Aurora caught this 30 inch American Red Snapper using a sardine during an incoming tide on April 30, 2010 fishing with Captain Henry ACME Ventures Fishing off Port Canaveral. Captain Henry email is henryhauch@hughes.net CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Hayley Hauch caught this 36 inch Maui Maui using a sardine during incoming tide on April 30, 2010 while fishing with Captain Henry ACME Ventures Fishing off Port Canaveral. Captain Henry email is henryhauch@hughes.net CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Caleb Brandon caught this 4.5 lb largemouth bass using Zoom Super Fluke on April 25, 2010 at a chain of lakes in Titusville. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

John Custis caught this 6.5 lb and 26.5 inch redfish using live shrimp on April 19, 2010 while fishing with Captain Allen Marshall at Mosquito Lagoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Arnold Avila caught this 7 lb 6 oz large mouth bass using a watermelon seed, 6 inch sticko fishing the edges of Old Lake Davenport on April 18, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Liam Haley with father caught this 9 lb largemouth bass on Lake Nona using shiners on April 18, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Forrest Duff caught this 48 inch redfish on a 4 inch Baby Bass Jerk Bait on April 18, 2010 at Indian River near the Haulover Canal while fishing with Captain Skeeter Magoon. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Walt Childress (8 years old) caught two hybrids at once on a Blue and Silver Rattle Trap at Lake Eufaula on April 10, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Marty Liesecki caught these 5 bass for a total of 37 lbs using live bait on April 8, 2010 at the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes while fishing with Guide Art Ferguson. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Dr. Benny and Cynthia Ramirez of Ormond Beach, FL, spent a beautiful, sunny Saturday, April 3, with Capt. Aaron Dill of Reel Dill Charters, Inc. fishing for redfish in the Edgewater area. Capt. Dill put us on several large schools with great results. Cynthia and Benny are shown with their 7 and 7.5 pound 26 3/4 inch reds caught on live shrimp. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Tom Haycock caught this 11 lb 6 oz (27 inch length and 21 inch girth) largemouth bass on April 2, 2010 at West Lake Toho while fishing with Guide John Cory, Cody and Will. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Blake Alexander caught this 15 lb and 36 inch redfish on April 2, 2010 at Mosquito Lagoon with his dad. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Hayley Hauch caught this 16 inch mangrove snapper on April 1, 2010 off Port Canaveral with Captain Henry of ACME Ventures Fishing. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Jamie Gillespie caught this 6.3 lb bass on March 28, 2010 at Toho. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Gary Pittman caught this 14 lb and 29 1/2 inch black bass at Satsuma in March 2010 with guide Joe Scaff. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Keith Chapman of Gainesville, FL caught this 11 lb 7 oz largemouth bass on March 26, 2010 at Lake Toho. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Henry of ACME Ventures Fishing caught this 21 inch snapper on March 26, 2010 off Port Canaveral. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Dustin Lemler caught this 5 lb largemouth bass on March 13, 2010 at Lake Tiger off Lake Kissimmee. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Richard Forlifer caught this 9lb largemouth bass on March 6, 2010 on Lake Toho in Kissimmee. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Steve Clapp caught this 7.5 lb large mouth bass on Lake Butler in Orlando on March 9, 2010 with Guide Pete Matson. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

David Velez caught this 6 to 7 lb and 22 to 24 inch black large mouth bass using a watermelon jerk bait at Avalon Park on February 3, 2010. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Photo 1 of 2. Jim Budd caught these redfish drum on March 9, 2010 in Mosquito Lagoon, New Smyrna Beach. 7lbs and 27 inches. Captain Mike Bales of Hotfish Charters mikeluvs2guide@yahoo.com CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Photo 2 of 2. Jim Budd caught these redfish drum on March 9, 2010 in Mosquito Lagoon, New Smyrna Beach. 7lbs and 27 inches. Captain Mike Bales of Hotfish Charters mikeluvs2guide@yahoo.com CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

David Grimm caught this 28 lb and 46 inch redfish on February 26, 2010 at Mosquito Lagoon with Captain Kevin Fischer. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Henry of ACME Ventures Fishing caught this 25 lb and 34 inch gag grouper during an incoming tide on February 19, 2010 off Port Canaveral. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Henry of ACME Ventures Fishing caught this 25 lb and 34 inch red snapper on February 19, 2010 off Port Canaveral. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Wayne caught these 6lb, 7lb, 9lb, 10lb and 11lb large mouth bass during the morning of February 18, 2010 on Lake Butler with Captain Skip Campbell. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Fishing Guide Art Ferguson caught this 10 lb 27 inch largemouth bass using a Texas Rigged Red Shad Worm on February 1, 2010 on Lake Toho. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Mary Goodwin caught this 50 lb and 56 inch red drum on a live mullet while fishing the flats around Haulover Canal with her husband on October 25, 2009.

16 year old Cam caught this Mosquito Lagoon redfish last month despite some cold and windy weather. The great redfish action will continue through the month. Capt. Chris Myers, Central Florida Sight Fishing Charters http://www.floridafishinglessons.com. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Austin Anderson caught this 9 lb largemouth bass while fishing from Rivera Resort on the St. Johns River in Deland. rivieraresort@att.net CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Captain Henry of ACME Ventures Fishing caught this 42 inch king mackerel on September 26, 2009 off Port Canaveral. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Hayley caught this 35 lb and 45 inch mahi mahi during an incoming tide on June 3, 2009 off Port Canaveral with Captain Henry of ACME Ventures Fishing. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.

Lee Nelson caught this 20lb 3oz catfish on the Ocklawaha River near Welaka, Fl.. CLICK PHOTO to enlarge.