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Crystal River Fishing Report
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Fishing with Mel Tillis Tournament Champs April 14th Homosassa |
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Written by Donald
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Monday, 16 April 2012 14:18 |
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On Saturday, April 14 Capt. Kelly successfully guided Vic Buttermore for the 1st place win in the Redfish division, and Randell Buttermore for 1st place in the junior division, with large Redfish, during the Mel Tillis tournament out of Homosassa, Fl. The Charter was a huge success for the day. The Buttermore's caught many Reds the day of the tournament. 3 of the Reds were over the slot limit with the largest of them being 33inches. Also caught were some Trout that made a tasty treat for the end of the day festivities. If you want some Drag screaming excitement give me a call @ 352-302-5861 and book your next adventure.
Capt. Kelly Kofmehl
Inshore and Back Country fishing at its Best
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Last Updated on Monday, 16 April 2012 19:35 |
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April 12th 2012 Fishing Report for Crystal River Area |
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Written by Donald
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Thursday, 12 April 2012 15:25 |
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Fishing has been an Exterme high for the first half of the month of April. We have been catching limits of big Reds and large Trout. Also the weather has been the best that one could ask for, not to hot and not to cool, making condtions at an all time high for for the my clients and for the fish. Come and experince the thrill for yourself.
Capt. Kelly Kofmehl
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February 20th 2012 Fishing Report Crystal River |
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Written by Donald
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Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:52 |
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The month of March means one thing to me, Trout and big Trout. In years past Trout have been closed for the month of February, so traditionally the month of March has been the time to start Trout fishing. Usually the cold fronts are starting to lose some of their punch. Days on the water are more easily planned without the the big weather swings.
The next couple of months have to be my favorite time to fish, not to hot not to cold. Lots of big Trout on the flats. The start of tournament season for Trout and Redfish. And limits of fish on the cleaning table at the end of the day. We are still having to measure the fish, but not as one might think, in the Spring we must be careful not to get to many over the slot. Here on the Nature Coast you are allowed 5 Trout per person, 15 to 20 inches, with only 1 of the 5 allowed to be over the 20inch mark. When I target Trout in the spring months my favorite thing to use is top water lures. To see the strike and then to feel the line come tight, fish on! Many other techniques are just as effective such as live shrimp, jerk baits, and mid water lures. One of the most common mistakes that alot of anglers make is to fish with their drag to tight when fishing for these larger Trout. Trout have a soft mouth that tears easily, making it easy for the Trout to throw the hook when giving those big head shakes.
It is already shaping up to be a record setting year with limits of big Trout being caught threw the whole month of February. Things will only get better as the Gulf water temperature warms up and so does the fishing. Call and reserve your back country and flats fishing trip on the pristine waters in the heart of Nature Coast here in Crystal River.
Capt Kelly Kofmehl
Flats and Back Country Fishing
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:57 |
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January 15th Crystal River Fishing Report |
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Written by Donald
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Wednesday, 18 January 2012 15:46 |
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Here on the Nature Coast of Florida we are enjoying a variety of
wintertime weather and temperatures. Through the highs and the lows
the fishing has been good with a large variety of different species to
catch. I was fishing for Trout with a client; we were using live
shrimp tail hooked on a jig head. The first cast went in the water,
the rod bent, drag started to pull and a large Ladyfish came rocketing
out of the water. The very next cast the rod bent, drag started
ripping, but no rocketing out of the water. This fish was staying on
the bottom, not wanting to come to the top like a Trout or Ladyfish.
The next thought that crossed my mind was it must be a Jack. As Mrs.
Seacrest got the fish closer to the boat I could see what it was,
Pompano, a big smile came on my face and I told them that they were
going to have some good eats tonight. We caught a few Trout in that
hole and moved on to the next hole to catch some more Trout. Then we
went to catch some reds with the biggest red measured at 30 inches.
Pompano can be caught on several different kinds of bait, form
live shrimp on a jig working it slow along the bottom like we were
using that day, shrimp under a popping cork, to one of the jigs
especially made for Pompano. We even caught one on a top water plug
one time, yes I said top water. I know, I would not of believed it if
I had not seen it myself, but it is true. Pompano typically migrate
south for the colder months. The last couple of years we have been
catching quite a few of them while Trout fishing the deeper sloughs. I
will find them in the deeper holes where the water is murky. I like to
target them in the warmer summer months but they are a bonus in the
winter. They will be here all winter scattered in the deep channels
off of Crystal River and the hot water discharge canal. I like to cook
mine on the grill with butter and some Cajun seasoning.
We were using a Cedros spinning rod and reel combo, with 10-pound
test braid and 15 pound fluorocarbon leader. A 1/4 ounce jig with a
small hook with live shrimp. Making a short cast and bouncing the on
the bottom very slowly. This will work for Trout and Pompano through
out the month of February, while you are Trout fishing now that there
is no closed season for Trout in this area. If you would like to try
for some Pompano give me a call and we will go fishing!
Capt. Kelly Kofmehl
SpotTailsCharters.com
352-302-5861
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 13 January 2012 13:51 |
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The last week of December the weather was warm and the fishing was hot! My clients were able to catch there limits of reds when the tides got right to fish for them. I took my son (Kelly jr.) fishing on the Friday before Christmas break was over. He caught several reds before coming in. He caught the 30in red in the photo on a 5in gulp jerk bait, nosed hooked with a smell live bait hook, with an Okuma C3x rod and an Okuma trio reel spooled with 10lb power pro line, and 15lb leader.
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| Now that we are in the new year the weather is in for a cold change. Cold North winds are being predicted for the first part of the week, with temperatures as low as the high 20's for the first of the week. I will be fishing around the river and in the back bays near the warmer spring waters. Small shallow running plugs will work on trout as well as live shrimp. Fish the deeper channels and around the rocky points in the river. Mangrove snapper will be close to the warm water of the springs. When I target the mangos I use a small jig head with a live shrimp. |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 13 January 2012 13:48 |
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Another week of winter low tides and north east winds to come. Look for trout to be found in the deeper holes around the mouth of the Crystal river, St. Martians river, and Fish creek. Look for the holes with the hard bottom in them. This will be indicated by the kelp, or rock, grass in and around the hole. Some of these holes can be found between two oyster bars, or gaps in the bars. Zoom glow jerk baits nose hooked, twitching very slow has been very productive for me. Also using live shrimp works well.
The red fishing has also been good. We have caught some nice reds in some of the same holes as the trout. The best results have been on shrimp. We also have been successful using cut mullet in strips, on a circle hook, and just letting the bait lay on the bottom. Mangrove snapper have started moving into the rivers. They can be found around the rocky points where the tide has washed out a deep pocket, and up in the bays around the springs. I use a small jig head tipped with shrimp, light leader (10 to 15lb test) and retrieve the bait super slow if I move it at all.
The forecast this coming week is for more strong northeast wind. So these are some tips to keep you on the water being as successful as you can and enjoying the time that you may have. |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 13 January 2012 13:31 |
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Warm days and cold days. Is it winter is it fall? Fishing in Crystal river with the Northeast winds and no water can be very productive. This has to be one of favorite times of the year to fish. Limits of reds and trout in the same day. With these low tides the fish fall into the small channels
and sand holes that are scattered all around the Crystal River area. No matter the bait of choice, the colder the water gets the slower you gotta work it. We are catching limits of reds and trout in the same day regularly. It is a good time to come and see what catching is all about. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 13 January 2012 13:47 |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 13 January 2012 13:29 |
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October is the month of is the first real month of fall on the nature coast. The first real Northeasters blowing in the cooler temperatures, and the water temps starting to cool off. This means Trout on the shore line, Spanish Mackerel migrating South, Snook moving into the back country, and schools of Red fish. October in Crystal River is a very productive month. It is not uncommon to limit out on Trout and Red Fish in a full day charter. In the past few weeks I have found using a Cajun thunder popping cork, 18 to 24 inches of 15 pound leader, to a jig head with a white Gulp or a live shrimp to be the best for the Trout while fishing the Crystal River area.
Red fishing I will use 10 pound test braid line, tied line to line, to 20 pound leader. For the hook I use a 3/0 circle hook baited with a piece of cut mullet. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 13 January 2012 13:46 |
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