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Winter Wonderland

In January winter arrives and it gets cold outside - “where are my jeans?” As to how cold it is it depends on where you are from. The good news is with the cold come the big schools of game fish. Bonefish, redfish, snook, black drum and sheephead form large schools to spawn and stay warm. As the cold fronts pass - the temps drop and rise slowly over the following few days. As the temps change so do the fish move; every cold front we get the fish move further south. Usually shutting down the bite for a few days until the water temps have a chance to rise up again. When this happens the bite is on!!!! Not eating for a couple of days will make anyone hungry. Whether it’s the avid fly fisherman or the first time angler there is something here for everyone.

Wintertime means crystal clear waters and pristine sight fishing conditions for you fly anglers out there. Bonefish permit and tarpon are the most commonly sought after species on the Oceanside. Do not forget about the ‘cudas and sharks patrolling the flats as well. Even on the days that are windy, you can always find a shoreline out of the wind somewhere. On the bayside it is all about the redfish, snook and seatrout. Half-day trips into the Everglades will be more than enough time to find these bruisers of the backcountry.

Look forward to seeing you soon…

Capt. Mike Makowski
Blackfoot Charters