Spring has fallen into the bright and breezy invigoration- maker Floridians blessedly know it can be. Though three days of high winds were messing up the bonefish flats, the water temperatures held up and I knew North Biscayne Bay would be rough, but the water would still be reasonably clear. After using flies and artificials with modest success, it was time to take out the big guns: Bass Pro Gold Cup Inshore spinning outfits spooled with 10 pound mono and a 2/0 TruTurn saltwater hook.
I caught 20 pinfish on hairhooks and shrimp. I got four fillets out of each baitfish and drifted the pinfish strips across the grassy flats in the heavy breeze. Two hours later, I'd released over fifteen seatrout, with the biggest fish topping four pounds. Seatrout lovers should realize these pugnacious beauties are a sucker for a well-presented finfish bait, probably more than any other offering. I avoid microbraid lines with seatrout because i feel it is too unforgiving with this specie's soft mouth.
Jan
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