Beach snook

[SteveGibson]

With spring just around the corner, it won't be long before there will be snook in the surf along Florida's West Coast from Anna Maria Island to Marco Island.

This game is totally sight-fishing. It's a great fly-rod fishery. Some years, of course, are better than others. Last year wasn't very good, so here's hoping.

I get to the beach about 7:30 a.m. and fish until about noon or 1 p.m. The high the sun is in the sky, the larger your window of sight.

In the afternoon, the sea breeze will kick up, making it tough to see. Plus, the sun is now in your eyes.

For this fishing, I use 6-weight fly rod, sinktip line, 8-pound leader and 20-pound fluoro shock.

Fly of choice is the D.T. Special (Variation).

Beach snook:

[ausable_ny]

One of these days I'll get down there and try this stuff...one of these days (maybe after daughter is out of college?)

[Thunderthumbs]

Steve,

You just HAD to post that picture didn't you? I'll be down there at the end of the month for the fish-in, and as if my mouth wasn't watering enough just thinking about a few days of chasing some of those babies in the shallows...I'll be getting no sleep for three weeks now for sure...so please post some more if you've got 'em.

Hope to see you there,

TT.

[dudley]

Since we're daydreaming here....
This is not my photo, but it is my favorite way to fish.
This is a picture of Alan Caolo sight fishing for stripers in the surf
It doesn't always look as good as this, but when it does..it's a glorious day.

[Flyfish Dog]

Nice pictures of them!

[dunfly]

We had a great year last year in the Dunedin, FL area. With the warm winter, I am looking for them to get out a little early this year, so I plan on hiting the beach early. From first light until about 11:00 am, the sea breeze is offshore, knocking the waves down, and the sun is at your back. Ahh Heaven!