I have seen mixed reports for the Tampa area. One report states that small baitfish are being affected by "red tide" arround the skyway bridge. Another report states that the Spanish Mackeral have started to bite, and as of 3/25/05 could be caught off the skyway bridge.
So , there you have it - a mixed bag !
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It sounds as though you might have better luck further North, like arround Clearwater. It is well worth the trip,especially arround Honeymoon Island State Park (purebs' home waters)for a mixed bag of snook , trout,redfish, and maybe even the Spanish 'Mack-attack'.

Dadflyer