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You probably noticed my attempt at a little humor with that title—just what we need a!er a long closed season. In my personal view, the closure has been unnecessary, much like the situation with Atlantic red snapper. Many of us are simply trying to catch seabass and grunts for dinner, but we keep getting pushed o our favorite spots where red snapper and gags are abundant. Yet, these species are still considered endangered. I think you know where I stand on this topic, so I won’t dwell on it any further.
As warm water moves in closer to the beach, expect to nd king sh and cobia frequenting the same spots where you’re catching gags when the water temperature rises above 68°F. Always have a pitch rod ready as cobia may swim right up to the boat. However, don’t be surprised if you catch cobia while bottom shing with a decor jig and an appealing bait. In fact, more cobia are o!en caught on the bottom than on the surface when anchored up and targeting grouper.

schools of cigar minnows and sardines on them. You don’t need to look any further when you nd this combination of bait because the sh will be right there. It’s always a good idea to keep one person on the Sabiki jigging up. A live sardine or a live cigar on a decoy has a life expectancy of under ten seconds around any kind of sh. We try to never leave the marina without a couple boxes of frozen cigar minnows and live pin sh. at live pin sh can sometimes be the best selection of all because it’s too large for any of the trash bites.
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of other species like vermilions, mangroves, grunts and seabass.

In addition to all the other stu on the bottom, it’s always good to keep a light line out for kings, black n, wahoo and dolphin. It’s not a bad idea to keep one under a %oat (so you can keep an eye on it) and another one without a %oat, but you have to be mindful of that bait getting back into props or under the boat tangling other lines.
I’ve always said, “Find the bait, nd the sh.” Go to all your familiar haunts with structure of one kind of another, whether it’s ledges, rock out crops, wrecks, etc. e bonus will be nding
Any kind of little snapper about the size of your hand makes for the ultimate bait. I’m no longer shing for barely-legal gag or scamp. Instead, I’m looking for one good bite at a time. I’ll let that bait soak on the bottom and be patient waiting for the old man to show up. Don’t get me wrong, more sh have been caught on frozen cigar minnows and sardines than all the other baits combined, but a live one is simply irresistible to every grouper and/or snapper out there. Period. Nearly everything on the bottom will take a whack at it, but only the sh with the correct sized mouth can eat that small snapper. Because the creel limits are so low, you’ll easily reach your grouper limit. Once you have, it’s wise to take advantage
If you’re anchoring and not just using the trolling motor, it’s a great idea to %y the kite. Keep a couple baits suspended with little to no leader in the water. Live greenies, cigs or sardines under the kite is the ultimate presentation. You can even get away with %uorocarbon using circle hooks depending on the current. Don’t hesitate to put a bait out with a small amount of weight in front of it to get it down 30 to 50 feet behind the boat. is will get you that large wahoo bite. ere are so many options available this time of year in the warmer water, so be ready to take advantage of all of them once you ll your cooler with one species or another. is is the ideal time to broaden your approach and become skilled in targeting not only di erent types of snapper and grouper, but also pelagics.
MAY you nd calm seas, tight lines and delicious dinners this month!
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The Mud Hole Charity Golf Classic is back for 2026, building on the success of its inaugural event and continuing its mission to support youth fishing and conservation efforts within the local community.
The Mud Hole Charity Golf Classic is back for 2026, building on the success of its inaugural event and continuing its mission to support youth fishing and conservation efforts within the local community.
The Mud Hole Charity Golf Classic is back for 2026, building on the success of its inaugural event and continuing its mission to support youth fishing and conservation efforts within the local community.

Last year’s tournament, held at Twin Rivers Golf Club in Oviedo, brought together anglers, rod builders, industry partners, and local businesses for a day of golf with a purpose. Thanks to the support of sponsors and participants, the 2025 event raised an impressive $19,315 for organizations, making a real impact in Central Florida.
Last year’s tournament, held at Twin Rivers Golf Club in Oviedo, brought together anglers, rod builders, industry partners, and local businesses for a day of golf with a purpose. Thanks to the support of sponsors and participants, the 2025 event raised an impressive $19,315 for organizations, making a real impact in Central Florida.
Last year’s tournament, held at Twin Rivers Golf Club in Oviedo, brought together anglers, rod builders, industry partners, and local businesses for a day of golf with a purpose. Thanks to the support of sponsors and participants, the 2025 event raised an impressive $19,315 for organizations, making a real impact in Central Florida.
The event was more than just a round of golf—it was a reflection of the strong community surrounding Mud Hole Custom Tackle and the shared passion for giving back. Participants enjoyed a scramble-format tournament, networking opportunities, and a relaxed but professionally run event that combined fun with meaningful impact.
The event was more than just a round of golf—it was a reflection of the strong community surrounding Mud Hole Custom Tackle and the shared passion for giving back. Participants enjoyed a scramble-format tournament, networking opportunities, and a relaxed but professionally run event that combined fun with meaningful impact.
The event was more than just a round of golf—it was a reflection of the strong community surrounding Mud Hole Custom Tackle and the shared passion for giving back. Participants enjoyed a scramble-format tournament, networking opportunities, and a relaxed but professionally run event that combined fun with meaningful impact.
In 2026, the event returns on Saturday, May 16 at Twin Rivers Golf Club, with an even bigger goal: raising $25,000 to support two outstanding organizations—Seminole Junior Anglers and Mighty River Recovery.
In 2026, the event returns on Saturday, May 16 at Twin Rivers Golf Club, with an even bigger goal: raising $25,000 to support two outstanding organizations—Seminole Junior Anglers and Mighty River Recovery.
In 2026, the event returns on Saturday, May 16 at Twin Rivers Golf Club, with an even bigger goal: raising $25,000 to support two outstanding organizations—Seminole Junior Anglers and Mighty River Recovery.
Seminole Junior Anglers is dedicated to developing the next generation of anglers through mentorship, competitive fishing, and outdoor education. Their programs provide young anglers with opportunities to learn, grow, and build lifelong skills both on and off the water.
Seminole Junior Anglers is dedicated to developing the next generation of anglers through mentorship, competitive fishing, and outdoor education. Their programs provide young anglers with opportunities to learn, grow, and build lifelong skills both on and off the water.
Seminole Junior Anglers is dedicated to developing the next generation of anglers through mentorship, competitive fishing, and outdoor education. Their programs provide young anglers with opportunities to learn, grow, and build lifelong skills both on and off the water.
Mighty River Recovery focuses on restoring and protecting the St. John’s River through cleanup initiatives, conservation efforts, and community engagement. Their work directly contributes to healthier ecosystems and better fishing opportunities for everyone.
Mighty River Recovery focuses on restoring and protecting the St. John’s River through cleanup initiatives, conservation efforts, and community engagement. Their work directly contributes to healthier ecosystems and better fishing opportunities for everyone.
Mighty River Recovery focuses on restoring and protecting the St. John’s River through cleanup initiatives, conservation efforts, and community engagement. Their work directly contributes to healthier ecosystems and better fishing opportunities for everyone.
The Mud Hole Charity Golf Classic offers a unique opportunity to get involved, whether you’re an avid golfer or just looking for a fun way to support a great cause. The event features an 18-hole scramble format, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
The Mud Hole Charity Golf Classic offers a unique opportunity to get involved, whether you’re an avid golfer or just looking for a fun way to support a great cause. The event features an 18-hole scramble format, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
The Mud Hole Charity Golf Classic offers a unique opportunity to get involved, whether you’re an avid golfer or just looking for a fun way to support a great cause. The event features an 18-hole scramble format, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
Registration begins at 7:00 AM, with a shotgun start at 8:30 AM. Players can sign up individually for $100 or as a foursome for $400, with registration including green fees, range balls, cart, awards luncheon catered by Mission BBQ, food, event swag, and a raffle entry.
Registration begins at 7:00 AM, with a shotgun start at 8:30 AM. Players can sign up individually for $100 or as a foursome for $400, with registration including green fees, range balls, cart, awards luncheon catered by Mission BBQ, food, event swag, and a raffle entry.
Registration begins at 7:00 AM, with a shotgun start at 8:30 AM. Players can sign up individually for $100 or as a foursome for $400, with registration including green fees, range balls, cart, awards luncheon catered by Mission BBQ, food, event swag, and a raffle entry.
In addition to player participation, sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses looking to gain exposure while supporting the community. From hole sponsors to premium event partners, there are multiple ways to get involved.
In addition to player participation, sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses looking to gain exposure while supporting the community. From hole sponsors to premium event partners, there are multiple ways to get involved.
In addition to player participation, sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses looking to gain exposure while supporting the community. From hole sponsors to premium event partners, there are multiple ways to get involved.

As the Mud Hole Charity Golf Classic enters its second year, the goal remains simple: bring people together, have a great time, and make a lasting impact. Whether you’re swinging a club, supporting as a sponsor, or contributing to the raffle, every part of this event helps drive meaningful change.

As the Mud Hole Charity Golf Classic enters its second year, the goal remains simple: bring people together, have a great time, and make a lasting impact. Whether you’re swinging a club, supporting as a sponsor, or contributing to the raffle, every part of this event helps drive meaningful change.
As the Mud Hole Charity Golf Classic enters its second year, the goal remains simple: bring people together, have a great time, and make a lasting impact. Whether you’re swinging a club, supporting as a sponsor, or contributing to the raffle, every part of this event helps drive meaningful change.
Spots are limited, and with growing interest from last year’s success, early registration is encouraged. Join us on May 16, enjoy a wonderful day on the links, and helps Mud Hole give back to the Central Florida community!
Spots are limited, and with growing interest from last year’s success, early registration is encouraged. Join us on May 16, enjoy a wonderful day on the links, and helps Mud Hole give back to the Central Florida community!
Spots are limited, and with growing interest from last year’s success, early registration is encouraged. Join us on May 16, enjoy a wonderful day on the links, and helps Mud Hole give back to the Central Florida community!








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Look for post spawn largemouth bass lurking in the drop off next to sandy bottom – they are feeding heavily after they come off the beds. Target bass with big swim baits, top water ‘walk the dog’lures, crankbaits, and rattling crankbaits. Early morning fishing and late evenings will become important toward the end of the month as the water temperature warms up. Best baits: live wild shiners, Rattle Traps (black/chrome), Heddon Spook Jr. (bone color), 4-and-5 inch swim baits in the color you are most confident with.

May signals the panfish spawn –they will be bedding just about anywhere you find shell and or sand bottom in 1-4 feet of water, look where there is not that much flow/current. This is a great fishery for youth anglers
–take a kid fishing! Red worms and crickets willbe the bait of choice. Grab your cane pole, and/or ultralight fishing gear and have fun. The best areas will smell ‘fishy’– the odor will tell you where to set the anchor and catch fish.
Catfish will be found in the deeper holes and will bite like crazy a day or two following a heavy rain. They will be looking to fatten up for their spawn and will congregate in the river bends where it’s deep and the water is moving. Best bait: Fresh dead peeled shrimp works great, red worms and nightcrawlers, and small shiners from the bait store too.
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May brings more stable weather here in Central Florida. Here on The Harris Chain of Lakes and that means that early summertime fishing patterns are starting to get the fish moving here, the recent bite has been good all throughout the chain of lakes. Bream and bluegill, red-ears, shell crackers are all in their spawning stages around hard bottom shallow areas in 4 ft. of water or less and will be best near full and new moon stages. If you get near them or downwind usually you can smell them (very fishy). Once you begin to get bites fan-cast the area to determine how big their spawning area is, move back a little and continue catching them. Red worms, night crawlers, crickets, small 1/16 oz. beetle spins or small jigs will work best. The best way is to fish the live baits right on the bottom. Use a small cork or bobber just for a bite indicator. Once you find these areas you will have some excellent opportunities to catch some nice bass in the same areas or nearby. Panfish are great for kids to catch, usually fast action once you find them stacked up,
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The bass spawn is over and they love fatting up on the panfish before heading to the deeper water for the summertime. The bass will be in deeper water with eel grass, hydrilla clumps or areas with some bottom transitions but not too far away from the spawning pan-fish. Best baits for the bass are swim jigs, bladed jigs and also different varieties of large soft plastics swim-baits. Any natural color like orange-perch, green pumpkin, black-blue, white, or gold is what I would have tied on. The Panfish spawn in areas that the largemouth bass have so it is worth the effort of time to find these areas. Another bait to try is a topwater plugs or frogs both early and late in the day or low light conditions. Walk the dog type baits and poppers can really make for some explosive strikes. Remember to wait a second to feel the fish with a tight line before setting the hook. The bass usually will be moving in and out of these areas several times a day to feed. Once you find the bedding panfish try to find other areas to rotate through and at some point you usually find the bass feeding. Best of luck, you can’t catch them if don’t go, so go get after it and send us your photos!
Cobia season this year wasn’t too bad at all. Instead of a week like last year, they blew by us in the 40 knots this year! We had a few good days then beautiful weather with an empty ocean. We even saw a few hundred rays with nothing on them. Odd. But the good news is that this is also the time frame we start seeing them free swimming out on the reefs. While you’re out there slow trolling for kings, keep an eye out the back of the boat for that cobia trailing you. If your bottom fishing, keep an eye on what follows your fish up to the boat.
Good numbers of dolphin have been caught the last few weeks and should only increase this month. Start in the 90-120 foot range as many seem to think you have to go to 300 feet right off the get go. Unless someone is out there telling you to C’mon, start shallow. Start looking for color changes and temp breaks. Also look for weed lines and currents, as that is a good place to start. I like to use smaller islander


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May can be one of the best times of year to fish the Haulover Canal. Big redfish, snook, and seatrout are all active and feeding. When targeting big redfish, I typically use half or whole live blue crabs, as well as live pinfish. A 5/0 circle hook with a 40 lb fluorocarbon leader tied to 30 lb braid works well. Depending on the current, use a ½ to 2 oz sinker with a swivel. When free-lining, cast up-current of the schools of redfish. One of the most important tools for success here is a side imaging fish finder—it really helps locate schools. You can also anchor up and fish a half or whole crab on the bottom with great results.
lures with small ballyhoo or strip baits. On bright sunny days go with the yellows pinks bright blues. On darker days go with black red and purple colors.
Kingfish will continue to do well this month too. Best bait is going to be the bunker. If not use frozen Cigar minnows. Use a good net. Now that the water is warming up, live bait is much more consistent. Some days you may have to ride far south to get it and some days its right there in the port but at least it’s around. Beach fishing is really starting to heat up as well. We’ve already seen some nice buoy line kings and tarpon. If the baits around chances are there will be larger fish feeding. I like to start with 60# mono till I start getting cut off then I switch to #4 wire.
Shark fishing has been on fire as well. I know many say I don’t want to deal with sharks or you can’t eat them. You are completely wrong. On light tackle they are so much fun and blacktips are great to eat. Ever wonder why many restaurants are out of the shark kabobs? And I assure you, there’s no shark shortage. Just take what you will eat! No waste. We need there to be plenty of sharks and every other species for our future kids.


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flats is also excellent this time of year, especially for seatrout in the mornings. The Redfish bite has been strong all year and should continue as long as the grass holds. As the grass gets thicker, focus on pitching into sand holes using paddle tails or gold spoons with a 20 lb leader tied to 6–10 lb braid. A live shrimp with no weight in the sand holes is also very effective. For black drum, use live shrimp or a piece of shrimp on a jig head and let it sit on the bottom.
Out in the ocean, tripletail are not as common as earlier in the year, but there are still good opportunities around buoys and free swimmers, especially with a strong southeast wind.
You should start seeing tarpon showing up along the beaches in late May and into June. When the pogies (bait schools) arrive, the tarpon won’t be far behind. Sharks and jacks will also be active along the beaches.
Tip of the Month: Get out early and fish the morning hours. On sunny days, sight fishing can be excellent.

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Fishing Lake Okeechobee in August can be challenging but fun! Challenging due to hot temperatures, possible afternoon thunderstorms and lower water levels. Now is a good time to brush up on your deeper water angling skills whether its fishingin the Kissimmee River or the Canal system. Bass like the deeper, cooler water temperaturestie on those deep diving crank baits. Along with crank baits, a CarolinaRig (c-rig) or a texas-rigged big worm will produce some quality bass.
In the early morning hours have a hard top water lure tied on like a bang-a-lure or devils horse and aim at the edges working the lure out about 20-25 ft as you go along the rock-bottom in the River and Canals. If you’re fishing the lake, some areas of the lake are showing signs of algae which is normal this time of year.
What’s biting now?I’ve been taking bream trips; fingerling catfish and
bass trips which are typical for this time of year. The month of September is when to start thinking of booking your bass fishing trip, as the females start to feed up while they make their way into the shallows for the early spawn time. It’s also the time to book your fall crappie trip too. Good fishing areas: parts of the shoal; Dupree Bar; Dyess ditch and Horse Island and Indian Prairie. Tin house has been solid throughout the season for crappie, bass and bream, work your way up towards 3rd and 2nd point where you’ll find some bass feeding on the bedding bream. A few areas on Kings Bar have been good and the water looks perfect.
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Summer is creeping up fast. The water tables are steadily dropping down to low pool for the summer rains and up-coming hurricane season. Most of the hydrilla is topped out at the surface and the edges are well defined. The bass are moving to the current and staging at the canal openings. At first light, fish open water for Bass for the first hour. They are feeding on the schools of shad. Bait of choice are Rattle Traps, chrome blue back, shad colors are best. Alot of the Bass are heading out to the open water hydrilla patches, brush-piles and will stay there all summer. Look for the smaller clumps or isolated patches close or near the main grass beds. The bait of choice in open water vegetation are soft plastic baits, Zoom Speed Worm, Zara Spooks, Flukes are the hot baits this month and large swim baits. Colors are June Jug, Watermelon Seed, Black and Blue. Once you get a bite slow down a make several casts in the same
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Crappie are out in the open water. Be sure to fish the open water around the fish attractors. Troll at various depts until you get a bite. Use jigs with various colors, tipped with a minnow. The bluegills and all the panfish have moved up into shallow water to compete for spawning areas. This is the best time to locate the spawning areas; the males are really aggressive and are starting to fan the beds and will be easy to see. The Shell Cracker will also be mixed in the same area. They are finishing up their spawn and will be in a little deeper water. Both panfish prefer the same type of spawning area but will move out deeper to spawn due to the warming water temps. This is one of my favorite times of year to catch them on the fly rod with a popping bug. Another good bait use is a Beetle Spin with any color. If you are a live bait fisherman, red-worms, grass shrimp or Crickets under a float is the Best Bet! They will be stacked up once you find them, sometimes there will be hundreds of them in small area! This is the best time to take a kid fishing as the action can be non-stop! Be safe with the afternoon rains popping up.


The month of May is a great weather month to fish for your PB big bass and an exciting time to catch bluegill. If you’re looking to book a fun time on the water especially if you have kids book a bream trip, the non-stop action of bobbing fishing with light spinning tackle will keep the kids engaged and you’ll go home with plenty of fish for the whole family to enjoy. June can also be a great time to fish deeper water areas for big bass and June is a good time to brush up on your deep diving crank bait skills as well as Carolina-rigs, bass fishing in deep water such as the River’s edges, drop-offs and ledges can produce some huge bites and if it’s top water action you prefer, start your day early in the morning working the River or Canal edges with a walking bait such as a zara spook or slow working Devils horse or Bang O Lure. As the morning progresses try a mid-running crank bait targeting the fish holding near the
drop-offs or if the fish don’t seem to be chasing much pick up a big worm, covering the water a little slower to get the bites. As the lake level keeps coming down, you’ll have more fishing activity in the River and Canals so please use common courtesy, we all want to have fun and enjoy our time on the water, especially there are kiddos aboard. Lure color choices are: white; bream and cichlid pattern (crank baits); june bug; red shad (red bug); watermelon/ red and green pumpkin. Whether you’re wanting to brush up on a certain skill set such as deep diving cranks or slow working big worms or even perfecting your top water skills, now is a great time to book your early morning fishing trip (especially during the week) before the temps get too hot and avoiding typical afternoon rain/thunderstorms. When fishing with me, I encourage asking questions so that you can apply new techniques/knowledge for fishing your “home body of water”. For more “trip” info check out my website: www. southfloridabassfishing.com or call me 863-228-7263. I hope this report helps you to have a better, more productive day on the water !







The seventh tournament of the Seminole Junior Anglers 2025-2026 season took place on Lake Okeechobee in Clewiston on March 28th and 29th. The weekend had some very rainy and windy conditions. The first day of the tournament was full of some aggressive wind gusts with occasional showers. The second day of the tournament was actually cancelled due to the increasing wind speeds and the threatening showers. The low lake levels made for challenging and unfamiliar conditions. Even with those challenges, teamwork and persistence paid off with multiple Top 10 finishes on Saturday for the South Trail! For the Sunday Spring Trail, it has been rescheduled for April 17th on the Harris Chain. Once again, SJA did very well and competed at a high level in those conditions. Congratulations to our top finishers!
Highschool
10th place - Grant Pergler and Kyler Utzman, 15.74 lbs
11th place - Landyn Myers and Cam Ball, 15.42 lbs
16th place - Gavid Gazdak and Gavin Gold, 14.31
7th place Big Bass - Gavin Gazdak and Gavin Gold, 6.31lbs
Juniors
3rd place - Brycen Moriarty, 14.57 lbs
9th place - Luke Jacob and Tanner Blevins, 7.84 lbs
1st place Big Bass - Brycen Moriarty, 5.50 lbs
We had several other teams close behind those leaders for a combined strong South Trail performance. Thank you to Daniel Tillis and Florida BASS Nation for organizing another great event.
The next tournament will be at Lake Harris in Leesburg on April 17th, 18th and 19th, where we are looking forward to having more teams move up in the ranks.We will keep you updated throughout the season as to where we are fishing and how our teams are doing. As always feel free to reach out if you want to fish with us.
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If you’re a big trout enthusiast like me, you know there’s still time le to chase a personal best—if you haven’t had your ll over the past few months. While most anglers focus on trophy speckled trout from December through early April, May quietly remains one of the most underrated windows of the year. With the full moon in late May, many of those big females will hold eggs all month, giving anglers one last legitimate shot at a heavy trout before the spawn wraps up.
What makes May even better is how enjoyable it is to be on the water. e cold winter grind is behind us, waders can nally come o , and the warmer conditions allow for a more aggressive approach. Unlike winter, when slow presentations dominate, May lets you sh with more con dence and energy. Topwater explosions become a real possibility again, and there are few things more exciting than watching a big trout crush a lure on the surface.
at said, topwaters aren’t the only tool in play. Slow-sinking and suspending baits still produce, and so plastics—especially paddle tails—shine this time of year. With water temperatures rising, trout are more active and willing to chase.
Adding sound, like a subtle tail rattle, can make a noticeable di erence in getting bites from these larger sh. Sizes from 3” to 5” can all be e so don’t hesitate to mix it up until you nd what they want.
Location plays just as important a role as lure selection. I like to focus on grass knee- to waist-deep water, especially those with nearby drains from small lakes or creeks. areas concentrate bait and naturally pull in predators. Subtle features—like potholes, small depressions, or even a one-foot drop-o —can hold sh and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Approach is everything in shallow water. Whether you’re wading or shing from a kayak, stealth matters. Position yourself far enough o your target area to avoid spooking sh, especially in clear conditions. Cover water methodically with a fan-cast approach, working from short casts to longer ones. Starting close allows you to pick o sh in front of you before potentially spooking them with longer casts.

By Capt. Michael Okruhlik
Shallow water may look too skinny to hold quality sh, but time and time again it proves otherwise. e key is reading the conditions,




they want to be. Some days they’ll be scattered across a at, while other times they’ll stack up along a subtle edge or current break.
May is your last real shot at an egg-heavy trophy trout before summer patterns take over. Take advantage of the warmer weather, sh with con dence, and enjoy the experience. And if you can, take a kid shing—they like big trout too.
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By A. deGruchy

ay 1st marks one of the most anticipated days in the Florida Keys: the reopening of grouper season. e Florida Keys o ers a variety of grouper species, each with its own habits and appeal. Black grouper are the top prize, known for their size and power, typically found on deeper reefs and wrecks. Red grouper
are more common on patch reefs and ledges and are a great target for steady action. Gag grouper show up more in deeper water and are prized for both their ght and table quality.
Grouper shing is all about positioning and strength. ese sh live in holes, ledges, and wrecks, and when they bite, they immediately try
to return to structure. Success depends on getting your bait down quickly and pulling hard the second you feel a strike. ere is no waiting. You either win the rst few seconds or lose the sh. Tackle matters. A heavy-duty setup using PENN conventional reels paired with strong rods gives you the drag and li ing power needed to keep sh out of the rocks. On the terminal side, circle hooks are the standard for reef shing, improving hook placement and supporting conservation. Pair these with heavy leader and enough weight to stay pinned to the bottom. Live bait like pin sh or grunts is ideal. Bigger baits o en mean bigger grouper, especially when targeting black grouper o shore.
It is also important to understand that grouper are a slow-growing species. Many take years to reach legal size, and they are particularly vulnerable during spawning periods. at is why strict regulations, seasons, and gear requirements exist. Responsible anglers follow the rules, handle sh carefully, and use tools like descending devices when releasing sh from deeper water.
Here in the Keys, your approach can vary based on conditions. O shore trips o er a shot at larger sh in deeper water, while patch reef shing can provide more consistent action and shorter runs. Both are productive, and the best option o en depends on weather and current conditions. Show up prepared, sh hard, and respect the resource so it stays strong for years to come.
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Lipless vibrating lures have long been staples in bass !shing, but few create more debate—or more bites—than the lipless crankbait (rattle trap) and the chatterbait. While both rely on vibration to trigger reaction strikes, their e ectiveness depends heavily on forage, seasonal timing, and even the rod and reel used to !sh them.
A lipless crankbait is a hard-bodied bait designed for speed and sound. Its tight vibration and internal rattles allow bass to locate it from long distances, making it ideal when !sh are actively feeding on bait!sh like shad. ese baits excel in open water or over submerged grass, where anglers can burn them, yo-yo them, or rip them free to trigger reaction strikes. For rattle traps, rod selection plays a major role in landing !sh. A 7’ to 7’3” mediumheavy rod with a moderate or moderate-fast action is ideal. e slightly so er tip allows bass to fully load the rod before the hooks engage, reducing the chances of pulling treble hooks free during surging !ghts. e longer length also helps make long casts, which is critical when covering water or targeting schooling !sh. You typically want to throw the trap on a faster gear ratio reel like a 7.1 or 7.3. e faster gear ratio helps pick up the line on long cast when you get a bite and need to catch up with the !sh.
A chatterbait, or bladed jig, produces a wider, thumping vibration and a more natural pro!le when paired with a so plastic trailer. is lure shines around shallow grass, docks, and wood, especially in stained water where bass rely more on vibration than sight. Chatterbaits o en mimic bluegill or bream, making them deadly around spawning areas and shallow cover. Because chatterbaits use a single heavy hook, anglers bene!t from a slightly di erent rod setup. A 7’ to 7’4” medium-heavy rod with a fast action provides the backbone needed to drive the hook home while still o ering enough tip to keep !sh pinned. is setup also allows anglers to control !sh quickly when pulling them out of thick cover.
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forage, and lures that match the size, color, and movement of that prey get bit more consistently. Chrome or white rattle traps imitate %eeing shad in open water, while green pumpkin or bluegillpattern chatterbaits blend perfectly into shallow cover scenarios. To maximize these techniques, anglers must learn to follow the bait throughout the season. In late winter and early spring, bait move toward warming %ats, making rattle traps excellent search tools.
A er the spawn, bluegill become a primary food source, and chatterbaits excel around shallow cover and spawning grounds. In summer, bait o en shi s to deeper grass lines or o shore structure, where slow-rolled chatterbaits can shine. Come fall, shad migrate into the backs of creeks, and rattle traps once again dominate as bass feed aggressively ahead of winter.

By pairing the right vibrating lure with proper reel and rod length and action—and matching it to seasonal forage—anglers can signi!cantly increase e ciency and landing percentage. In bass !shing, success o en comes down to details, and choosing the right reel and rod can be just as important as choosing the right bait.
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CAPT. MIKE SMITH

any anglers haphazardly run around searching for !sh. ey see a !shy looking point and anchor up and start casting. Hours later they give up and go home empty handed.
at !shy looking point probably does have !sh on it some of the time, but not all the time.
What did they do wrong? ey forgot that !sh move around based on water temperatures, food resources, currents, water quality and the presence of larger predators. In my experience, 80% of the !sh will be in 20% of the area based on those conditions.
Here are the three most important pro tips to help you catch more !sh.
1. Find Feeding Fish. My !shing charters always start by scanning mangrove shorelines, grass %ats, and spoil islands for feeding !sh. Obviously, this is the easiest way to !gure out where the !sh are.
If you can !nd baits being crushed by predatory !sh, then start casting there. Even if you only !nd nervous bait, that’s still a great spot to start casting.
2. Find Food Resources. When the !sh are not actively feeding your next best bet is !nding bait. Sometimes the bait is obvious and you can start casting along the edges of the schools.
If you can’t actually see any bait then let the birds tell you where it is and what size it is. Birds always know where the food is. When you see diving pelicans or a great blue heron perched on a mangrove branch you know there is bait there.

e various bird species will tell you what lures to cast. When you see small wading birds like snowy egrets, little blue herons, green herons and tri-colored herons, then you know to cast something small. is really helps because you can grab your three-inch paddle tail or 2.75 inch shrimp and know that you are !shing with the right size lure. ose smaller herons usually target baits that are three inches or smaller.
When you see great white egrets, great blue herons and brown pelicans it gets a little harder to !gure out the size of the baits to use. You know there is food there but those birds will eat anything from a two-inch minnow up to an eight-inch mullet.
is is when you need an assortment of di erent sizes and pro!les of lures. I usually have a three-inch paddle tail, an arti!cial shrimp and a four to !ve and half inch jerkbait (%uke) rigged on my rods. Start casting until you !gure out what the !sh want on that day.
3. Find Moving Water. e next important factor is moving water. All of the predatory inshore species that you want to catch like a little bit of current.
ey will typically be facing into the current waiting for some unsuspecting food resource to %ow past their ambush point.
Your strongest currents are going to occur during the full moon and the new moon. Coincidentally, the best !shing occurs around these two moon phases.
Go get ‘em!
Capt. Mike Smith, owner of Fish Your Ass O Charters, is an inshore shing guide who has been shing the inshore waters, oyster bars and grass ats of Florida for more than 40 years. Reach him at (561) 3392317, email: contact@ shyourasso .com or visit shyourasso .com.
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Every spring, it feels like the bank bite will last forever. Fish are shallow, visible, and predictable cruising, spawning, and guarding fry. It’s the time of year when con!dence is high and decisions feel easy. But like everything in !shing, that window doesn’t stay open long. Before most anglers realize it, the !sh that were once easy to !nd have simply vanished.
at disappearance marks the beginning of what seasoned anglers know as the o shore shi . As water temperatures climb and the spawn wraps up, bass begin pulling away from the bank and setting up on o shore structure. Ledges, shell beds, brush piles, and subtle depth changes start to hold more !sh than the shoreline ever could. It’s not an overnight move, but it happens quickly enough that many !shermen get le behind, still casting to water that’s no longer alive.
One of the biggest mistakes anglers make during this transition is assuming the !sh have stopped biting. In reality, they’ve just relocated. Instead of being scattered along miles of bank, bass begin grouping up in smaller, more de!ned areas. e challenge
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shi s from covering water visually to understanding what lies beneath the surface. It becomes less about instinct and more about intention reading depth, structure, and subtle changes that aren’t visible at a glance.
Making the adjustment isn’t always easy, especially for anglers who are comfortable !shing shallow. It requires slowing down, trusting your electronics, and committing to areas that might not show immediate signs of life. But once you connect with your !rst o shore group, everything changes. What felt like a tough day can turn into a %urry of action in just a few casts, o en with better quality !sh than what the bank was o ering.
e o shore shi is more than just a seasonal pattern—it’s a turning point. It separates those who react to changing conditions from those who anticipate them. As summer approaches, the anglers who embrace the move away from the bank will !nd themselves ahead of the curve, dialing in on schools of bass that are no longer pressured by the crowds. And while the shoreline may feel empty, the real action is just a little deeper.


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