Playalinda Beach Smorgasboard

Playalinda Beach surf fishermen have been doing quite well on bluefish, pompano, and "bull" whiting inside the breakers.

The large "Bull" whiting up to 15 inches are holding along the surf from the Canaveral National Seashore at Playalinda Beach northward.

I've gotten several reports from my surf fishing neighbors who are telling me that the bluefish are still running just outside the surf break.

Any small live bait or crustacean will be gobbled up almost immediately, and Krockodile spoons, jigs, and small plugs will also do the job when the water is murky or in low light.

Pompano are also still being caught in the surf just outside the first line of breakers.

Rig a 2/0 or 4/0 circle hook in tandem, with a 4 oz. sinker, or just enough weight to hold bottom. The most effective baits are sand fleas, cut clams or mussels, and small shrimp.

A friend of mine who usually scores fish told me that fresh peeled shrimp, soaked in diet Coke, is one of his "secret" baits for pompano. I can't argue with him on that, but he does catch fish.

The bonnethead sharks are also starting to show up on the beach in this area.

A minimal fee is charged to get into the Canaveral National Seashore which tends to keep the beaches somewhat uncrowded.

If you have never visited the area before, I'm sure you'll enjoy the beautiful white sand and natural surroundings.

Till next report, Tight Lines!