Reds Along The Causeway

The reds along the causeway have been hitting cut baits, according to several contributors to this site.

Ed Stewart emailed me this report on 12/9 and picked up these fish the previous  Sunday morning, Wednesday night and Friday night.

The three reds he caught measured in at 38", 27" and 24" . 

All the fish were all caught on cut ladyfish along the Northeast and Southeast sides of the SR 406 causeway, past the new bridge.

I usually pass up this area because of all the jet skiers and para-sailers,  but

several other readers fish the area and always seem to catch fish.

Ed's catch is proof that you don't need a boat in our area to catch big reds unless you choose to fish the Mosquito Lagoon.

I do know that the stretch just past the Marine Patrol station up to the Refuge sign is a great place to set up and wait for cruising reds.

Since Peacocks Pocket road is closed until April, I may have to trade in my artificial lures for some shrimp and cut bait.

Till next time,
Tight Lines.

Thanks for the report Ed!