Craig and Mary's Fish

Craig and Mary Bates have been catching some nice fish in the Indian River and when they sent me these pics, I decided to share them with our readers.

They fish from a canoe, and like kayak fishermen, they can get into some very shallow spots that are otherwise overlooked.

These fish were caught in the northern section of the Indian River on artificial lures.

The Bitters Naked Swimmers in Pearl White Silver Flake has been their "go to" bait but Aqua Dream Spoons, Bitters jerk baits, Sebile Stick Shad, Gander swim baits, Mirrodine, Caffien Shad Pearl White and a Lucky Craft Sammy have also been producing some nice fish.

Use bright colored baits in murky water and lighten up as the water gets cleaner.

Last Saturday Mary picked up a 42" red and Craig landed and released a red that hit 36" and 22 pounds.

Evidently Mary fish so hard she now has a touch of tendinitis in her shoulder.

For a 42" red, I don't mind some tendinitis!

Till next time,
Tight Lines.