syxx
Noobie
Location:
Islamorada, FL
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We've had a lot of wind the last couple days and it's expected to continue through the weekend from 10/12/12. Yesterday it was a hard northwest wind of 20 mph and we made our way back to islamorada backcountry fishing cape sable hoping the northerlyeasterly wind would hold there and keep the waters semi-clean. Unfortunately it swung around from the northwest which it has a way of doing back there this time of year october fishing in the florida keys, and the water in the gulf was a mess plus big swells making the ride a little bouncy but nothing my seacraft couldn't handle. Luckily the water where we fished was semi-protected, we fished some points on the low water as it was just starting in and picked a few nice reds and a snook on pinfish, also our friend Bob Mclure who fished with us hooked and lose a very nice snook on light tackle casting shrimp. Bob was a major league pitcher for 20 years in the MLB, pitching for many teams including the Brewers in the 1982 world series. Great to have him join us on this october islamorada fishing report. He has still coached for many teams in the last couple decades, including our own Miami Marlins! We tried a few other mouths and points however the high water seemed to have the fish scattered further in for our october fishing in islamorada. So went deep into some of the creeks to some very shallow stuff, luckily the in tide and high water I had no problem getting my larger boat around. We found some neat spots, picking half a dozen reds or so in 4 spots, plus a few more snook and a black drum, all in 2 foot of water or less. Redfish in Islamorada is going to be great this winter! Later we headed back towards home and fished east cape. Got into several nice snook here catching another 5 or so, plus losing several on trees and downed debris, plus some more nice reds and a small goliath. Islamorada snook fishing is great in the fall! We also found a few more nice spots with reds in deeper water, and had one tarpon eat and spit a pinfish. Also lost a snook who jumped into a tree that was likely close to 20 lbs! Very fun day didn't get in till almost 5:00!
Capt. Rick Stanczyk
Islamorada Tarpon Fishing
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Fishing Islamorada
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rokkcsp
Noobie
Location:
Golywod
Number Of Posts:
13
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Sounds like an action-packed day out on the water, even with those tough northwest winds! October in the Keys definitely keeps you on your toes, and it's impressive how you managed to adapt to the changing conditions. Those bouncy rides and dirty Gulf waters are just part of the adventure sometimes, but it’s clear your Seacraft and experience handled it well.
Great call heading into the semi-protected creeks and points. Picking up a mix of reds, snook, and even a black drum in such shallow water shows solid strategy and knowledge of the area. Always exciting to see snook and redfish so active in the fall—those cooler temps and shifting tides can really fire them up. Losing big snook to trees and debris only adds to the stories (and the motivation to go back for redemption).
Having Bob McClure on board must have made the trip even more memorable. It's always fun fishing with folks with a rich background, and the connection to the Marlins is a cool touch.
With redfish numbers looking good and snook continuing to bite, your outlook for the winter season sounds very promising. Hope you're able to get out again soon—maybe next time you'll land that 20lb snook and get that tarpon in the boat! Tight lines and safe travels, no matter where the winds take you next.
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