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    December 3, 2022 at 5:03 pm

    

    Nik Breamer PRO

    • Amelia Island Bait & Tackle
    • (904) 277-0775

    

    

    With that cold snap at the end of November, water temps are now into the 60’s and that trout bite is fired up. If I’m lucky enough to get out on the water at first light with a high tide, I’m walking the dog with Yo-Zuri Top Knock or Rapala Skitterwalk. Keep in mind, trout are looking for action. They like quick movements and wait for the ideal time to strike. Long strides on each side of walking the dog are very effective with brief pauses in between. I’ve also found that if they blow up on the bait and you don’t get a hook up, keep up with the same pattern as they follow and strike again. I like working these baits only at first light, super overcast or at sunset over oyster bars and along grass lines. There are great oyster beds behind Crane Island and grass flats southwest of the Shave Bridge. Mind your tide as it gets very shallow at some spots.

    After that top water bite, I’ll work the middle water column with a Mirrolure MR17 twitch bait. Trout will hit these with a reactionary strike even if they are not feeding which is great. Steady retrieve with a twitch, twitch pause. That slight pause will get them sooner or later. Cast up current and work it WITH the current. Remember, trout are looking up current and are much more likely to target your bait if they could see it coming towards them instead of it swimming over their backs. Years ago, when that was brought to my attention, I started catching a lot more fish after I switched up the way I thought. Fish these twitch baits and Contenders over oyster beds, along grass lines and structure to pinpoint these trout. At low did, look for those depressions on the creek floors where they’ll camp out until the tide starts coming back in. Drop by the shop and I could point out some spots on the map for you as well as direct you to the right bait for the occasion. Until then, Tight Lines my friends.

    Nik is owner of Amelia Island Bait & Tackle, the one stop shop for all of your fishing needs. First day fisherman or tournament winning angler, we have what you need! Call to book a trip, or visit Amelia Island Bait & Tackle on the web.

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