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    March 3, 2025 at 10:13 pm

    

    Capt. Kirk Waltz PRO

    • Enterprise Fishing Charters
    • (904) 626-1128

    

    

    Folks it’s been a very tough few weeks with the barrage of cold fronts that have pushed thru. One after another have pounded the First Coast and have kept many people at bay in the comfort of their homes. With that being said the few windows of warm weather we have had brought some really good fishing opportunities. The reds have pushed into the shallow creeks and flats to warm themselves in the mid day sun. Though at times a little spooky ,it’s been fun chasing them around in the shallows. Look for this pattern to continue. I like to ease along the edges of the creeks slowly casting a light ¼ oz to 3/8 oz jig with a mud minnow or shrimp. It’s best to dead stick the baits and let them lay with a slight ever so gentle twitch to alert the reds of the bait. Too much movement will spook them so think very slight movement at best. The creeks north and south of the ICW to Cabbage, Pablo creeks to the south and Broward, Horseshoe, Hannah Mills, and Clapboard to the north will hold reds and trout. Remember slow, slow, slow presentation is gonna be the most productive.

    The main channel of the ICW both north and south at low tide has been good for reds and trout. Float rigs, jigs, and even a light Carolina rig can be effective. Look for that to continue this month. Good sized weakfish(yellow-mouthed trout) and speckled trout can be found from the Dames Point area all the way out to the big rocks at Mayport this month. I like to toss a shrimp/Mud Minnow and jig combo along the deep drops at high tide.

    The big rocks at Mayport will hold good numbers of reds, sheepshead, trout, ringtails, and black drum this month. Fiddlers, cut crab, mud minnows, shrimp, and clams can be very effective. Work the tides from high to low tide and they can be highly productive. A number of techniques can work well from jigs to float rigs or a bottom rig. Be patient as the water is cold and the fish are somewhat lethargic.

    The offshore scene will be in slow mode but you can hit the party grounds and catch good numbers of seabass, red snapper, ringtails, triggerfish, and a few flounder. Whether you hit the Jax Wreck or run to the MR reef it can be a blast. Cut cigars, squid, and even shrimp will catch fish. Be sure to check the regulations for what you can harvest. Good fishing and remember you can’t catch them from the couch.

    Capt. Kirk can be reached at 904.626.1128 for charters or info. Listen to him, Capt. Kevin Faver, and Jeff Lageman every Saturday on the Outdoors Show from 7am-10am on 1010am or 92.5fm for forecasts, reports, and weather intel. See http://www.Enterprisefishingcharters.com or find us on Instagram or Facebook.

    Whether it's inshore or offshore, light tackle or heavy tackle, it's time that you contact Enterprise Fishing Charters to book your trip of a lifetime. Call to book a trip, or visit Enterprise Fishing Charters on the web.

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