10-03-2001, 12:08 AM
Redfish<br><'((Red October is here((>< ! The water temperature has come down and the fishing has been picking up. All of the reds we caught this past week were on top water plugs like MirrOlure's Top Dog or JOHNNY RATTLER. Most of our catches have come while working these lures slowly along the edge of bait fish. Most of the reds have followed the lure for a few feet prior to striking it. We have been speeding up the lure as soon as we see the red behind it. This has encouraged the reds to strike a little harder, putting more of them in the boat. Although most of the reds we caught this past week were upper slot size fish, there have been a good number of the larger fish beginning to show up on the flats.<br>Port Canaveral<br>The big news of the week is the start of the fall mullet run. Mullet started showing up last week in great numbers. This has brought all the predators in with them. For the next week or two, Large Tarpon will be putting on their grand finally before they begin heading south for the winter. I have seen days where they will stay in one place all day long feeding of all the mullet that are passing through. With the parting of the tarpon brings the return of the blues, jacks, Spanish mackerel, and many more to the port. If you are just looking to load up on the fish, now is the time.<br>Trout<br>Trout fishing has started to pick up a little this week. We had a slow down after all the rain we had over the past few weeks that brought the salt levels below the norm. This always gives trout a case of lack-jaw. The good news is they are starting to get back into their fall routine. We will be having some days here very soon where we will be catching 70 to 120 trout a day. Most of the trout we caught this past week were on clear/silver flake grubs with a red head.<br>Best chance<br>Get out on the water prior to sun rise and give Johnny Rattler a shot. Work all your top water lures slowly until you see something trying to grab it. Once you see something interested, speed up your retrieve a little. Just remember, never stop working your lure, and let they hook themselves. <br><br><br><br><br>See you on the water<br>Capt. Doug Blanton<br>Indian River Adventures<br>321-432-9470