Topic: locating bait (Read 794 times)

markphoward54 · « **on:** December 13, 2009, 07:08:50 PM »

Live in Nokomis off Albee. Bait has disappeared in my area. Anyone turn me on to spots for netting mullet and greenies and such? New to area...thanks....

donahue_85 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2009, 01:50:51 PM »

I live in Charlotte Harbor area & the same goes for around here. Best suggestion is to keep your eyes peeled for birds. If you see a group of birds, bait should be close by. I think it is the weird weather we have been having that is causing the bait to become less available right now. Most fish have all moved inland & up canals where the warmer waters are. You might be able to find some greenies there.

Angler · « **Reply #2 on:** December 14, 2009, 05:12:13 PM »

I agree with the above.
Try the bridges, and the channel markers.
Birds have not helped me in finding bait lately, it’s been very hit or miss.

if you’re in a boat just get out there and look around

Dave · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2009, 07:34:09 PM »

it's been a while since I've been on the water, but when I drive over the 41 bridge in Charlotte Harbor I always check to see what is going.

Right after the rain's until now I have not seen any bait or signs of life on the W side of the bridge.

Before all that rain we have I saw lots of life with bait boils and birds.

topdog352 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 15, 2009, 04:11:20 PM »

Went fishing from the Placeda Pier on Monday. The Green Backs were everywhere along the pier. Even I, who is a real novice at throwing a castnet, had no trouble getting enough bait to last the six hours I stayed and fished. A few Spanish were hitting along with some yellow tail. All in all it was a great day, then again, any day of fishing is great.

markphoward54 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:55:31 PM »

Just read a reply to my 'locating bait' question from Topdog posted yesterday. Thanks for the info. Just where is Plecida pier? I only know of Venice...