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It's All About The Trout

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By MIKE ANDERSON

The Tampa Tribune

Published: February 21, 2009

GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mike Anderson, right, with "Reel Animals" partner Billy Nobles.

The early part of the week was exceptional for trout. My clients had steady action all day around the Fort DeSoto and Tierra Verde flats. Most of the bigger fish seemed to be hanging out in 31/2 to 4 feet of water. The smaller fish, in the 13- to 16-inch range, seemed to be hanging out in about 5 feet. Again, Berkley Gulp Shrimp in natural and new-penny were tough to beat. The key is to remember to work the baits slowly. The water temperatures still are not great.

We also did fairly well on live shrimp under a cork. Captain Billy did well on silver trout this week fishing near Apollo Beach. His clients were free-lining shrimp in 8 to 10 feet of water and had a lot of action.

We also got a great report from captain Mike Gore fishing up around Clearwater. His clients were having a hard time catching a limit because so many of the fish were over the 20-inch limit. That's a nice problem to have. He was having great success with live shrimp and Berkley Gulp Shrimp.

We also are getting great reports of big trout in the Sarasota Bay area. Captain Shawn Crawford says they are getting their limits daily, with plenty of slot fish and even some shots at some monsters.

Catch captains Billy Nobles and Mike Anderson on the "Reel Animals Fishing Show" on Saturdays from 6:30-7 a.m. and Sundays from 11-11:30 a.m. on WFLA, News Channel 8, and on Sundays from 8-10 a.m. on 1040 AM. To book a charter, call 1-866-GAMEFISH or visit www.reelanimalsfishing

show.com.

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