GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Billy Nobles, left, with "Reel Animals" partner Mike Anderson.
With the mild temperatures we have been seeing, the fishing is on fire.
Earlier in the week, captain Mike and I went out to record a show with Sarasota captain Geoff Page, one of the best artificial-lure guides on the planet. We caught a ton of speckled trout early in the morning on the negative low tide.
When the tide turned, we caught a handful of redfish before heading out of New Pass and getting beaten up by some bonita.
Later in the week, I fished inshore with E.C. Smith, and we caught some beautiful trout, with the largest weighing almost 5 pounds. We also caught quite a few snook, with the biggest in the slot at 321/2 inches. Look for these fish in their winter haunts, where there is deep water close to shallows.
Friday, we took a group offshore and came in with about 300 pounds of fish. The lesser amberjack bite was incredible on topwater, and on light tackle there is nothing better. The lesser jack is an underrated fish when it comes to the table - they are one of my favorites. To catch them, anchor on your spot and put out a chum bag, then start slinging live greenbacks. If they are around, it won't take long for a hookup.
Catch 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, Channel 8, and on Sundays from 7-9 a.m. on 620 AM. To book a charter, call 1-866-GAME-
FISH or visit www.reel
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