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Sarasota Offshore Report
April 7, 2001

We were able to limit out on gag grouper at least one day this week while fishing the Bay. The best days were on the windiest days of the week in Zwicks channel. We caught grouper up to eight and a half pounds on live pinfish free-lined over the structure in the channel. I was able to catch plenty of pinfish on the grass-flats just north of Country Club Shores and on the windy days, found plenty of trout in the same area.

Spanish mackerel and pompano have started to show up in the passes but have not been consistent. It should get better. By the end of the week, the inshore fishing was slow for all species.

Kingfish are still hot offshore! Most of the kings are on the small side and have been caught by trolling hardware. The big kings have been up to 40 pounds and live bluerunners have been the best bait. The kings have been moving around so don't look for a bus ride. It is good to keep your eyes and ears open when the kings are running.

Bottom fish is still good offshore and trolling the bottom for grouper is producing some nice fish. Grouper will follow the kings picking up what falls to the bottom.

Enjoy and Protect
Thank You

Capt. Bob Smith
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