Another sun-shining 80-degree week is ahead of us, with the lingering east winds tagging along! The full moon is upon us, and the fishing has been hit or miss due to the dirty waters. The past week’s swell on the beach wasn’t bad, but the currents were churning. This happens when the moon is approaching full phase, causing large periods of rising and falling waves to push onto the beach.

Anytime the tides have been moving, they have been producing bites, and they haven’t really indicated which tide has been best for fishing. Bait-wise, sand fleas have continued to grow in thicker quantities in the Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach areas, which is a great sign for fishing! We just need that dang water to clear up for us to get an outstanding bite. Mother Nature knows best and will figure it out for us. Whiting, black drum, and a few sheepshead have shown up to the party and will continue this week coming up.

Frozen shrimp pieces and sand fleas have been the go-to baits for the past week, paired on a pompano rig with heavy triangles (4 oz – 5 oz) and 3 oz – 4 oz sputniks. Pink and orange floats have been the go-to if you’re into using floats on your rigs.

Shark fishing has been a tad bit hard this week due to the surf conditions, but they have been steadily caught. Bonito, ladyfish chunks, and whole mullets are the baits to target them. We have some secrets that have been producing bigger bites, but that’s an in-person kind of talk, you know. Stop by the shop and learn the secrets.

Looking forward to seeing y’all and tight lines!

How’s everyone doing? I hope you’ve managed to catch some fish despite the challenging conditions caused by the southeast winds, which have brought in dirty water along with crabs and catfish. Despite these conditions, we ended last week on a high note with catches of pompano, black drum, and bull whiting. We’re expecting another week of southeast winds, but fortunately, the waves should stay manageable at around 2-3 feet.

For this week’s fishing, I recommend using pompano rigs equipped with Sputniks or heavy triangle weights. Your bait selection should remain consistent: frozen shrimp pieces, live sand fleas, and clam strips are still effective. The electric chicken Fishbites have been particularly successful recently, adding a unique touch to our baits. Black drum and whiting are biting close to shore, as they are more scent-driven. Pompano have been found further out, so consider casting beyond the second bar to increase your chances. Orange and chartreuse floats have been effective lately.

Now, about the sharks: they’ve been teaming up with stingrays to target our baits. Bonito, ladyfish chunks, and whole mullets have been popular choices, attracting bites even in non-ideal conditions. Due to the murky water, it’s best to cast your baits as far as possible.

I’d like to thank Brevard County Surf Fishing Reports on Facebook, especially Mr. Gordon for today’s photo. It’s great to get updates from different sources, not just from my own fishing experiences and customer interactions. That’s all for this week—tight lines!

For this week the surf has been up and down with the water conditions after the rain storm and small front that moved through. The incoming tide has been the hotter bite as the clean water moves in. Whiting, black drum, and bluefish have been the main targets. Using fresh shrimp, live and blanched fleas on your standard pompano rig with either green or orange beads. Run your spread at different depths until you find you fish.

Another week has passed, and it seems the fish enjoyed the splendid weather just as much as we enjoyed catching them! The only downside was the arrival of those uninvited catfish… They seem to always crash the party, even though nobody invites them. Despite these unwanted guests, the fishing was quite good, with many catching sizable pompano and whiting! Additionally, we received a decent number of reports about the less common sheepshead and flounder being caught off the surf. Overall, it was a successful week of fishing.

Looking ahead, we’ll be facing the challenge of southeast winds for most of the week, resulting in a choppy surf, especially on Wednesday and Thursday. Unfortunately, this means the water will likely turn that milky brown color once again. Although I’m no scientist, perhaps the upcoming solar eclipse will somehow convince the fish they’re extremely hungry, leading them to search more aggressively for our baits.

Over the past week, live sand fleas and pieces of shrimp emerged as the top baits, outperforming the clams that had been effective in previous weeks. Even better, the sand fleas made their way to the beaches of Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral for some sunbathing. This is a positive sign, as the fish often follow the fleas.

The standard pompano rig, equipped with pink and chartreuse floats, seemed to attract more bites. Pairing sand fleas and shrimp with electric chicken Fishbites turned out to be an excellent idea. There’s something about the combination of pink and green that really entices the fish!

As mentioned last week, shark fishing is expected to improve further as the water continues to warm up. Keep an eye out for our custom shark rigs and the new pompano rigs we’ve started producing. We will be handcrafting the most effective color combinations for pompano rigs on a weekly basis, and the only way to discover them is to visit us in person. Tight lines, everyone—see you next week!

What’s going on, everyone? Back at it with a new surf fishing report this week. This week is shaping up to be great for fishing, with the winds staying moderately low and the waves not pounding too hard. Wednesday might be the only day we see some rain, according to the weatherman—who, let’s be honest, can sometimes seem like a professional liar. And that’s coming from a fisherman! Hahaha. Anyway, the bite was good this past week when the waves weren’t too rough and the water was somewhat clear. We saw plenty of whiting, bluefish, palometas, and jacks coming in to feed. Pompano and black drum were around as well, but not as prevalent.

Shrimp, clams, and frozen mullet chunks were the hot baits this past week for catching just about anything. Standard pompano rigs, paired with orange, pink, or sunset-colored floats and 4 oz sputniks or 5 oz pyramid weights, were necessary to catch fish.

The shark fishermen have been particularly happy because the sharks are starting to show up! Sharks ranging from 2 feet all the way to 9 feet have been brought ashore for some epic photos and nice releases. Bonito, whole mullets, or ladyfish have been the best baits for targeting them. We have some custom big fish, shark, and giant shark rigs at our shop that our customers have been falling in love with, especially if they’re targeting everything from big bluefish to those giant sharks! The best part is, the rigs that are on our walls are all castable. We also do custom wind-on rigs for drone fishing or kayak fishing for sharks as well. The summer shark fishing season is about to start rolling very soon, so stop on in and get in tune with the latest on local catches.

Talk to you all next week. Tight lines!

The fishing in the Volusia County area has been pretty hot, with pompano, whiting, bluefish and Spanish mackerel being the main bite.

Getting out early and fishing thru the tide changes has been the best times. As far as baits live fleas, fresh dead shrimp, with fishbites and fish gum on a standard single r double drop rig with enough weight to hold in the current.

For those that enjoy throwing artificial plugs for bluefish and Spanish top water poppers and pencil plugs early while the conditions are flat and calm, and as the sun gets up and the bait pods start getting pushed switch to your silver spoons an match the hatch of mullet and glass minnows.
While out keep a close watch for rays working close to the beach for the shot at a cobia that might be with them.

March is here, and it’s like the sea and the sky are finally waking up after a long nap, showing off their true colors. The weather’s been pretty sweet, a bit of a mix, but overall, it’s making the waters inviting for our finned friends. And guess what? The fish seem to agree! With the water getting a touch warmer and the winds deciding to take a chill pill, we’ve seen quite a show. Some of us had our lines buzzing with activity, while others played the patience game, hoping for that rewarding catch. The week’s VIPs? The feisty bluefish, the hefty whiting, and the ever-elusive pompano, snagging the spotlight as the prized catches.

Now, onto the million-dollar question that’s been buzzing around: “Where’s the magic spot to fish along the beach?” Here’s a little secret – it’s all about finding those sneaky washouts, or as most folks call them, “rip currents.” Yep, the same spots those beach signs warn us about, jokingly saying they’ll whisk you away to Africa! But here’s the twist: those are the gold mines for fishing. But, you gotta play detective a bit. The best time to spot a promising fishing haven is during low tide. Look for those tide pools when the tide’s taking a breather. It’s a bit of legwork, strolling along the beach at low tide, but it’s worth it when you uncover those hidden troughs and pools. Just remember, these spots like to move around with the wind and currents, so keep your spirits up if you have to search a bit.

Now, let’s chat about what’s been happening fish-wise. Bluefish are still stealing the show, having a ball with pompano rigs breaking us off……. and we’ve also seen some nice-sized whiting, along with small black drum hanging around the Canaveral and Cocoa Beach areas. As for bait, bluefish have been going crazy for cut finger mullet, while the other catches have been loving the classic pompano rig, armed with either a live sand flea or a chunk of frozen shrimp. And don’t stress about the color of your attractant floats – seems like the fish aren’t too picky about fashion. Target those first or second troughs; they’re the hot spots as the water warms up.

Stop by the shop whenever for up to date reports! Tight lines everyone

Well, the fish finally emerged from their slumber. The water warmed up slightly, and so did the bite! Hopefully, this trend continues throughout the month. We experienced a significant temperature spike to 68-71 degrees along the Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach shorelines. The winds weren’t as strong as usual, allowing for a bit more water clarity than normal. We would certainly like to see some clean, green waters. However, the upcoming winds, blowing from the east and southeast directions this week until the weekend, might hinder the cleanup.

Regarding fish, there has been an abundance of smaller fish caught, along with some decent-sized fish suitable for eating. We’ve received mixed reports from our customers on catch ratios, but black drum, pompano, and bluefish have been the most prevalent, among others. Even sharks have started biting along the shorelines.

As for rigs, a standard pompano rig with pink, sunset, and green floats has yielded the most bites. Pair them with some Fishbites matching the color of your chosen floats, along with some frozen shrimp pieces or clams, and you’re all set.

People have begun fishing in the close-in troughs again, fighting the strong current to catch their fish.

Regarding weights to keep the bait in place, there has been a lot of debate over pyramid and sputnik weights due to the current and individual fishing preferences. Anglers have been using 4-5 oz pyramids and some 2-4 oz sputniks. If you want our personal insights, feel free to stop by the shop, and we can discuss.

As always, tight lines and talk to you all next week!

The brutality of slow fishing has abated, and we have returned to cold water fishing. This past week proved to be more promising than the week before. We had to change a few techniques to secure the good bites, but overall, it wasn’t a horrible week for most.

Numerous small fish were caught this week, along with a couple of decent catches of black drum and pompano. The key difference between the small bites and the larger ones was the distance of the casts. Those cast far out past the sandbars landed the sought-after fish, while the close troughs mostly held small fish. Frozen shrimp pieces and clam pieces were the preferred bait for the fish and will likely continue to be throughout March. Live sand fleas caught some fish, but the bite was slow. If you’re patient, having sand fleas in your cooler is essential, as they can produce nicer, more cherished fish despite the slower bite at the beach.

The standard pompano or Carolina-style rig with a triangle weight of 3oz to 5oz were the most productive setups. Orange and pink floats were popular items at our shop this week, giving you something to consider before your next outing. Fishing outgoing tides and targeting washouts were essential for getting bites. Be prepared for cold wading and casting, so bring your heavy-duty gear.

Talk to you all next week, and feel free to stop by the shop anytime. Tight Lines!

This week has been brutal for fishing off the beach; the water has gotten really cold, and the fish do not like it at all. Finding the warmer breaks in the surf has produced some fish, but many are smaller ones. Jacks, small black drum, croakers, and spots have been reported this week. The bright moon phase has not helped either.

Frozen shrimp, live sand fleas, and clam have been the best baits this past week and likely will continue to be so this week as well. Standard pompano rigs have once again been getting the most bites. Just be sure the hooks are smaller, in the #2 or #1 size, to catch the smaller fish if you’re looking to do so.

One note I would like to add this week about the pompano rigs is the choice of weight has certainly played a role in hookups. The sputnik weights have negatively affected the hookup ratio of fish, and the opposite can be said for the triangles. People have been catching more fish with triangle leads. This is probably due to the smaller fish size and the fact that the rigs are ripping out of their mouths due to the sputniks’ outstanding sand-holding abilities.

That’s all I’ve got for y’all this week; not much more to talk about. We just gotta wait for some warmer waters to turn the fish on again for us! Tight lines.