NORTH SIDE REDS / SEBASTIAN INLET

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fixed80
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NORTH SIDE REDS / SEBASTIAN INLET

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okay it might be late in the season now, but a few more reds are still being caught. the real time to catch fish up there is October or November. this is the start of their season, but for the end, i don't know. probably February or march and then they disappear. i usually fish with spoons and bait. both seem to produce fish in the 40's. If you wanna give it a shot, this is how it goes. you learn better when you watch people. going to the north side of inlet without any fishing knowledge can lead to a scene. ive been up there and seen plenty nonsense get out of hand. best thing to do is stand back and look. yes, you can bring a rod with you to fish but keep distance from the experienced. it only causes more frustration and heat if you don't. also, keep your eye on the regulars. asking them questions can be alright, but don't be a nuisance. once you've got the concept its time for you to make a move. and no, it doesn't take one day to figure it out, it takes days, weeks or maybe months.
Best time to go is in November when a few cold fronts have past. but if the fronts come in October, then go anyway. it's also better to fish for reds in between fronts when the weather warms up a little (like 60 - 75 degrees). these temperatures make it comfortable for an angler. the best tide to fish at Sebastian is outgoing. not just any outgoing tide but when it rolls out a few hours before dark. Warning! there will be a crowd of people at that time. most em' are fishing at the tip of the pier/jetty were the fish are. If your not comfortable with that, then fish the inlet at night. I go at night too when the last 3 hours of tide is going out. this is because most people will leave by then. Anyways, bring lots of 3oz spoons or 2 oz jigs if you wanna go with artificial's. if not, bring live mullet around 2 to 3 inches long. going big is not always the key with the bait. for jig users, cast it way out in the current and let it go with the tide. make sure the lure is on bottom and jig it every so often(usually every couple of seconds like 6 to 10). sometimes not jigging at all can be a success. but beware! you can get hung up badly round here. after the lure has drifted for awhile (typically around 15 seconds or more if possible), then retrieve it and try again. casting the lure it in different spots and distanced near the end of the pier is the best way to find the fish. for people using live bait, cast your fish lightly in the current (this way your bait doesn't fall off the hook). let the current take your live bait out of the inlet's mouth about a hundred yards and then flip your bail. the bait fish should get out off current if you don't do anything. let it sit there for a while. if you feel bumps, wait until the red slowly takes off. reel in and set the hook. after that point, its an intense battle to get redfish in due to ripping currents.



using 3 to 6/0 circle hooks is all needed. bring a head light to see in the dark as well as a big net. there is other things you can bring but ask other people bout that. o yeah, make sure that braid or mono is loaded on the reel or reels. 300yds or more is better. and if you hook a tarpon, that thing will roll out stripping all of your line if you can't turn em'.

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Re: SEBASTIAN INLET REDFISH

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fished the inlet today but had zero success. by the way there was a few legal size snook up there.

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Re: NORTH SIDE REDS / SEBASTIAN INLET

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http://www.sebastianinletcam.com to see the conditions. Also gives a good look at who's out fishing...

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