[Capt Charlie Farrell]

CAPTAIN CHARLIE FARRELL’S
SWEET SPOT CHARTERS
PORT MANSFIELD FISHING REPORT
NOVEMBER 26 – 27, 2004

Friday, Nov. 26: With a low tide, full moon and winds out of the south at 15-20 fishable water was found south of town. Started in West Bay in 4 foot of water. Topwater bite was slow but soft plastics were the ticket for solid trout to 24 inches. TTK II Jrs. in white and chartreuse fished below a Mansfield Mauler got the most attention. Worked our way to Green Island with stops in the back bays in search for redfish. Unfortunately the water was down and the tide was out which limited back bay fishability. However, trout action really kicked up East of Green Island. We continued to use soft plastics behind a Mansfield Mauler but shortened the leader to about 12 inches to better accommodate fishing the grass in 2 feet of water. The trout bite remained strong until early afternoon when the south winds picked up to 25.

Saturday, Nov. 27: Incoming tide, full moon and winds from the north at 20 had the water pretty stirred up to the south so we headed northeast. The bite started slow but took off around 10:00 A.M. Limits of trout intermingled with a few reds (to include a couple oversized) provided fast and furious action for a few hours before the north wind increased to near 25. Dark colored TRKs worked the best. Most fish were along grass edges near drops from 3 to 5 feet. Slow retrieves through the grass generated the most action.

Good Fishing,

Capt. Charlie Farrell
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