The weather has been perfect here in the New Smyrna Beach area for the past couple of weeks. Fortunately the fish are not self distancing themselves from us and have been chewing well. I have definitely noticed a increase of boat traffic on Mosquito Lagoon along with around the New Smyrna Beach area as well. The extra traffic has not been a issue because the majority of the fish have been extremely shallow this past week. We have been boating most of our trout and redfish on live finger mullet and cut bait but they have also been receptive to artificials as well. We still have a large number of black drum patrolling the south mosquito Lagoon. These guys have been chewing well on shrimp and crab and will eat imitations as well. The snook bite has also been good throughout the Daytona Beach area this past week. Look for the right tide with moving water near structure and they will be there waiting on a meal.

Capt Patrick Rood
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Spring time is upon us here on the beautiful beaches of Daytona and New Smyrna Beach. The weather has been great this past week and looks to be the same forecast for this week as well. We still have low clear water throughout the backwaters of New Smyrna Beach and Mosquito Lagoon. Making for some good sight fishing for multiple species of fish. The redfish have been chewing well on both live bait and artificial along with the trout as well. With the warmer weather the snook have started to turn on with several coming boat side last week. As the we continue to move further into spring look for the fish to move into their spring time pattern as well.

Capt Patrick Rood
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Bike Week is in full swing here in the Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach area. It seems as though they have hit the weather perfect for the bikers with highs in the 70’s all week long. The fish are going to start preparing for their spring time pattern. The redfish will start to split from the schools in search of new food source. Look for them along shorelines and bar edges in the New Smyrna Beach area and Mosquito Lagoon. The trout should start feeding a lot better as the water temps continue to warm. Look for the trout around the schools of bait throughout Mosquito Lagoon and in the backwaters of New Smyrna Beach. As the weather has been warmer the snook bite has been getting better in and around the Daytona Beach area. Live shrimp and artificials around structure has been working well. The redfish and trout have been chewing well on both live and artificial as well with soft plastics in a shrimp pattern working best. We still have a good sheepshead and black drum bite going on along with the nice occasional flounder coming boat side as well.

Capt Patrick Rood
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With Bike Week starting in our area and Spring Break immediately after that. We  are starting to see a influx of visitors to the Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach area. The weather has been great this past week and looks to great for this upcoming week as well. Not only are the bikers going to enjoy the weather but the fish are finding their groove as well. The water clarity throughout New Smyrna Beach and Mosquito Lagoon has been exceptional making for some great sight fishing. We have been targeting a variety of species over the past week  like snook,trout,redfish,black drum and flounder from Daytona Beach south into Mosquito . These fish have been chewing on everything from live finger mullet to shrimp and a variety of artificial’s. Slow presentations and stealthy tactics will increase your chances on a fish of a lifetime.

Capt Patrick Rood
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(386)566-1394

The weather has been a little warmer then usual for February on the East Coast of Florida but it looks like that is about to change. With a cold front dropping down throughout the south this week look for the overnight temperatures to be in the low forties in the Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach area. The front will bring a shift in wind direction which will change the fishing pattern . Look for the water temps to lower from Daytona Beach south into Mosquito Lagoon. With lowering water temps the fish will be looking for warmth from the bottom. The redfish and trout like to gather warmth from the muddy bottoms around oyster beds mud flats in the north around the Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach backwaters. Further south throughout Mosquito Lagoon they choose to gather warmth in the sandy potholes located in the shallows. When targeting these species in cooler water temps you need to down size your bait and slow down the presentation. Small baits like shrimp, finger mullet and small soft plastics are a good choice worked very slowly over the pot holes and mud flats. The water clarity is still great making for some really good sight fishing when the winds allow. Once again even when sight fishing these fish a slow presentation is key to trigger a bite.

Capt Patrick Rood
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(386)566-1394

The weather has been abnormally warm for February making the the fish a little confused on what pattern they should be in. With that said it may for some great weather in the Daytona Beach area for race week fans. With the warm weather the bait has started to split up and move throughout the creeks in and around New Smyrna Beach. You guess it with the bait splitting up so are the game fish. We are still seeing some smaller pods of fish in Mosquito Lagoon but if the warming trend continues they will also disperse as well. Throwing plugs and spoons on the shallow flats of Mosquito Lagoon has been working well for both redfish and trout where as live bait has been more productive up north around Daytona Beach and New Smyrna. We still have a good number of Black Drum hanging around and have been very receptive to a live shrimp. It looks like we will be receiving another cool front later this week into the weekend. Hopefully this front will kick them back into a winter time pattern again.

Capt Patrick Rood
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(386)566-1394

These last few days have been what New Smyrna Beach is known for with its beautiful weather. We have had some cooler nights with clear days in the 70’s. The water has been outstanding from New Smyrna Brach south through Mosquito Lagoon. It has finally emptied out as it should this time of year and is crystal clear make for great sight fishing in Mosquito Lagoon. The redfish and trout bite has been good the last few days on both live bait and artificials. We have also had a good number of black drum and sheepshead around the backwaters of New Smyrna Beach as well. They have been chewing good on fiddlers and small shrimp.

Capt Patrick Rood
www.spotntailcharters.com
(386)566-1394

We have been getting some blast of colder weather her in New Smyrna Beach this past week. The weather has not effected the bite though it has actually helped it. With the shifting winds the water has lowered a bit forcing the trout and redfish into small pods throughout the backwaters of New Smyrna Beach. The same goes for the waters of Mosquito Lagoon as well with small pods of fish finding their way into the pot holes for warmth. They can be taken on both live bait and artificial but a slow presentation will be best in the waters from New Smyrna Beach south through Mosquito Lagoon.

Capt Patrick Rood
www.spotntailcharters.com
(386)566-1394

This past week we had a shift in winds changing to the south / southwest causing a increase in water throughout the New Smyrna Beach waters. With the higher and warmer water conditions it made for a little bit more difficult bite in Mosquito Lagoon and New Smyrna Beach area. It seems as though Mother Nature likes to keep us on our toes here in Central FL by sending us a little cold snap. We will be dealing with some windy conditions and cool temperatures the next few days in the New Smyrna Beach area. After this front moves through and the winds subside the water levels in Mosquito Lagoon and New Smyrna Beach area should lower allowing the fishing to get back to normal. Look for the redfish and trout to be holding in the sand holes through out Mosquito Lagoon. Slow presentations will be key whether it’s artificial or natural baits. Good luck and stay warm!

Capt Patrick Rood
www.spotntailcharters.com
(386)566-1394

It looks like Mother Nature is playing games with all of in Central FL. The weather temperature has been outstanding this past week with highs in the eighties. The fishing in New Smyrna Beach has been good with a steady redfish and trout bite.  The water clarity in the New Smyrna Beach area has also continued to stay clean making for some good sight fishing. Mosquito Lagoon has also had a good bite with redfish, trout and black drum  this past week. With the increased winds this past week Mosquito Lagoon has dirtier water conditions in certain areas . I have found the leeward side of the islands throughout Mosquito Lagoon have been producing the cleaner water.

Capt Patrick Rood
www.spotntailcharters.com
(386)566-1394