Captain Favorite's January 10, 2011by Fishing Forum
Catch of the Week
Charlie Santinilli caught this bonnet-head shark off the end of a dock in northwest Bradenton on pinfish.
Fishing Q&A:Does meat from larger sharks have heightened levels of mercury?
A study of Mercury levels in four species of sharks from the Atlantic coast of Florida that was conducted by the Florida Marine Research Institute Florida and the Department of Environmental Protection. It found that Mercury levels were directly related to shark size in all species tested. Of the total number of bonnet-head, blacktop, bull and Atlantic sharpness sharks tested, length differences accounted for 78 percent of the total variation in mercury levels observed in bonnethead sharks, nearly 70 percent in Atlantic sharpnose sharks, and approximately 54 percent in blacktip sharks. The relation between mercury levels and length of juvenile bull sharks was less clear -- length differences accounted for only 24 percent of the variation in mercury levels. The comparatively weak relation may stem from the fact that only juveniles were sampled. For species they examined, the relations between total mercury and shark size demonstrated that larger, presumably older, individuals accumulated higher levels of mercury(Adams, Douglas H., and Robert H. McMichael Jr. p. 372-379 Fishery Bulletin 97(2), April 1999).
Because mercury levels increase as individuals grow larger, levels in juveniles can potentially be viewed as minimal for the overall population and therefore may be consumed with less of a health risk.
This data supports the current health advisory in Florida urging limited consumption of sharks because of elevated mercury concentrations. The study also illustrates that mercury concentrations in several commonly landed shark species from the southeastern United States often exceed state and federal regulatory levels.
Weekly Fishing Report by Captain Rick Grassett
Action improved last week as Sarasota Bay waters warmed to near 60 degrees. Trout moved into shallow water and fed more aggressively due to the warmer water. Anglers fishing with me on my Action Craft flats skiff the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released trout, reds and flounder on jigs.
Keith McClintock, Rick Andersen and Victor Feldman, all from IL, fished Sarasota Bay with me on Monday. We fished both shallow and deep areas and found the best action in 2 to 3 feet of water. We fished shallow grass and potholes along sand bars on the east side of the bay from Stephens Point to Long Bar and near Bishop Point on the west side where they caught and released more than 25 trout to 19 inches, three small reds and several flounder on CAL jigs with grub and shad tails. We used 1/16 ounce CAL jig heads to work our plastic baits over the shallow grass. We caught and released the flounder and a few ladyfish in deep channels.
I was the guest of my friend, Capt. Rick DePaiva (www.saltwaterflyfishing.org), on Tuesday to fish the fertile waters of Pine Island Sound. The lush grass flats, sand and oyster bars and mangrove shorelines are breathtaking. The only thing better is the amount of shots we had at tailing, cruising and laid up reds. An amazing fishery! If you are in the Ft. Myers, Sanibel or Captiva area give Capt. Rick a call at 239-246-8726 or e-mail flynutt@aol.com.
If you are interested in learning to fly fish or improving your skills, I will be the instructor for a CB’s Saltwater Outfitter’s Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing school on Jan. 15, 2011. Located at 1249 Stickney Point Rd., on Siesta Key in Sarasota, FL the school will cover fly casting basics, line control, shooting line and the roll cast. I will also cover leader construction, fly selection and saltwater fly fishing techniques. The course, designed for beginning and intermediate fly casters, will focus on basics but also work with intermediate casters on correcting faults and improving casting skills. Cost for the school, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is $150 per person and includes the use of premium Orvis fly tackle, a text book and lunch. Contact me or CB’s Saltwater Outfitters at (941) 349-4400 or cbsoutfitters@verizon.net to make reservations.
Look for reds and trout in potholes and on shallow grass along sand bars next week, especially on sunny afternoons. Following a front, you might find fish in deeper water such as creeks and channels.
5-Day Fishing Forecast
High pressure to the north of the waters will shift east through tonight as an area of low pressure moves across the north central Gulf tonight and across the Northern Peninsula on Monday. A trailing cold front from this low will move south through the waters Monday night followed by strong high pressure building in from the northwest during Tuesday through Thursday.
Since no major or minor periods coincide with sunrise or sunset this week, fishing will be average.
Monday
Southeast winds increasing to around 15 knots becoming south in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers. Monday night will bring south winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. A slight chance of showers. Fishing during major solunar periods fin 4:54 a.m.-6:54 a.m. and 5:10 p.m.-7:10 p.m., or during minor solunar periods from 10:53 a.m.-11:53 a.m. and 11:39 p.m.-12:39 a.m. will produce average results.
Tides: High at 3:36 a.m. (1.27), low at 10:29 a.m. (0.17), high at 4:28 p.m. (1.57), low at 11:41 p.m. (0.34).
Tuesday
Northwest winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. Tuesday night will bring north wends around 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Fishing during major solunar periods from 5:35 a.m.-7:35 a.m. and 5:56 p.m.-7:56 p.m., or during the minor solunar period from 11:24 a.m.-12:24 p.m. will produce average results.
Tides: High at 4:47 a.m. (1.04), low at 10:58 a.m. (0.37), high at 5:02 p.m. (1.66).
Wednesday
North winds around 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.Wednesday Night will bring northeast winds around 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Fishing during major solunar periods from 6:17 a.m.-8:17 a.m. and 6:39 p.m.-8:39 p.m., or during minor solunar periods from 12:31 a.m.-1:31 a.m. and 11:57 a.m.-12:57 p.m. will produce average results.
Tides: Low at 12:57 a.m. (0.19), high at 6:25 a.m. (0.86), low at 11:26 a.m. (0.56), high at 5:41 p.m. (1.74).
Thursday
North winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. Fishing during major solunar periods from 7:02 a.m.-9:02 a.m. and 7:25 p.m.-9:25 p.m., or during minor periods from 1:25 a.m.-2:25 a.m. and 12:33 p.m.-1:33 p.m. will produce average results.
Tides: Low at 2:13 a.m. (0.01), high at 8:46 a.m. (0.8), low at 11:52 a.m. (0.73), high at 6:26 p.m. (1.81).
Friday
Fishing during major solar periods from 7:50 a.m.-9:50 a.m. and 8:15 p.m.-10:15 p.m., or during minor periods from 2:20 a.m.-3:20 a.m. and 1:14 p.m.-2:14 p.m. will produce average results.
Tides: Low at 3:23 a.m. (-0.19), high at 7:18 p.m. (1.89).
- Solunar Chart
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