Capt. Dave Saddler - Biscayne Bay

Bonefish are cruising through in sporatic small pods along the deeper edges and slots of the flats. The best fish this past week was 12lbs and caught on a #2 Kwan with a chartreuse tail. The bright tail makes it easier for the angler and Bonefish to see the fly. Concentrate on the oceanside flats north of Elliot Key. The shallow flats are better fished later in the day when they warm up to their peak temperture. Permit and schools of Bar Jacks are also moving though the oceanside flats. Look for the night Tarpon fishing in Miami to pick up as more cold fronts push the shrimp runs through. This fishing is best done with clear intermediate lines like Cortland's Little Tunny or SA's clear Tarpon. The fish will spook less and be more receptive to flies.