Tampa Bay Winter Fishing For Speckled Trout and Redfish

[@mikepound9808]

If those are the spoil islands in St. Joseph's Sound, we fished those same islands on Tuesday. Went out about 7:00 and it was 43 degrees. We probably hit two sides of 5 or 6 of the islands. We only caught fish off of 2 of them. I tried a bunch of different artificials (Mirrodines, DOA shrimp, Z-man paddle tails, etc.), but the only thing they were hitting were DOA CAL shad tails. Love watching your vids since I fish that same area most of the time.

[@methamphetamemes]

Idk based on maps that would be other coast and not tampa bay

[@lilbeastboi5]

What lb line is that

[@SeeYaDude]

20# braid and 20# fluoro leader

[@garyschuller6981]

This video was...perfect!

[@williamcollier9429]

Hey, I go to Longboat Key every year in April. Last year, was terrible because of the red tide. There was a ton of bait but never saw a fish, not even at the marinas where there always is. We also fish Tampa Bay with no luck. Have you seen an increase of fish since then in the area?

[@SeeYaDude]

Since FWC closed Redfish, Snook, and Speckled Trout, I've noticed more smaller to smaller slot sized fish around. Since they just extended the closure to May 2021, I'm sure we'll continue to see more and more fish

[@williamcollier9429]

@@SeeYaDude Thank you. keep slaying

[@maximo582]

Specifications of that rod please .. I like it

[@TheMagazinedude]

Great Video good job!

[@stevestory8483]

That was a perfect video😂😂How much braid do you usually put on a 3000 size reel? No one carries the braid I love (seaguar Smackdown) in spools bigger than 150yds

[@SeeYaDude]

I've got about 200/250 yards of 15lb braid

[@stevestory8483]

Brent Schirmer thanks Brent

[@davidvillarrealjr6347]

That lure never lets me down. DOA Cal Shad Rootbeer Chartreuse tail is 🔥

[@CaptChrisCanning]

Man that’s a cold morning brother, you’re dedicated! What is your opinion on the closure in Tampa Bay? I personal think it’s really help our fishery out!

[@SeeYaDude]

It has definitely helped the fishery a lot! I'm seeing more slot redfish now than I've seen in recent years. And since I don't keep redfish or snook, and rarely keep trout, it really didn't personally affect me. I know plenty of people that can't wait for it to open up again though

[@CaptChrisCanning]

Brent Schirmer Fishermen do need to practice catch and release more. I always have. Catch is what drives me. To each their own though.

[@pineislandfloridafishingch1025]

Are you using 3" or 4" DOA Cals with the Arkansas Glow color?

[@doubletroublefishing136]

Heading to Tampa area this weekend form Ga any tips on what’s areas or bait kayak fishing? Enjoy your videos

[@SeeYaDude]

Safety Harbor is holding some good fish and you can launch a kayak next to the pier. For artificial use smaller swimbaits or shrimp lures. Live bait, live shrimp is your best bet. Hope that helps

[@doubletroublefishing136]

Thanks for the tip just a little outside of Tampa

[@C.O.N.863]

Good vid my man💯

[@kimbehr2713]

So is the "perfect" count like the "dude " count in the last video????...lol Perfect video Dude!

[@SeeYaDude]

My two favorite words apparently 😂

[@chr62841]

nice video Brent, right on explanations that's how you catch them. subscribed!

[@henrylinehan703]

Are you using the 4 inch doa?

[@SeeYaDude]

3 inch

[@TheAlexSpanky]

I laughed at the snaggin a boat part so hard lol, literally me everytime; "dang this is a nice fish, oh wait, its a lawn chair.. / ______ insert man made object here"

[@retishh]

nice video 🤟🏾🎣

[@jayjohnson9668]

I have that same rod matched with a STRADIC 4000 Shimano and love it for inshore fishing. Great set up for trout reds snook black drum Tripletail and pompano too!!👍👍😎

[@rayglover8053]

The "perfect count" goes great with the drinking game I came up with for " right there"

[@Saltshaker_fishing]

hey brent love the video i did have a question is there a light action rod you would recommend for fishing with live shrimp

[@SeeYaDude]

I'm a big fan of St. Croix rods. They have a 7' Light action Avid Inshore series rod that I use on my 2500 Sustain and it's my favorite rod I own. Here's a link if you wanna check it out: amzn.to/2C3RmKO

[@Saltshaker_fishing]

@@SeeYaDude awesome thanks for the tips now i just have to get my boat back up and running and i can get back to the sweet life of drag pulling

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

@@Saltshaker_fishing st. Croix for sure. Made in the US and lifetime warranty that they stand behind.

[@methamphetamemes]

St.croix mojo inshore is also a great rod

[@laurens6237]

Perfect!

[@anthonyhiggins721]

When fishing such shallow clean water try using a longer leader, you'll probably catch more fish

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

When you gonna take me out and put me on some new species? 😉😂

[@tonyschmitt2736]

I don't know if you're into doing things like this but I figured it was worth a shot .I am by no means what someone would consider a skilled saltwater fisherman.(I am a skilled angler and do quite a bit of bass fishing from a kayak on the Hillsborough river) Truth be told I really don't have the means to do much saltwater fishing but have done the best I can with what I have and I've managed to catch a small Snook on a free lined live shrimp. What I'm getting at is I would love to do a subscriber tag along where you teach the average Joe to fish better. I figured it might help you get more views and subscribers in hopes people are watching you hoping to learn and possibly join you..i know id like to find a channel that does something like that :) and would be honored to do such a thing with you if youd have me.