Venice fishing report
Jan 18, 2022 08:02:33 #
Jan 18, 2022 08:18:56 #
John Smolick wrote:
Any fish biting in Venice area?
Good mornin', and welcome to the Forum, John. I'm sure there is but, I can't tell you where, sorry.
Jan 18, 2022 09:57:52 #
Buddy209
Loc: Venice, Florida in February and March and Doo
I will be fishing after Feb 15th and will report what is biting. can not wait.
Jan 18, 2022 10:16:53 #
John Smolick wrote:
Any fish biting in Venice area?
Hello John: Yes, the fish will be biting there. I don't know of any fish that go on a hunger strike. You just have to fish where they are when they decided to dine! I suspect you will be able to get into some Red drum during your trip. Just Sayin...RJS
Jan 19, 2022 09:11:52 #
Jan 19, 2022 11:44:58 #
Buddy209
Loc: Venice, Florida in February and March and Doo
From what I read here and been told by friends, the Jetties are producing a mixed bag as usual, sheepies are found near any structure like piers, docks and sea walls. Pampino are being caught in the first and second trough out from beach north of the jetty drifting shrimp. After Feb. 15th I will report my catches.
Jan 19, 2022 15:50:15 #
Anybass
Loc: Pa.
John Smolick wrote:
Any fish biting in Venice area?
Are you looking fresh or salt or both?
Jan 19, 2022 22:28:58 #
Buddy209
Loc: Venice, Florida in February and March and Doo
in past 6 to 8 year i have only fished salt water but would like to learn to fish fresh down there.
Jan 20, 2022 20:53:46 #
I fished the South jetty in Venice yesterday. I caught several good size Whiting and a 21” Gafftopsail catfish, my PB. In all I caught four whiting and at least two dozen catfish.
Jan 20, 2022 21:19:19 #
Anybass
Loc: Pa.
Buddy209 wrote:
in past 6 to 8 year i have only fished salt water but would like to learn to fish fresh down there.
Hi Buddy, grab a map of the area south of Sarasota if looking to do some fresh water fishing. There are a number of small lakes and canals. A good number of the lakes are private unfortunately so no fishing or need to get permission. There are some however that can be fished off the shore and hold a good population of LM bass. Rubber worms or weedless frogs to beat the Lilly pads work well. Good luck.
Jan 20, 2022 23:18:11 #
Buddy209
Loc: Venice, Florida in February and March and Doo
thank you for the info on the fresh water fishing areas.
Jan 20, 2022 23:23:42 #
Buddy209
Loc: Venice, Florida in February and March and Doo
That was an impressive number of catfish and a large sail cat. I skinned a bunch last year and fried them like I have always done with channel cats. They were pretty much the same. Where you fishing from the north Jetty in the cut or channel? I think you posted you normally used a bobber and drifted pieces of shrimp, correct? Good luck with your back operation.
Jan 23, 2022 11:01:43 #
I prefer to fish the south jetty. I’ve always had better luck there. Usually I take two dozen live shrimp out with me. I’ll try some with a bobber and some on the bottom with either a knocker rig or a fish finder rip. The majority of the fish I caught the other day was on a fish finder rig.
Jan 23, 2022 11:05:11 #
I can’t wait to get out there again but it’s gonna a while, like a few months. I just had back surgery and it’s a long road to recovery
Jan 23, 2022 12:37:50 #
Anybass
Loc: Pa.
Buddy209 wrote:
thank you for the info on the fresh water fishing areas.
YW, good luck.
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