Good evening, fly anglers! Tomorrow’s conditions look perfect for fly fishing, especially during the morning hours before afternoon storms approach.
Weather and Conditions
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Temperature: Starting at 80°F in the morning and rising to 87°F by the afternoon.
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Wind: Light winds at 6 mph in the morning, ideal for smooth casting.
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Water Temperature: 84°F, keeping snook and redfish actively feeding.
Tides and Timing
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High Tide: 8:12 AM at 2.3 feet
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Low Tide: 3:14 PM at 0.2 feet
The morning high tide will be the best time to target snook, redfish, and trout as they push into the shallow flats to feed.
Top Fly Fishing Spots
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Sarasota Bay Grass Flats: The morning high tide brings redfish and trout into the grass flats. Shrimp and baitfish patterns work best here.
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Perico Bayou: Snook will be actively feeding around the mangroves. Focus on structure to get the best results.
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Bimini Bay: Perfect for sight fishing in the early morning with calm, clear water.
Fly Selection
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Shrimp Patterns: Ideal for targeting redfish and snook.
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Clouser Minnows: Effective for sea trout in the flats.
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Crab Patterns: Great for working the shallow areas during high tide.
Safety Tip: Be mindful of thunderstorms approaching by 3-4 PM. Plan to finish your fishing early to avoid dangerous weather(