Captain Michael Bales
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Florida Fishing the pristine flats of Mosquito Lagoon!

The fishing on Mosquito Lagoon & Indian river this past month continues to be some of the best I’ve seen in years. Large schools of Black Drum and Redfish continue to make their presence known cruising the shallow flats in search of food. There is nothing better than sight fishing to tailing redfish in the mornings on a calm grass flat as the sun rises over the ocean. The weather has switched into spring mode with warmer temperatures and sunny days in the forecast, making the fishing even…See More
Mar 3, 2011
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Brief note on today's fishing!

Okay, let's say some guy from New Hampshire and another from Boston want to go fishing? They call and book a guide for the Mosquito Lagoon. Sounds easy enough right? The weather was predicted 10-15 w/gusts to 25mph. Guide to Client - "Are you sure you want to fish in this? I'd be more than happy to re-schedule?"Client-We fish in rough weather all the time!! Hmm-OK. Result was 8 redfish to 30 inches landed between 6:30-7:30. AT 8:00 with the wind howling at 20-25, they were ready to go!! ME TOO!!See More
Feb 10, 2011
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The fishing on Mosquito Lagoon & Indian river has been nothing short of amazing these past few weeks!  Schools of Redfish in large numbers are roaming the shallow water bays and backcountry…

The fishing on Mosquito Lagoon & Indian river has been nothing short of amazing these past few weeks!  Schools of Redfish in large numbers are roaming the shallow water bays and backcountry mangrove shorelines searching for food during the warmer periods of the day.  they have aggressively been feeding on shrimp, mullet, gulps and well placed fly patterns that imitate the same.  We have certainly had an erratic weather patter for this time of year, but the forecast is for clear skies and…See More
Feb 3, 2011
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Mosquito Lagoon Fishing report

The fishing here in the last few days has been nothing short of excellent!  Tailing redfish, schooling redfish & black drum!  Check out the recent photos on my facebook page "Hotfish charters - Mosquito Lagoon fishing guide" When these winds shout down the end of the week should be great fishing!  Tight lines! …See More
Jan 26, 2011
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Mosquito Lagoon Florida Fishing Report

Happy New Year!! Is it 2011 already? Time sure does fly. The new year's fishing on the lagoon has been nothing short of fantastic. Record catches of trout and redfish have been the norm over the last few weeks of charters. Huge schools of redfish are in the Mosquito Lagoon and North Indian River, large schools of trout & black drum have also been spotted all month long. The cooler weather in late December made for some interesting and exciting days on the water. However all in all the bite…See More
Jan 6, 2011
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Florida Fishing at its finest on Mosquito Lagoon!

I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and didn’t put on too many pounds!! I know that I personally ate WAY too much food! I’ll need to put a few extra miles on the mountain bike in the coming days...before the Christmas food starts showing up!!The Mosquito Lagoon fishing has continued to be excellent these past few weeks. The redfish & black drum have been feeding and tailing consistently throughout the day making for some great sight fishing this past week. The water levels…See More
Nov 29, 2010
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Apr 11, 2010
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Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report for Orlando & Daytona Beach

The fishing on the Mosquito Lagoon these past few weeks has been nothing short of fantastic!! What more can I say? A sight-fishing paradise with schools of huge tailing redfish and large schools of the elusive black drum sharing the same flat. All have been happily eating a well placed fly or lure. The last few trips have been spent stalking tailing fish with light tackle spinning gear and fly rods. The big key to success has been a Stealthy, Patient & quiet approach with an accurate…See More
Apr 11, 2010
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Mosquito Lagoon Fishing continues to be excellent for Redfish, Trout & Black Drum

Spring is just around the corner. Can you feel it? After this past winter, I am more than ready for a little more warmth and a whole lot less wind! The fishing here on Florida’s Mosquito Lagoon has been up & down the past few weeks. The story remains the same, If you get out between the cold fronts, the fish are generally willing to eat when you can find them. Locating them can be the tricky part, its seems during this time of year, You’re either on fish, OR looking for fish! Long sessions…See More
Mar 29, 2010

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Guide or Charter Service
Insert your web site or Facebook/Twitter profile below.
http://www.hotfishcharters.com
How long have you been fishing?
35 yrs
Where do you do most of your fishing?
Florida (8 months) Alaska (4 months)
What is your ideal day of fishing; what method and species to go after the most?
Tailing Redfish on the Flats of Mosquito Lagoon

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Florida Fishing the pristine flats of Mosquito Lagoon!

Posted on March 3, 2011 at 7:41am 0 Comments

The fishing on Mosquito Lagoon & Indian river this past month continues to be some of the best I’ve seen in years. Large schools of Black Drum and Redfish continue to make their presence known cruising the shallow flats in search of food. There is nothing better than sight fishing to tailing redfish in the mornings on a calm grass flat as the sun rises over the ocean. The weather has switched into spring mode with warmer temperatures and sunny days in the forecast, making the fishing even… Continue

Brief note on today's fishing!

Posted on February 10, 2011 at 3:53pm 0 Comments

Okay, let's say some guy from New Hampshire and another from Boston want to go fishing? They call and book a guide for the Mosquito Lagoon. Sounds easy enough right? 



The weather was predicted 10-15 w/gusts to 25mph. 



Guide to Client - "Are you sure you want to fish in this? I'd be more than happy to re-schedule?"



Client-We fish in rough weather all the time!! Hmm-OK. 

Result was 8 redfish to 30 inches landed between 6:30-7:30. AT…
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The fishing on Mosquito Lagoon & Indian river has been nothing short of amazing these past few weeks!  Schools of Redfish in large numbers are roaming the shallow water bays and backcountry…

Posted on February 3, 2011 at 7:58am 0 Comments

The fishing on Mosquito Lagoon & Indian river has been nothing short of amazing these past few weeks!  Schools of Redfish in large numbers are roaming the shallow water bays and backcountry mangrove shorelines searching for food during the warmer periods of the day.  they have aggressively been feeding on shrimp, mullet, gulps and well placed fly patterns that imitate the same.  We have certainly had an erratic weather patter for this time of year, but the forecast is for clear…

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Mosquito Lagoon Fishing report

Posted on January 26, 2011 at 10:29am 0 Comments

The fishing here in the last few days has been nothing short of excellent!  Tailing redfish, schooling redfish & black drum!  Check out the recent photos on my facebook page "Hotfish charters - Mosquito Lagoon fishing guide"

 

When these winds shout down the end of the week should be great fishing!  Tight lines!

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