May 2010 forecast:  May is everyone’s favorite month of the year, April was windy for the most part but the fishing was outstanding. May, should have less wind, more daylight and even better fishing. This is the month when the lagoon begins to swell with bait and the fish feed harder for shorter periods of time. The south end of Mosquito Lagoon will continue to be good place for oversized redfish and trout, work the west side at first light. Trout fishing will be good right at daylight, top water lures and jerk baits will be the lures of choice. Use jigs and spoons to cover an area until you get the sight fishing opportunity you are waiting on. The fishing during May has historically been one of the best times of the year; more bait in the water creates more opportunity to feed. The hot spots you fished during the winter months may or may not be holding fish. Try fishing other locations that may be new to you but not new to the fish. Remember with all the bait in the lagoons during this time of year the fish will seem finicky, so try using different strategies to make them want your bait or lure. Let your bait sit a little longer or make a few extra casts with your lure. Being quiet and working an area slowly will always bring more fish to the boat. Tip of the month: Catching more fish and becoming a better angler is really everyone’s goal. The best way to becoming a better angler is to spend time on the water and educating yourself on the surrounding environment. In other words, go and fish hard!

I hope this report will make your next fishing trip a more successful one......"Living to fish, Fishing for Life" Tight Lines, Capt Mark Thomas FlatsAction Charters If you would like to receive this report once a month, just send an email to escape@flatsaction.com with "Add ME" in the subject.

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