Naples Fl..Stalking Snook

With highs in the 90's again today, I made an early start. This time I planned to walk south of Naples along the beach edge to Gordon's pass. With some stunning scenery along the way the water was perfect for observing any movement and approaching beach snook. Not the easiest fish to see, but a good pair of Polaroid's will put you right, I was using the tried and tested Bolle coachman.

Armed with my loyal Sage, I had set up a new leader , Rio saltwater taper to 10lb , with a 20lb Rio shock tippet. I know many would insist on at least 30lb but I have found the 20lb IGFA Rio mono to have performed amazingly this trip. It's abrasion resistance is quite incredible , I would certainly have no hesitation recommending it. My final part of the set up was a small white streamer fly, (Checkout Mangrove Outfitters , Capt Tom Shadley range of flies will blow your mind)

With the sun at my back and making my cast into the trough (this is the wave channel running parallel to the beach) the snook would quickly follow to chase down the fly, get it wrong and the fish will simply turn and move away not to return. Pleased to say I did get it right a few times, catching and releasing 3 fish .

If trying this area, do carry some water , with temperatures in the 90's dehydration can set in very quickly and you would not want to miss the end of the day.......with a sunset like this.