Whitfield Sarasota Bay

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CoonHound53
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Whitfield Sarasota Bay

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Went out to Sarasota Bay on Saturday morning. As expected the fishing was good from 7:30 - 9:00am. We caught keeper Red and Flounder. I hooked on a large Snook on a spook jr., but had an issue with my drag and ultimately lost him. Next cast (drag fixed) I hooked on to another large snook, pulled back hard to set the hook, and snapped the braid. About 2 hours later, I found my top water floating and grabbed it (that was an $8 lure, I was lucky to find it). This is the 4th time I have launched from Whitfield rd. We typically use shrimp and a spook jr. Does anyone have any advice on how what other lures or bait to use in this area that can result in more fish?

Also I am interested in catching a tarpon on the kayak. If there is anyone local who would like to go looking the weekend of the 25th, I would like to join you and figure this out.

Pat
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