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Fort DeSoto Advice
Posted Jul 05, 2007 at 07:42 AM
Updated Jul 05, 2007 at 07:43 AM

Mr. Sargeant, I have read tons of your articles and have always found them knowledgeable and entertaining. I have recently fished the heck out of Fort DeSoto without very much luck, I’m afraid. I’m just not understanding what’s keeping me from the fish this year. I have heard about better snook fishing a little farther north, but I must be cursed this year. I really need some sure-fire stuff. Can you help me out? - James

James, I’d try getting out there at dawn and walking the beach near Bunce’s Pass, casting ahead as you walk within 5 to 15 feet of the sand. A DOA Shrimp of a Mirrodine would be a good choice. Best action is likely to be on the two or three days just after a new or full moon, on rising tide. Good luck! FS

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Frank Sargeant has been outdoors editor of the Tampa Tribune for more than 21 years. He is founder of the Tribune's Outdoors Expo, largest outdoors show in Florida for more than a decade, past president of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association, and author of 12 books on fishing and boating. He has also been a regular contributor to numerous national outdoors magazines and television shows. Sargeant started his career as a fishing guide at Homosassa, and now lives on the Little Manatee River in Ruskin.