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Updated October 1, 2002
Storms Cause Change
The breezy conditions the Keys have been experiencing lately has kept most anglers off the waters for a few days
and kept fish on the move. The conditions caused by recent tropical storm Isadore had everyone in port and had
large amounts of water moving around the gulf and through the keys. This large amount of water movement can shake
up the fishing grounds and move baitfish miles away from home. Tropical weather systems cause lots of floating
debris, so be on the lookout for more Dolphin opportunities in the coming weeks. Reef fish will be moved and displaced
by murky waters and moving water. Look for some of the "hot" spots to cool off and some of the old "fished
out" spots to be revitalized. If the conditions get windy enough, bayside spots may move or can even be destroyed.
New spots can be created by lobster traps being moved and conglomerating in one location. Migration of fish can
be interrupted or changed. After hurricane Georges in 1998 we enjoyed some excellent Blackfin Tuna fishing the
next couple months after the storm that usually comes a few months later. It also created a few new deep water
wrecks from boats that drifted away from docks and sunk and a few unlucky mariners who's boats didn't survive the
storm. Even though the storms have many devastating effects, some of the changes brought about could be good if
looked at from the fishing perspective.
Good luck in all of your fishing adventures!
Capt. Bob Brown, Jr.
e-mail - fish@sundancesportfishing.com
www.sundancesportfishing.com
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