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      Treasure Coast Outdoors



      Winter Is Pompano Time                             with sand fleas, small pieces of shrimp, and an assortment     Editor’s note: Jim Weix
                                                         of jigs. Too big a shrimp piece and you’ll lose the action   is  an  avid  hunter,  angler,
      By Jim Weix                                        pompano find irresistible.                        conservationist, as well as
        Offshore fishing on the                            Color can be an important role in catching pompano   an outdoor writer.
      Treasure Coast is often a                          with jigs. In cleaner water, yellow, white or brown hues     Jim is included in the
      challenge due to strong                            are best, while in dirtier or stained water, bright pink or   Wisconsin  Waterfowl
      winds and the resulting rough                      chartreuse often work better. Jigs should be heavy enough   Association’s Hall of
      seas. Rather than stay home,                       to keep close contact with the pompano, which are definitely   Fame, for his work in
      Treasure Coast anglers can                         bottom feeders. I like the ⅜- to ½-ounce size.    helping restore thousands
      take advantage of the great                          Anglers barely feel many pompano strikes. Often the   of acres of wetlands. Jim
      winter pompano fishing.                            only thing you’ll feel is extra weight on the line. Short,   is a broker associate with
        A member of the jack                             quick pops of the rod tip will mimic a fleeing shrimp and   The Keyes Company. He
      species, pompano are the                           produce more strikes.                             can be reached at (772)
      most prized due to their                             If you catch a lot of ladyfish, it means that your jig is   341-2941 or by email:
      excellent taste. Found off beaches and on the flats of   not reaching the bottom.                    jimweix@jimweix.com.
      the St. Lucie and Indian rivers, anglers know that fresh     Mike Conner, executive director, Indian Riverkeeper
      pompano equals a delicious fish dinner.            and fishing guide, makes and sells pompano jigs that
        Pompano typically feed in shallow water for small   work well in anywhere from 1 to 6 feet of water. He has                Mike Connor makes and sells
      shrimp, crabs and other shellfish. Anglers target pompano   a variety of colors. Call Mike at (772) 521-1882 to order.       pompano jigs that work well
                                                                                                                                   in anywhere from 1 to 6 feet
                                                                                                                                   of water. Call (772) 521-1882
                                                                                                                                   to order.























































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