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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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