In response for the need for my clients to enjoy the "Plug Toss" I started finding out which of our species here out of Key West enjoy eating a well placed plug. I did not need to look into the barracudas as we all know they love a fast moving bait on the flats and deep water. So I looked around a bit and discovered a whole new world.
Mirror Lure was key in helping me find this world. They make just about any color combination of artificial that one can think of. its truly amazing what they offer in their web sites and on catalogue, not to mention being able to find them in any tackle retailer including Wall Mart, and K Mart. So the plugs that I use are accessible to everyone all over.
When I set out on my "All In Wonder" fishing charter that encompasses every species that my clients can catch in one day, plug fishing is a big part of that. This truly gives my clients the everything in a day experience to catch fish in many different fashions and species and keeps them from getting bored during a slow period in the action. I can always find a species or two that will eat a plug during a slack tide.
We are catching Grouper and Snapper on a lipped plugs in a fishery no one seems to hit. Its amazing, my clients this year have caught several black grouper in the 10 -20 lb range using the L52MR plug. My favorite color of this style plug is the darker mullet pattern for the grouper. The Snapper love the Clown colors or bright oranges and blues. We have caught some HUGE mutton snappers on the Clown plug and many times limited out on Yellowtail snapper in less than two hours. NEVER TOUCHING A BAIT....... If you are reading this and are a prospective client I have designated this area as Catch and release only for Black Grouper and Mutton snappers. Everything else is fare game especially the Yellowtail snappers.
Inshore the backcountry fishing action is incredible. Trout, Jacks, Pompano, Bluefish, Lady Fish and many more round out the cast of characters. Here I use a plug that has no lip, such as the Mirror Lure 28MR. this is a variable speed plug that offers the angler many different patterns of swimming effect. Also inshore I use three other Plug designs by Mirror Lure.
Certain times of the winter the trout find the Top Dog a fan favorite to eat very well. The Top water plugs from MirroLure are great for many aggressive species.
Like many of our sponsors we like to put our name with names we can trust. MirroLure has been on our boats for over 13 years and we are always proud to show anyone the advantages of using them.
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