This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

With Tannin-Colored Water Gone, Hit Bridges for Mackerel

Capt. Mark of A Action Filled Advenure gives Westchase-area anglers tips to give them the best shot possible at some tugging action this weekend

Posted Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 10:52 pm ET|Updated Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 12:58 am ET

Capt. Mark of A Action Filled Adventure suggests anglers this weekend hit the Courtney Campbell Causeway to fish the bridge for Spanish mackerel.

“I know there's been some mackerel in the north end of the bay,” he said.

He suggested slow-trolling No. 3, 4 and 5 Clark spoons, or anchor-up and drift live baits, such as shrimp or sardines.

“Try different things,” he said.

Capt. Mark reported fishing Friday, the day after the heavy rains, and even tornadoes, and said the water in the upper end of the bay was black.

“It was like the Hillsborough River 20 miles upstream,” he said.

With winds blowing 15-20 mph, the conditions were pretty dismal, he said.

“Just don't fish the day after rains,” he said.

Capt. Mark can be reached at 813-885-7333 or e-mail captainmark@funflatsfishing.com. Website is www.funflatsfishing.com.