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Captain's cornerBy MIKE MANNING © St. Petersburg Times, published June 1, 2000 Early summer action is hot inshore and offshore. When fishing passes, get an early start to ensure you reach the areas you want to fish. It can be the difference between an okay day and a great day of fishing. Snook are stacking up for their summer spawn in passes from John's Pass to the north and the south end of Anclote Key to the south. This gives you the chance to catch your largest snook of the year. One of the best baits is hand-sized grunts. Large snook cannot resist them. If you cannot locate grunts, use a large, frisky greenback. When fishing passes, you also may catch cobia, large redfish and even trout. Grouper fishing is in full swing from Hudson to Bayport. The action is best in 15 to 25 feet. When fishing for grouper, be willing to catch a few, then move to another rock because there have not been a lot of fish in one area. There are plenty of Spanish mackerel near Hudson. These fish have been in 8 to 12 feet near marker 10, located 10 miles west of Hudson. Brightly colored jigs have been the best bet. You also can anchor up and use a chum bag to attract fish. Mike Manning charters out of Port Richey. Call (727) 848-0795.
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