Captain Ron calls in to various radio shows on the weekend to give fishing reports and tips based on what's biting, what they're biting and the weather pattern.

BOODREAUX'S BOONDOCQUES Florida Fishing and Hunting Adventures

Saturday - 5 a.m. - 7 a.m. AM1080 WHOO (Orlando) - I report between 6:30 - 7:00 a.m.

5 a.m. - 6 a.m. 1060AM WIXC (Melbourne)

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. (rebroadcast hour 2) AM1050 WIXC (Melbourne) Live Online Streaming - my report is replayed at this time from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

HAWGWILDFishing Show

Saturday - 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. ESPN 1060 WIXC - Live

Sunday - 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. ESPN 1080 WHOO - Replay

Offshore Fishing - What's biting
 New Smyrna Beach and Daytona Beach Offshore Fishing Forecasts by Capt. Ron Neff

June New Smyrna Beach Offshore report.

 It’s hot, real hot. Both the fishing and the weather. The fishing is currently not staying within any certain pattern of tradition like years past. The nearshore kingfish have shown up. I expect the king fishing to get better much better. There are scattered dolphin to be had anywhere from the beach out to the gulf stream. The bottom fishing has been exceptional and no cold water upwelling has occured yet.  There are a lot of species to be had out there and anyone who tells you this particular species is all that’s biting has not been fishing lately. Bag the traditional pattern for this season. The old salts are scratching their heads right now wondering what tomorrow will bring on the troll or bottom bite.

 So far this summer season the grouper, snapper bite has been good along the nearshore waters. The troll bite nearshore has produced dolphin, wahoo, many sailfish, some kings, and a marlin was raised 10 miles off the beach on the Absolute Trip while kingfish trolling. Go Fishing it’s the only way to catch some fish. Be Safe and bend a rod.

Capt Ron Neff 386-689-2037

March

Spring is almost here Woo Hoo.... Spring time fishing is in full swing right now. Bottom fishing remains strong with quite a few grouper and snapper coming to the docks. Also the big amberjacks are here. Scamp grouper are out in the deeper water in 200ft with some giant porgies big sharks and yes some cobia. The cobia are going to run shortly we have manta rays and turtles that are holding fish right now but not as thick here off Ponce as Port Canaveral. We have realy nice water temperature warm for this time of year actually. Dolphin have been showing up and are showing signs of a good run with quality fish coming to the dock. Wahoo have also been on the ledge. It's wide open so be ready to get on the bite either trolling or bottom fishing.

Ponce Offshore - Mid January

Well I have said it before and I will say it again. Wooo Hooo! The fishing has been on fire, wide open, and generaly very good. Lots of big fish are biting. The bottom fishing has been very good. Big grouper, snapper, amberjacks, and ABF's (assorted bottom fish) like triggerfish, snappers of all types, seabass and the list goes on. The troll has been producing king fish, wahoo, a few dolphin and some sailfish. This mild winter (dare I say it) has kept the fish close to shore and ready to eat. The biggest clue or hint I can give is live bait, strong tackle and hooks and maybe do some arm back and shoulder exercises. Because these fish are going to put a hurting on you. It's a great time to get out there.
Peace and go get a fish or two,
Captain Ron Neff

December 28, 2007 - January 1, 2008 GOOD WEEK!

WHOO HOO! Had a good week catching lots of fish. The impending colder weather caused a good chew on by the fish. We caught lots of keeper sized red snapper, big grouper and cobia, king fish and other assorted bottom fish, like triggerfish, seabass, redeyes or vermillion snapper. The bait was plentiful on the wrecks as were the barracudas. There were a few sharks caught, but believe it or not they were mostly the "good" shark category. Good sharks like the Blacktips, silky sharks, bullsharks, and a few caught from the undesirible category like the AtlanticSharpnose (aka puppy shark or dawg), these are fun to reel in. All in all it was a beautiful week good weather, warm water and there was plenty of good fish close to shore.

The cold weather and hard north wind is going to usher in cold water, strange current and bring in the sharks, seabass, and a slow bite over all.

When the weather clears we are probably going to have to search a bit for some cooperative fish. I think they will be in a little shock from the quick cool down. Best bet will be head to the ledge and find a warmer water temp. There is a good chance they will be bunched up on spots out in the deeper warmer water.

This is a very good time of year to go fishing offshore when the weather breaks. There are alot of fish to go after and you may even find a stray dolphin and sailfish.

December

So far so good for this month. Actually, pretty amazing fishing has been had out front. I have not seen or heard of the fishing that is going on right now since I was a kid. Unbelievable catches of Grouper and Snapper have been hitting the dock, and did I mention they are mostly "BIG" fish 20-50lbs and lots of them. The troll is also producing Wahoo, Dolphin, Sailfish and the King fishing is just plain stupid. If you have an idea of where they are and what they like to eat you can catch as many as you want. I like a 2 lb planer and a 3-/2 Drone spoon in a solid blue color with silver shiny tape on it, of course green is an old standby.

Don't pass up that inside stuff thinking you need to run out to the deep water, there are a lot of fish inside of 25 miles. Catch some of the plentiful baits that are offshore and go fishing, the fish are here and they are in eating mode so hang on. I have been spanked and taken to school by monster grouper more times in the last 2 weeks than I have in the last 5 years. Actually, it has been pretty incredible. GO FISHING!!!

Peace and I hope your 150lb leader will hold and your 2$ owner hook does not break in half, Remember turn the handle and lift his head up!
Capt. Ron Neff
Absolute Trip Sportfishing Charters
386-689-2037
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