Fort Myers & Sanibel/Lee County Traveler's Guide 2008 - (Page 53) Redfish Sciaenops ocellatus Juveniles found inshore. Migrate to offshore areas at 4 years. In season all year, with a peak in early fall. Red Grouper Epinephelus morio Bottom dweller. Found offshore in their older and younger years. Grouper 1-6 years found in nearshore reefs. In season during fall and spring. Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalus Inshore species found around oyster bars, seawalls and in tidal creeks. In season during winter and spring. Snook Centropomus undecimalis Found inshore in coastal and brackish waters, along mangrove shorelines, seawalls and bridges. Also found in reefs and pilings near shore. In season all year, with a peak during summer. Tarpon Megalops atlanticus Found inshore in fresh water. In season during summer and spring. Tripletail Lobotes surinamensis Sluggish offshore fish often found on its side near the surface, in the company of floating objects. Occasionally drifts in or over reefs. In season during spring and fall. round ‘em up ost people don’t equate the word “rodeo” with fishing, but the two converge on Sanibel Island every November for the annual Esperanza Woodring Memorial Cast Net Rodeo. Named after a legendary local fisherwoman and guide, this charity event includes competitions for kids and adults, along with demos by area casting and fishing pros. Participants try their hand at casting a net (fast becoming a lost art) at fixed and moving targets – a thrill to accomplish and to watch. Kids can take lessons beforehand at The Bait Box, founded by Esperanza’s son, Ralph Woodring; every child who enters receives a prize. M W W W. F O R T M Y E R S - S A N I B E L . C O M | PAGE 53 http://www.fortmyers-sanibel.com
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