Fishing Report May 2012 By Captain Hector Mesa The month of April had crazy weather conditions and sloppy seas, just perfect for Sail fishing. Spanish and Cero Mackerels are still offering great action around the markers. Using  smaller live pilchards are the baits of choice. I like to use a 2/0 long shank hook, tied to a 15 foot fluorocarbon leader. Be sure to have a good supply of hooks; with their razor sharp teeth, there will be a lot of cut offs. The bonitos right now are everywhere and they offer a lot of fun. As the winds die down and conditions get better, the month of May starts to promote calmer seas. This encourages anglers to anchor up over productive wrecks and reefs to target snappers, groupers, or the various jack family. Also, get ready....dolphin, dolphin, dolphin!!! This is the time we'll start seeing them in great numbers. Even though there have been reports of them out there; the peanuts and schoolies will be everywhere, almost to the point where they become a nuisance. But, they sure are a lot fun to catch and release.  The best news for this month is that as of May 1st, grouper season is no longer closed and we are able to bring some home for dinner. As warmer days begin to heat up our waters, we will start seeing a great number of yellowtail snappers. I like to use silversides or glass minnows on a 1/8 to 1/4 ounce jig head with a constant flow of chum to get them to come up close to the boat. Get “Simply Hooked” on a great day of fishing, make it fun and let’s take kids fishing.  Let’s pass it on!Mention this ad and get 10% discount on a full day charter. Capt. Hector Mesawww.simplyhookedcharters.com More Fishing Reports http://miamilifemagazine.com/fishing_report_april_2012.html http://miamilifemagazine.com/fishing_report_mar_2010.html http://miamilifemagazine.com/fishing_report_jan_2012.html http://miamilifemagazine.com/fishing_report_dec_2011.html http://miamilifemagazine.com/fishing_report_oct_2011.html http://miamilifemagazine.com/fishing_report_sept_2011.html http://miamilifemagazine.com/fishing_report_august_2011.html#sf http://miamilifemagazine.com/fishing_report_july_2011.html