9/4/12 September Islamorada Fishing in the backcountry

Islamorada fishing in September has started off great in the backcountry.  The water is still fairly cool from all the rain/wind of hurricane Isaac.  The water for the most parts in areas around flamingo is not too grassy and very fishable.  Capt. Vinnie Biondoletti a few days ago had a great day, fishing with Ron Taylor and family.  They caught 40 redfish up to 8 lbs, 6 snook, and a couple small tarpon.  He also fished yesterday with young Justin Block and father for some Islamorada flats fishing.  Justin caught his first bonefish in the morning.  They saw a fair number of others, as well as a few small tarpon and permit.  Capt. Bill Bassett this morning also reported good redfishing, catching 20 of them, as well as 2 snook and one small tarpon.  Capt. Rick Stanczyk reported good fishing around some islands fishing in the florida keys backcountry the last 2 days.  They caught plenty of mangrove snapper, abou t 15 snook each day, a small goliath grouper, and a few small redfish.  Most this fishing has been done with shrimp and on artificial GULP shrimps.  Fishing in Flamingo should stay decent especially if the water temps stay a little cooler, early morning will likely be your best bet to ensure that!