Here in Mosquito Lagoon and New Smyrna Beach, it is prime Tarpon and snook fishing. Tarpon: Covering the flats and backcountry, first thing in the morning or at last light we are Getting plenty of shots at rolling tarpon with light tackle and fly. Most of the tarpon we target in the backcountry are in the 20-30lb range, although we occasionally see fish over 60lbs. Throwing flies, soft plastic jerkbaits, or drifting live shrimp and baitfish under floats right into a group of rolling tarpon gets the adrenaline pumping all on its own. Listening to the "bloop" of a tarpon gulping air in the dead quiet of the morning is an unforgettable experience. Once hooked, it can take some skill to land these fish as they act as though they have been struck with a live wire, exploding from the water in a series of cartwheeling, acrobatic jumps, broken up by powerful runs. Around the main channels of New Smyrna's inner coastal waterways, and along the beach, we find larger tarpon often over 80lbs. With heavier tackle, be it an 11 wt. flyrod or 30lb.-test spin setups, we will target tarpon first thing in the morning or after sunset, even well into the night when the bite won't quit. the 3 and 5hr night trips are perfect to have some good chances at not just tarpon, but also XL snook and bull redfish. During the trips starting in the morning, we have the option to run out to the beach and chase big migratory tarpon early in the morning and transition to targeting nearshore kingfish and bonito as the day progresses. Snook: The snook have been very active with the tropical temperatures the water has achieved. From targeting them laid up on the flats with artificials and flies to drifting live baits to them around structures, oyster bars, and holes. While sight-fishing snook on the flats you'll also get shots at the redfish and large trout the Lagoon is famous for. Half-day bookings launching in the evenings can begin late enough to split the time between fishing the flats and backcountry and fish the docklights and other structures for incredible visual fishing as well as some opportunities at truly monster snook.