8/20/2008
Hello everyone. I hope you are having a good summer. It's been a while between reports, I know. There hasn't been a whole lot of changes over the last month. The rain has chased a lot of us off the water early or not even given us a chance to get the boat in. The clearer days have been successful though. The temps are very consistent and the moon phases have definitely played a major role in our success. Tropical Storm Fay has put a damper on this weeks trips, but will hopefully make up her mind and move on out. Here is a summary of what's going on out here.
This late in the summer is usually when the Tarpon begin move offshore to spawn, then make their way back to the South. So, we focus on Redfish and Snook with a few Trout mixed in. Frankly, the Redfishing has been the best of the three, especially around the full and new. Leading up the moon, we see the schools gathering on the flats and moving into the mangroves on the high tides. Pinfish has been my bait of choice, freelined as far into the trees as you can skip them. Cut bait works well also when the bait slows a bit. The bloody scent will sometimes draw them back to your area for a few more hook ups. The bite slows down after the moon phase passes, but there are opportunities if you move around some.
Snook are moving around a lot and aren't as reliable as they were earlier in the season. The west winds has prevented us from the beach fishing that can be so productive this time of year, so until they begin their trek to the back country we will need some cooperation from mother nature. There are some Snook already inshore around the spoil islands and the usual cuts off of the flats. Live sardines are getting hit when the tides are moving well.
Trout are still on the grass flats with moving water in the 3 - 6 foot range. They are on the small side but with some persistence, you can find a few sandy holes holding some larger ones.
I am getting a lot of calls for September. This is a transitional month that will see the Redfish populations growing as they prepare for their spawn through the fall. The Snook will begin to eat better after the normal break they take following their own spawn season.
Don't hesitate to call for a booking. You can't catch a fish from the couch.
727-365-7560.
Capt. Brian
Capt. Brian Caudill
727-365-7560
braincandle2@yahoo.com
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