I'm 'Hooked on Fishing'!!!

7/30/2010

Hi friends. Summer is hot, but I like it that way. That's why we live here! On an exciting note, this Sunday Aug. 1st, I will be on an episode of 'Hooked on Fishing' hosted by Capt. Bill Miller. For those of you living locally, it airs on Brighthouse Networks channel 47 at 7:30pm Sunday night. If you have Brighthouse, check it out! We caught some great fish and had a great time out there! Here is what I've been up to...
Snook fishing is in full swing! We are using Pinfish and Grunts to hook the big ones and Sardines for most of the average sized Snook. Mostly around the passes and troughs adjacent to the beach. That's the usual game for me this time of year. They still aren't as plentiful as years past due to the cold snap we had, but there are pretty good numbers out there. I like the incoming tide best, but the outgoing seems to be when they want the larger baits.
Redfishing is spotty, but I have ran into a couple good schools recently. They don't want to settle down and keep us on the move. Once they reach the mangroves on the incoming tides they are more predictable. Capt. Bill Miller and I hooked a few on the show until they slipped away from us. The angle of the sun plays a big role in seeing the Red or Bronze color of their backs when they are in a school. Also, look for large flashes just under the surface. They like to roll on their sides when they are comfortable and that is a dead giveaway. Live Pinfish freelined or under a cork is my bait of choice. Although a handful of sardines chummed in their path can slow them down enough to get a few more hook ups.
Trout are still eating well on the grass flats around the passes. Larger sardines are getting the keeper Trout along with some Blacktip Sharks or Mackerel mixed in. I have also been getting some Trout in deeper water along some rockpiles. Flounder are also taking the baits when we put a small split shot on to get the baits down deeper in 15 to 20 feet.
I hope you all have enjoyed the report. Summer fishing has been a lot of fun this year. Remember Sunday night at 7:30 for Brighthouse viewers! I would like to get you out there for a great day on the water. Call 727-365-7560 or e-mail me at brian@captbrian.com to book an exciting trip. See ya...

Capt. Brian