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The Naples and Marco island area just had hurricane Adalia pass right off our gulf beaches . With these approaching hurricanes, the pressure drops & the inshore fishing really heats up. Prior to the passing hurricane our Snook bite was red hot . I was targeting these fish along the beaches in less than a foot of water sight fishing them in the gin clear water. I was seeing groups of anywhere from a half a dozen to 30+ in a school and let me tell you they were hungry.
A well placed cast close to the school would ensure that you had multiple fish chasing your bait. My standard summertime rig is 3ft of 30lb (fluorocarbon) attached to one 1/0 J hook . This rig is nothing fancy but it’s easy set up is perfect for our shallow water conditions. There was also some bigger jacks schooling up in the 3 to 5 feet of water, just lollygagging on the surface. When I see this during the summertime, I like the trolling motor right up close to them and have everybody simultaneously cast directly into the school. It’s not uncommon to have four on at one time & that can get a little crazy but allot of fun to watch ;) The gulf got pretty stirred up with the hurricane, pushing sone big waves inshore , but should be back to the clearwater by next week and the fishing will follow suit . Looking forward to getting back to it this weekend !!!! See ya on the water!!!!! Capt. Tim Daugherty www.fishthesalt.com (239) 280-8138
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It’s been solid inshore action around the Naples and Marco Island areas. Catching Live bait on our beaches has been tuff to catch but if you have some wrecks (numbers )in the 2-3mile range u can still find some decent baits schools . I am throwing a 1/4in 12ft (fast sink net) & that seems to be the knock out punch.
Snook have been on the beaches and in the backcountry . The only down side with fishing the backcountry this time of year is is so darn hot but the snook don’t seem to mind ;) The bigger snook seem to be on the out side islands and beaches . Concentrate on points with current and chum to see whats staging up . If you see a bunch of blow up’s on the bait you threw in then “jackpot” you can enjoy some non stop action . If you don’t see any life/action then move on. The name of the game is stick and move till you find them . We are also still finding some keeper sea trout around . I am not doing anything special to catch them except pinching on a small split shot to get that bait down and in front of them . Redfish action has been really spotty but once I locate a few I can zero in and pick threw them . All week winds have been hard out of the east & the beaches are clam , so what a great time to take advantage of some great weather ! See y’all on the water ! Capt. Tim Daugherty www.fishthesalt.com (239) 280-8138 It’s been one of the hotter summers I can remember but thankfully the fishing has remained just as hot . This past week around the Naples and Marco island area the inshore bite has been picking up . We have been fishing around a strong falling tide and the snook have been staging up on the outside points feeding on all the small bait fish getting pushed out . If you’re lucky enough to find one of these points , either anchor or trolling motor and position your boat just off the the school and be ready for non stop action.
If your into some summer time permit action head of shore to your local wrecks( ones that have good relief off the bottom ) and soak some small crabs. I like a 2/0 or 3/0 circle hook with a 30lb fluorocarbon leader free lined or with a small split shot just above the hook . Due to the hot gulf temps our Live bait has been really tuff to catch as they have moved way offshore in search of cooler temps . There are plenty of smaller baitfish around but Lately even those can be tuff to catch . If you can put it all together you can have a banner day on the water . Hope to see y’all on the water ! Capt. Tim Daugherty www.fishthesalt.com (239) 280-8138 Our SW Florida temps have been blazing hot and so has the fishing ! It’s been kind of a free-for-all this summer in the Naples and Marco island areas with Snook , mangrove snapper and tarpon being our main targets . During the summer months, we get a lot of rain mixed with these hot gulf temps , forces our bigger bait fish further offshore. Now we’re seeing loads of smaller baitfish around with that said , I put down my heavy net ( 3/8in) and have been throwing my 1/4in mesh cast net. This is a great time of year chum heavy , to really get these fish in a feeding frenzy.
Snook have been just about everywhere from the beaches to the backcountry but my customers have really been enjoying site fishing them on our beaches. At times I can see schools of 30 or more in pods and really all you have to do is get your bait in front of the school and it’s game on! The mangrove snapper bite has been my go to with clients that want to take fish for the grill . They are one of my favorite fish to eat in the gulf and I’m thankful there so plentiful during the summer months. I am still seeing some juvenile tarpon in the back country and having success with livebait and soft plastics jerk baits(white color ). Look for this weeks full moon to really get these tides moving. Your windows will be short, but if you’re in the right place at the right time, you will notice these fish very active then it will taper off with the heavy moving water. I know I say it all the time but make sure you get up early and get it while they getting is good.!!!!! See you on the water ! |
CAPT. TIM
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