Jack Frye (850-247=8134) reports big Trout and slot Reds in the Cut while Tripletail can be found around most everything that is floating including the Lily pads that have come down the river. "The tides at The Cut this weekend feature high tides of 1.9 feet around 9 Am followed by 0.1 low tides in the 6 o'clock hour and yes, it's not a misprint there is only one high and low tide both days. Captain Clint will tell you that 10 to 15 from the East really means seas running 2 to 4 feet so bare that in mind when you make your plans and be really careful of sudden nasty squalls blowing up from thin air. You can expect winds blowing 10 to 15 mph from the East or Southeast with seas forecast to be 2 to 3 feet both days and a good chance of rain. Just FISH!!" ST GEORGE ISLANDĬaptain Russ Knapp (85) reports, “After two pretty nice weekends you know it couldn't last forever with the forecast for this weekend in the not-so-great category. Also, when motoring the waters of the Big Bend, wear those auto-inflatable PFDs. Pay close attention to the boats flying dive flags as swimmers will be in the water. Remember, the scallopers are still out there east of the Lighthouse. "When on the Big Pond over these next three days, boat safely. For now, live baiting over deep water live bottom is producing well. "If chasing the gags, it's going to be a run to Federal waters till gag season reopens September 1st in the Four County Big Bend Zone. As that sun gets on up in the morning sky about the time the high tide turns this weekend, shift gears, try working a near surface MirroDine 17MR or Catch 2000 in a glass minnow color scheme. Those bone and/or bone/silver topwater plugs like the One Knockers, Skitterwalks, Super Spooks and Moonwalkers all have been getting slammed when worked in and around the active baitfish pods. "If planning on targeting the trout and/or reds these next three days, the early morning rising tides into midmorning along the coastline should provide ample opportunities for some fun topwater plugging. Get out there as close to safelight as possible. Over these next three days, morning major solunar feed periods will closely track the last three hours of the rising tide into midmorning. From dapper mullet, to glass minnows, to LYs, every baitfish pod has been the dining fare for one or more hungry game species roaming the Big Bend waters. With bathtub water temps tickling 90°, the trout and reds have been feasting on the baitfish pods during the early morning hours at safelight before the skinny water gets hotter. "Inside, in the skinny water, summertime fishing conditions have pretty much settled in over the waters of the Big Bend. Many thanks offered up here to FWC and the Governor for providing Florida Gulf Coast anglers the longest continuous season in decades. Otto Hough (Facebook says, ” Well, fifty-seven days of red snapper season came to a productive end at the stroke of midnight this past Sunday for almost every angler targeting the species. Follow all rules and regulations and enjoy your time on the water! APALACHEE BAY They come both solid core or inflatable styles, giving you greater flexibility when transporting from A to B.Īt the end of the day, no matter how you like to get on the water remember safety. You can stand, float, fish, sit, paddle and take them almost anywhere there’s water. Not only will it get you on the water, many use them for exercise. If you drive a small SUV, you’re limited to roof top carrier for a kayak or pulling a small trailer with something less than 1000lbs.Ī new craze that’s hit the scene over the past 10 years is paddle boards. From a 30’ Triple axel trailer to a 15’ skiff, you’ll have no problem towing to any boat ramp. If it happens to be a diesel, your purchase arena is huge. If you own a ¾ ton pickup you have great flexibility in what you can buy. Vehicle size and power will play a significant role in you final purchase.
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