Many think that when the season slows down, the fishing does as well… but I beg to differ!! Offshore reports have been flowing in the past week with mentions of American red snapper from 100′-210′ of water. Big gag grouper around the same depths but are out of season. Yellowtail snapper have been very plentiful around the 20 mi mark with some quality mangrove snappers mixed in. Blackfin tuna are being reported consistently from about 15 mi and out. We have had a couple kingfish reported and a summertime tripletail! Tripletail can be very sparce this time of year but NOT impossible! Keep your eyes on any floating debri as they may be holding fish. There are still plenty of tarpon off the beach and mainly concentrated around the passes with some fun juvenile action around the bridges in the evenings. Pinfish have been the bait of choice this week. Snook are being caught with live baits and NLBN 3″ paddletails off of the beaches and around Big pass area. Bait has been very thick off of the beach which really helps to bring them in. Inshore redfish have been very consistent the past few weeks on the flats in the south bay, near Vamo area. There have been a few nice snook mentioned in that zone as well.
Tight Lines!!!!