Fishing report week of July 26th, 2018


Fishing report week of July 26th, 2018



It seems to be raining every day, but the fishing has been great.  You can move away from the thunderstorms.  You can find the Reds & Snooks inshore but the best time to catch them is early in the morning or late in the afternoon with an outgoing tide. Bait of choice has been Greenbacks and there is plenty around first thing in the morning.  After that, the sun forces them to hide in the grass beds.  You will need to use chum to try to get them out of the grass. There are plenty of Snook and Reds in the deeper pockets just look for the darker spots when you are in only a few feet of water.  That is where they will hang out.  Free line a Greenback and give it time.  Do not rush to reel it in.  Offshore the Grouper bite has been great!  You can catch great shallow rock grouper in state waters.  Here are some tips to catching them 1. Use a weight to bring bait to the bottom.  Do not let the current bring your bait to the surface. 2. Setup your bait to look and swim as naturally as possible. 3. Always have your rod in your hand and keep your finger touching the line.  With the heavier the rod it will be harder to feel the fish. 4. Use the correct equipment for Grouper fishing. 5. Once you feel the Gag, set the hook and start reeling fast.  This is important.  They will swim to safety and  you will get snagged and the bite will be over.   6. Position your boat a few feet from a wreck, a reef, etc.  Make sure the current is heading towards your target. 7.  Last cutup a few bait and chum up the water to get them into eating mood.
On a side note Fishing Florida Flats is now open and we have some of the best captains on board and ready to show you all the tips and tricks on becoming a better angler.  Give us a call at (813) 433-0220 or visit us at www.fishingfloridaflats.com.  A day on the water with any of these captains will save you time, money and frustration on the water.

Stay safe out there
Captain Jimmy Bitzas
Jimmy’s Fishing Charters

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