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    July 12, 2022 at 2:42 pm

    

    Capt. Tony Bozzella PRO

    • Inshore Fishing Guide
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    If you night fish, this is the month to fish low light conditions. August doldrums can leave afternoons with a tuff bite. It’s important to get out before the afternoon heat and seabreeze pick up. Most fish lay up at this time.

    If the tide is low early, I like to get out on some backing or tailing redfish. Usually, mornings are calm and conditions can be good for this. It’s much easier to see a cruising fish when flats are very still. Often, you can get a few good presentations before the day breaks downs with boat traffic, wind, weather, etc.

    If the tides are high or on incoming water, it may be a better idea to fish lures over structure or popping corks along grass lines. These methods can produce a wide variety of fish. Of course, the summer months have more species.

    As the morning gets away, bull redfish will start lurking the channel edges of the St. Johns river. Heavier tackle is best to take these fish on, as opposed light tackle that will wear the fish down beyond recoverability. Venting is another way to help these Bulls return to the depths. Often a fish finder rig with a 30/40 lb Fluorocarbon bite tippet or leader paired with a J or circle hook in the 7/0 or 8/0 hook is sufficient. Weight will be determined by tidal movement and depth. I like to use the least amount or terminal tackle and weight I can.

    Take notice to when the fish feed, often they will continue on that cycle. Blue crab, ladyfish, mullet, pogies and shrimp are all great choices. I like to vary the baits on multiple rods and let the fish dictate what’s best that day.

    Another fish that will be around is Tarpon. A spinner rigged with a length of fluorocarbon and a live mullet can be a great choice. Also putting a bait in a chum slick has proven hook ups. Tarpon, are not picky eaters, baits mentioned earlier will all take their fair share. However, tarpon can be leader shy, so it’s best to rig your baits on a new piece of fluorocarbon leader, especially if you are swimming live baits on the surface.

    Until next month, enjoy your fishing. 👍🐟

    If you like catching fish and want to learn how to fish North Florida's backcountry and flats from the best, give Capt. Tony Bozzella a call today, you won’t regret it! Call to book a trip, or visit Inshore Fishing Guide on the web.

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