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    June 12, 2022 at 12:10 am

    

    Capt. Tony Bozzella PRO

    • Inshore Fishing Guide
    • (904) 651-0182

    

    In the heat of July, I head out early! Most of my summer reports are somewhat the same. I look at what tide I’ll be fishing. If the tides are low in the morning time frame, I’ll pursue Redfish in the backcountry. Still and quiet, great time to pole up on a backing redfish. You wony see the winter schools, but, there will be afew singles and doubles to get some shots at. If the tide is high, I will fish over structure, throughing lures, popping corks/ bait, etc.

    I try and use the most productive hours of morning in conjunction with the tide that’s good for the species I’m after. I find after the water gets unsettled from wind & sea breezes mixed with bait stirring up mud, puts the water not it’s best, and the bite fades. Usually this takes place 1030 on. However, the sun is up and bait pods on the beach can be a ticket, if you are planning a full day. Diving lures, Bucktail jigs, and live bait can all be ways of getting a bite. If the wind is low, I try and fish the edges of the pods so you don’t break them up and alarm everything. Of corse, their will be plenty of sharks bait fishing. I use a piece of wire if you are trying to catch them. I prefer to use Flurocarbon with a 6 inch bite tippit, because there are also Tarpon, bull redfish and other fish that have a ruff mouth. Also, these fish can become leader shy with wire. If the beach fishing is not for you. It would be best to fish deep in the afternoon heat.

    Many anglers fish for bull redfish along the edges of the channel in the St. John’s River. Depths vary from 20-40 ft. I like a fish finder rig (bottom rig) with cut ladyfish, blue crab, or mullet. All are excellent baits, I often put out different baits and see what’s working best, and change out the other rods. I use 20 lb tackle for Bulls. I like to enjoy the fight, however, I DO NOT use to light of tackle, the fish will fight so hard, he can’t recover and many times results in death. Please show the bulls respect as they are our future redfish! In saying all this, evenings can be just as good. Afew of the seasoned anglers like to fish for Speckled sea trout at night. I like to take a 1/16-1/8 oz TBS Jig with a shrimp and cast to the edge of the light, and just stay “In tune” with the bait until you feel the take, set the hook. Also, a soft plastic bait will work well. If the fish stop biting, change your color. Remember, early bird gets the worm next couple of months, look at Woods Arnold with his trophy trout!

    Congrats Woods!

    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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