August has pretty much started off
similar to July, with lots of redfish, and plenty of spanish mackerel around.
Mixed in are ladyfish and some bluefish. The trout bite has been so-so the past
few weeks, here’s a tip, slow your baits down similar to what you would do if
it was winter time. If you are serious about catching trout, try the lights at
night or the last two hours of daylight. I’ve found the bite to be the best
then for these yellow-mouth critters. I’ve been tossing a variety of baits on
the reds from live to artificial depending
upon where I’m fishing. August is
still a hot month as is September and it’s not until October when the fish
start to make their migration up river and out of our area depending on the
species.
Over the next few
weeks, I’ll be working the same areas for reds, and targeting Spanish some with
some speck fishing mixed in. The speck fishing like I said is ok, but it won’t
really get good until October when the water starts to cool off.
Don’t forget, if you’re
heading down this way for November and December, the annual fall/winter red
fishing will be in full swing. And let me tell you, if you want to hook up with
a trophy redfish, then this is the time to visit Pensacola.
Till the next adventure, tight lines.
John
www.captainjohnrivers.com
850-341-9816
