Summer
fishing is just around the corner!!!!
Humidity is slowly rising, showers are becoming a daily
occurrence, and the heat is on the rise. These are signs that
summer is upon us. With summer brings Tarpon invading the beaches
and passes, Snook starting their summer spawn, Mackerel chasing
bait around the markers, and permit invading the wrecks off shore.
With so many fish to target, where do we start!
Snook- Are targeted year round but if you want to get that
trophy fish this is the time of year to do it. Look for the big
female to be in the passes, beaches, and spoil islands. The key in
the summer is to fish the strong tides. Good tidal flow will flush
big schools of bait through the passes and beach troughs where the
big girls stage up this time of year. I like to use big Thread
fins, but greenbacks will work as well.
Tarpon- This is the best time of year for Tarpon. Just like
Snook picking your best tide days will increase your chances for a
trophy. Fishing the weeks of the new and full moons will be your
best tide flow on the month. I like the outgoing tide best. Pass
crabs are my favorite and are easily found flowing out or in with
the tide. Big pinfish or Thread fins are great bait as well.
Best of the rest- Look for Permit to start showing on the
wrecks and reefs just offshore. Mackerel are holding on the deeper
flats and markers throughout the bay. Just look for showering bait
pods. Cobia will also be circling the markers and buoys through
the rest of the summer.
Captain Jason
Prieto is a native resident of Tampa and has fished Tampa Bay and
its surrounding waters for the past 20 years. He is owner and
operator of Steady Action Fishing Charters which is based out of
lower Tampa Bay. To book a charter, you can reach him at
813-727-9890 or www.steadyactionfishingcharters.com.
If you would like to catch him on the radio tune into Outdoor
Fishing Adventures Saturday mornings from 8AM to 10AM on 1040
sports talk radio. Tight lines!!!!
