Rainy and windy conditions lately have meant staying close to home port where the protection of small islands has been used to our advantage. The extreme high tides have also been in our favor as the redfish tend to relax with a little more water over their head.

Look for mangroves with scattered oyster bars and slightly deeper potholes around its perimeter to hold redfish. The presence of mullet is a good indicator that redfish could be in the area so begin by setting up and working where you see fish jumping.

An occasional snook can also be found in the same location as well as trout. Added bonuses in the shallows are bonnet head sharks that cruise the edges all summer long.

Capt. Brent Gaskill
Summer Vacation Fishing Charters
727-343-1765
E-mail captbrent@summervacationcharters.com
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