Pure Heat (July 2007)
With our recent hot temperatures and water temps hovering at 90* in the Gulf, and mid 90's in the backwaters, you'd think fishing would be slow. But on the contrary, fishing is just as hot as the weather.
Tarpon have been my mainstay. Whether it's in the Gulf or the backwater and passes, these giant Silver Kings have been feeding well on crabs and big pilchards. We have had several takers, catching a decent number of these Chrome Battlers, ranging from 40 to 150 lbs. This trend will continue through July, so if you want to test your endurance, now is the time.
Snook fishing has been some of the best I've seen in years. Snook have been everywhere, but most are close to the passes due to the slightly cooler water. These Bad Boys have been feeding on pilchards at the end and the beginning of the tides. Most fish are averaging 8 to 16 lbs.
Redfishing has been awesome with 25-31 inches being the norm. The beginning of the outgoing tide has produced the most results. These Reds have been hanging on oyster bars and drop offs with good water flow. Dead bait has been the ticket, due to the hot water.
So forget about the heat, and let's get out and do some serious summer fishing
