Weather Wise. With Florida's beautiful summer weather comes hours and hours of sunshine and the ever present pop up thunder storms. Bring lots of drinking water, Capt. Steven always freezes a few bottles that help keep the ice chest cold plus makes for an ice cold drink mid day. Wide brim hat, polarized sunglasses and sun screen applied often and don't forget the lip protection this will ensure a fun day on the water. Remember to keep you hands out of the bait well, use a dip net as the sunscreen on your hands will wash off into the bait possible killing the bait as they are feeling the impact of the heat also. Couple of other items Capt. Steven uses Cool Max Buffs which offers great protection for your head, face and neck, I also keep Kafka's Kool Tie's on board, it's a handy scarf you simply toss in the cooler, wrap around your neck and enjoy the coolness. Buffs are readily available and Betts fishing center in Largo and through www.fishingtheflats.com Keep an eye toward the sky is critical to ensure everyone's safety. Thunderstorms can create large waves and powerful winds and lightning. The sure way to be safe with lightning is to seek shelter early; storms in the Tampa area form rapidly. Take these few precautions and you are sure to enjoy your day on the water.