Summer days are starting to feel a little cooler lately, and when that happens. Our schools of redfish are not to far behind. We’ve been seeing numerous schools on just about every shallow grass flat in our bay.
It’s exciting for us in that the redfish often times are spotted by them waiving their big bronze tail out of the water. They are spooky, but sneaky casts at them are not often over looked!
Tailing redfish on the flat
-Capt. Matt Johnson
It is HOT! Not only the weather but fishing is hot despite the warm temperatures. We are lucky to live on the coast near the beaches of Sanibel and Fort Myers. The sea breezes give a little relief to our coastal areas while inland towns are sweltering.
It’s always nice to go swimming in the Gulf after a few hours of fishing and maybe even stop for a cocktail at Cabbage Key or Tarpon Lodge. We now even offer lunch trips to Useppa, a private club and island only reachable by boat. Take a dip in the pool grab a cocktail and get cooled down for an afternoon of fishing for redfish and snook!
Emerald clear water off Captiva Island!
We are thrilled to be able to offer our guests the special privileges of the Useppa Club as well as our family favorite, Cabbage Key. With early Fall coming it’s the perfect time to book a charter just as the weather cools down and the tourists aren’t around. Fall is beautiful here. Crisp air and clear water are two things that come to mind when I think of Fall fishing… hope you can join us!
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We look forward to having you aboard!
Angela
Charter Coordinator for Endless Summer Charters
As we move into the “dog days of Summer” and water temperatures start to rise, fishing for redfish in Pine Island sound is just what the doctor ordered, and the key to a successful day is tidal movement. As we get into the end of August the temperatures in the sound are nearing the 90s, find areas where the water moves faster look for small cuts between grass flats and oyster bars. Slow your baits down and make it a little easier target for the fish to catch. A trick I learned years ago is to trim the fins off of pin fish and float him under popping cork. This does two things slows the bait down and release and scent for the redfish to find. Fish the sand hole or “potholes” on the flats as well as oyster bars and I’m sure this technique will help you catch more reds. This technique will also get you hook ups with trout and small sharks that are cruising the flats looking for a easy meal.
Tight lines!
Capt Bill Hammond
Endless Summer Charters
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