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East Central
 July 4th, 2007
Inshore:
It's great to be back on the water again. July has already arrived
here on the Treasure Coast, bringing much needed afternoon showers to
the area. Be careful out there on the water, as thunderstorms have been
the norm most afternoons lately. Be aware of your surroundings and be
prepared to head for cover if one should pop up in your area. Mornings
will bring light winds and great opportunities for top water fishing
around the river.
July is a great month to look for redfish schools....
I had a chance to get out a couple days this week to reminisce
memories of fishing with my dad. I will miss sending him my report each
week. Redfishing in July can provide some exciting moments on the
river! I drifted around the flats and found several schools of redfish
still roaming the river. I picked up a couple nice slot sized reds on
soft baits. I fished the flats north of Fort Pierce up to Round Island
on these trips. My largest was 28" this week.
Trout, like this 30" gator, are cruising the flats this month...
There are large trout and snook in the shallow flats most mornings
and on those overcast days. The largest trout this week was a fat 30"
one that was hiding in about a foot of water. All the trout were caught
on soft baits fished slowly along the bottom. Pinfish or pigfish will
be the bait of choice for most trout this time of year. Get some
popping corks and give it a try soon. Snook will hit live bait or soft
baits. I did lose one large one this week in the shallows. The snook
were cruising in two to three feet of water and chasing bait. Fish
around any bait pods you come across as the predators will usually be
near.
Another redfish released for another day....
Ladyfish and jacks are still hanging around the river. I have heard
of some snapper being caught along the channel edges and around the
bridges. The surf has been holding whiting and a few pompano. Jacks and
tarpon are being caught around the inlet jetties in the early mornings.
A lot of large Goliath grouper are holding around the rocks at the
jetties. It's a great time of year to go fishing!
Tip of the Week:
With summer upon us, I hope many anglers are sharing a fishing
experience with their children or parents. It is a great way to spend
time together and learn that there is more to fishing than just holding
a rod and reel. Fishing is always more exciting and fun when shared
with someone else. It makes for memories and tales that will keep those
experiences alive forever!
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt. Charlie Conner
Fish Tales Charters
3801 SW McCrory St.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Phone: 772-344-3187
Alt: 772-284-3852
Email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
Website: http://www.fishtalescharter.com/
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