[dropcap]Y[/dropcap]ou have to be on the water early to beat the heat of July and the afternoon thunderstorms. Tarpon are in the green water just off the beaches of the Treasure Coast. Run the beach at safe light and look for rolling fish, try to anticipate the swim pattern and intercept them with a well-placed live mullet or big greenie. Use an 8/0 circle hook with about 6 feet of 60-pound fluorocarbon leader and you are ready for the battle. Big jacks up to 30-pounds are blowing up bait off the beach, inlet and cannot resist a big fast top water plug. These guys will definitely test your tackle and scream your drag. With the clear water conditions, you can sight cast for snook on the beach with the D.O.A. Holographic Shrimp. A lot of small males are mixed in with the bigger female snook cruising the trough line. A quick release is important with the big females so she can get back to her summer spawn. In the inlet and around the docks there will be mangrove and lane snapper. A jig and shrimp combo should get you some nice ones. With the water temps climbing, the Indian River flats will heat up quick so once again it’s best to get up early and be on the water before the sun comes up. With the lighter braided line you can launch a Skitterwalk, Zara Spook or D.O.A. Bait Buster a country mile and cover a lot of water. It is quite impressive to see a big trout or red eat a topwater lure at first light. When you’re having a favorite afternoon beverage, I guarantee you that you’re replaying that special moment when that big girl slammed the plug. Keep the waterways clean and wear your sunscreen.