By Capt. Patrick Smith Contributing Writer
Welcome to prime light tackle fishing season! The diversity of species available on any given day can be pretty ridiculous. The main species I see daily are mackerel, bluefish, jacks, pompano, permit, black drum, croakers and many more. My main set up is a Crowder 7’6” 6-12lb rod matched with a 2500 sized reel. Productive lures are spoons, Goofy Jigs, Bucktails, and Gotcha style jigs. Although I fish from one, no boat is needed; walking the beach at dusk and dawn will produce more action than you can handle.
It’s never a bad idea to carry a heavy spinner and send a ladyfish or mackerel back out for spinner sharks that are cruising the surf.
In freshwater all the normal characters will be eating well but most days a little deeper than you might normally fish for them.
Get out there, have fun, and be safe!
Capt. Patrick Smith
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