Everything seems to be running on “Bahamian Time” here in south Abaco—the weather is still a bit windy, the dolphin are still plentiful, and the fishing has been interesting, to say the least. July is going to bring a strong run of yellowfin. The local guys are gearing up for chunking between Cherokee Point and Hole-in-the-Wall. Get out your cedar plug for trolling action, which is a never fail, and 80 pound flurocarbon with circle hooks for the chunking. Don’t make the mistake of over chumming the water, four or five pieces every few minutes will work just fine.
Be on the look-out for the “tuna birds”; huge flocks are on the surface and feeding along the bar.
Have a good supply of vertical jigs on hand for deep dropping in 100 to 150 feet. I recommend glow in the dark squid jigs that will be very effective on mutton snapper and grouper this month. You will want to be armed with 30 to 50 pound braid and strong jig rod to pull up your dinner!
Still waiting on someone to have a beer with me at Blackfly Lodge! See you soon in South Abaco!