GRAND BAHAMA
Capt. Dave Dawson reports that blackn tuna are in Grand Bahama in numbers and that many boatshavebeen enjoying day-long action trolling for these rugged fighters.
“Small black feathers have been very successful on temperature breaks. Dolphin have been gracing the fish boxes of most boats and the sizes are much larger than off the Florida coast. Deep dropping has been the standard bearer this month. The Jack Darkalo party had some enviable catches of yelloweye and grouper during their stay on island”.
Capt. Whitney Rolle, from Firefly Bonefishing, East End Grand Bahama, shares August fishing is different because water on the flats is very warm. As a result, bonefish move into deeper water or where water is moving fast. He recommends fishing for bones in the morning and fishing for permit in the afternoon.
Capt. Rolle declares “We have some of the largest permit here in East Grand Bahama and this maybe your time to catch your prize fish.”
BIMINI
Capt. Chase Camacho, Chase N Dreams Yacht Charters fishing out of Bimini Big Game Club, reports blue marlin are still some of the best bets off of North Bimini in 900 to 1700 feet of water. Mahi has come on strong south of Bimini and can be found in about 700 feet of water. North Issac’s has had the lock on tuna and continues to be red hot by the wrinkle, just northwest of Issac’s. Live bait seems to have the upper hand when landing the bigger fish. Yellowtail, mutton snapper, grouper always seem to be the right choice on the days where trolling is not.
NASSAU
“The tuna season is in full swing and the weather is cooperating making for a great days out on the water”, according to Capt. Teddy Pratt on the Reel Deal. He says the month of August should be even better this year as the bigger yellown tuna are a little late and the birds are still out there in good numbers, a sign the tuna are around. Capt. Pratt has seen some fish in the 70 pound plus range and breaking off some that are even bigger. He is still catching blackfin and skipjack tunas, and although they might be a little smaller, he promises they still can give you one heck of a fight.
EXUMA
Capt. Doug Rowe from Fish Rowe Charter’s advice is to look for the tuna birds and you should have a good chance at catching them. Thee early morning and sunset bite will be the most effective at finding a good sized tuna. By 10 a.m. he said to head on to something else and then return as the sun gets low in the sky for a good hour bite at sunset. He advises “When you find the birds, toss out the teasers and gun some big stuff close and the small plugs and swimmers on the longs and hope you get the whole fish to the boat. You won’t be the only one looking for a sushi dinner”.
Reports gathered from CAM Bahamas contributors and compiled by CAM Staff. For detailed reports, visit www.coastalanglermag.com/bahamas.