[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he water starts to cool down in September and the fishing becomes more active. It’s wise to run a deep planer in order to pick up some of the bigger dolphin, because this is where you will find them. Tuna will be spotty, but each catch will be beefier, so hold on tight.
Deep drop has been the best so far and picking up yellow-eye snappers in 650 to 750 feet of water can fill your cooler very quickly, Don’t forget to try for queen snapper in about 1400 feet of water. These fish are very concentrated and easy to find IF you have a good depth sounder.
Yellowtail, grouper and bottom fishing have remained strong in August and if it’s a repeat of last year, September will be even better. Your best bet for bottom fishing has been south as far as Sandy Cay and as close as Cat Cay.
Northeast would be the Gingerbread Grounds. If you care to anchor up and do and all nighter, you’ll be surprised with your haul. The sunrise and sunsets are breathtaking.
Up by North Issac’s, if it mirrors last year’s action, we expect tuna to cool, but again bigger dolphin to show in that area. Best bet would be to troll in the drop off from the bank in about 450 feet of water and work it all the way to North Issacs.
Don’t forget Bimini Big Game Club is gearing up for its fifth, yes number FIVE, Bimini Big Game Wahoo Smackdown, November 13-15, 2014. Space will be limited; as of August 11, over 12 boats have already signed up.
So remember, just 48 miles away, we have the best sunsets and we’re so close on a clear night you can see the glow of Miami.
Until next tide, chase your dreams!