[dropcap]S[/dropcap]callop season is now in full swing. The anticipated season arrived with boat after boat capturing their limit. On recent trips, we managed to scrap up a limit without breaking a sweat. We have spotted a few jellyfish in the water but not enough to worry about. If you are one of the few unlucky people that bumps into one of these jellies the best thing to do to reduce the sting and itch is to apply some plain white vinegar to the area of the sting. Within seconds the mild irritation will be forgotten.
I look for the season to stay strong through August. If you haven’t tried your luck at scalloping, you should. It truly is a trip that you will remember for the rest of your days, no matter your age!
The redfish bite has improved in the last few weeks. On one of our recent charters, we left the dock at 6:30 in the morning. The first two stops were dry; not a redfish in sight. The third spot we hit, as soon as the bait hit the water, the rod bent and the fight was on. We ended up landing a 29-inch red which proved to be the biggest fish of the day. The next spot we stopped at, we caught our limit and we’re able to release many more unharmed. On the way back to the dock, we saw a big school of reds dropping onto a shallow flat and feeding under a school of mullet. Look for the bite to stay strong throughout August.
Robb Young, at Young Boats in Inglis, FL, recently completed my new GulfShore 20. We powered it with a 175hp Mercury OptiMax which gives us superior hole shots and the best thing is, we still run in less than 6inches of water on full plane. On top of that, it’s really a smooth, dry ride in choppy water and I have enough room to fish 4 anglers comfortably on an 8 hour trip. I love these boats! Come and experience the thrill of fishing and scalloping on the Nature Coast of Florida!
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