[dropcap]D[/dropcap]oes everyone like the weather? Plenty of wind, rain, and don’t forget the muddy water that makes June and July and like one we haven’t seen in many years. At one point, I would have taken a bet that water temps could have never been in the lowermid 80’s after the 22nd of July. Put this all together and it put us in the toughest August fishing I can remember. So, the best chance for clean water is south and east of Point Clear to the Fort Morgan peninsula. The water will start to push in the Bay from the south coming up the ship channel and spreading out as it moves north. Like the springtime, you won’t see this saltwater on top.
Fish deep. Live shrimp on a Carolina rig or slip cork. High Tide jig heads with High Tide Soft plastics are my choice for artificial baits. Fish slow, the water is not as salty as it should, but it is warm. Chartreuse/Red, White/Chartreuse, Clear/ Gold Glitter, and Natural Shrimp. Try a 3/8 oz jig in Red, Chartreuse, and White. I’d try a Mirrolure Glad Chad for a crank bait. Try Middle Bay Light and the typical April/May spots. Good luck, the heat will be on. After all, its August. I’ll see you next month and we can have a laugh about how we did.
Capt Dan Kolenich