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Edgewater & Backcountry Fishing Report: August 2014
Mangrove Snapper are good to target during August in the Edgewater Backcountry, they have been growing all year and many are getting to keeper size of 10” by late summer and into the fall. They are structure oriented fish, hanging around docks, jetties, any underwater rocks, and drop offs in the backwaters.
Ponce Inlet & Offshore Dive Report & Forecast: August 2014
This year seems to be setting a new standard for diving out Ponce Inlet 80 degree water and 30+ feet of vision. Ponce divers have been known for diving in conditions that only the hard core guys would put up with. However this season looked more like south Florida conditions. That early season hurricane that formed straight out seemed to buy us a few more weeks of great water.
Central St. Johns River Fishing Report: August 2014
August is no doubt one of the hottest months of the year! That being said, it is important to start out early. The first 3 to 4 hours after sun up are going to be the most productive time during the day. Once it starts getting hot bass will retreat to deeper cooler water and the St. Johns River is a great place to find largemouth bass.
NSB/Daytona Beach Surf Fishing Report: August 2014
We’ll the humidity is back along with the afternoon storms which can only mean one thing here at the beach. Summer is back, and it’s seems as hot as ever already. With the change of seasons so does the change in fishing here. Usually this type of year when it comes to ocean fishing it’s typically pretty simple to predict with just Whiting, catfish, and shark being caught.
St. Johns River Fishing Report: August 2014
The heat is turned up - fishing is red hot here in Central Florida. Bass, panfish, and catfish are going to bite if you fish where they live and fish when they feed. Summer patterns change and the fish eat early in the morning, late evening, and at night.
Ponce Inlet Offshore Fishing Report & Forecast
August is a time of year when the humidity peaks and anglers work hard to produce hot fishing. Fishing directly off the beach, tarpon, sharks and king mackerel should provide dynamic light tackle action. Slow trolling live pogies, mullet or dead ribbonfish in 30-60’using light wire and multiple hooks can help bend a rod close to shore. Kingfish numbers will decline towards the end of the month but the tarpon opportunities should increase as numerous fish have been around since last month.
Ponce Inlet Offshore Fishing Report: July 2014
July offshore fishing offers anglers many options while calmer seas prevail. From the end of the jetties to running 100 miles out to chase tuna or anywhere in-between can be a possibility depending on what species is being targeted.
Central St. Johns River Fishing Report: July 2014
If you enjoy early morning big bass action with artificials or wild river shiners come and join us on Florida’s longest river, the beautiful St. Johns River.
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