August is already here, and the summer is winding down. However, fishing can be great this month, as the creeks are full of baits such as shrimp, mullet, menhaden and mud minnows. Try casting a 5- to 7-foot 3/8-inch mesh cast net around low tide on mud banks to catch your bait. Mud minnows are the easiest to keep alive, while menhaden are the hardest.
Inshore shark fishing is still really good using cut crab, mullet, bluefish, ladyfish or menhaden as baits. On the days the seas are calm, sharking around shrimp boats is a good way to test your gear with something big as well. However, be careful not to interfere with the shrimp trawler or cast too close to his nets. Redfish, trout, flounder, sheepshead and many other species can be caught inshore. The nearshore reefs will have many of those same fish as well, but you may encounter spadefish, Spanish mackerel or weakfish out there also. The same rods and baits used inshore will work for the reef fish.
If possible, you should try to plan your fishing in the mornings as the summer temperatures have a tendency to spawn afternoon thunderstorms, and you do not want to be caught on the water if the weather turns for the worse.
Capt. Mike Waller
www.saltfisher.com
(843) 224-8197
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