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Fishing Tips for August/September/October

Captain Leon Dana's Fishing Forecast

Summer time fishing patterns are here both inshore and near the beach . Water
temperature has and will maintain in the middle 80s and the bait both Mullet and Pogys

have arrived. Trout, Reds and Flounder all inshore are feeding well on “fingerling “ size
Mullet. I like using a popncork with a 3/0 circle hook. I prefer the circle hook as it’s

much better at not being caught in the grass and oyster beds. On the beach the Mullet
and Pogys are all schooled up just outside the surf breakers. There you will find tarpon,
jacks, sharks and more all feeding on them. You can use a cast net to catch bait both

inshore and on the beach. If you fish the beach remember, use tackle large enough to
fight what your hunting or the battle will over quick!!! Good luck and I’ll see you on the

water.

Upcoming Monthly Fishing Forecast

August September October

Tarpon fishing is on Any angler looking to Fall is an excellent
fire right now, so get it go further offshore to time for putting the
while it's hot! If you're find the big boys like waders on and

up for something less Sailfish won't be heading into the long
intense, be sure to disappointed! You'll grass after some big
check out the Ladyfish be looking at a trip tailing Reds. Many

bite. This is your best that's at least 25-30 local anglers will use
bet for your family- miles out before you fly equipment but
friendly experience. reach the best spinning with
trolling areas. weedless lures
works just as well.

Source: Fishingbooker.com