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One word describes the
month of July: HOT! For fishing enthusiast, this means that it
is time to wake up early, fish all morning, rest during the heat of
the day, and then head out for the evening. Redfish, trout,
snook, tarpon, black drum, jacks, and ladyfish will all be active in
the cooler hours of early morning and late evening. During the
heat of the day, they will seek shelter in the deeper, cooler
waters, along drop offs and channels. So, be sure to set that
alarm clock early; for those that just cannot get up early, wait for
the afternoon thunderstorms to safely pass and look for happy fish
in the evening.
Captain John Tarr,
Tailhunter Guide Service, just returned from a fishing trip
in the Florida Keys. Captain John said that the bonefish were
plentiful, with a couple of hundred being seen each day. When
asked about the success of catching them, he stated that they were
the most exciting, yet aggravating fish he had seen. While he
didn't catch one on fly, he said that it was worth the travel just
to see them.
Captain Scott
MacCalla, Backcast Charter Service, has been having success
in the Mosquito Lagoon, chasing redfish and black drum.
Captain MacCalla has reported double digit days on black drum and
redfish. Captain MacCalla stated that his best days, on fly,
have been on small, dark colored crab and shrimp patterns.
Check out the photos below, of some of his latest clients.
  
Captain Doug Blanton,
Indian River Adventures, reported good fishing in the Cocoa
Beach area. Captain Doug stated that his clients have taken
redfish to 35 pounds, using the Tarr Baby Crab and the EP Pinfish.
Along with the redfish, Captain Doug said that the trout bite has
been very consistent, with the average fish in the three pound
range. Topwater poppers and clouser minnows have been the key
to success on the trout. A slam is possible, as Captain Doug
also has some small tarpon (to 30 pounds) that are taking EP Glass
Minnows.
Tarr Baby Crab - Custom Tied by Captain
John Tarr
Captain Kent Gibbens, Back Country Charters, is still
focusing in the Tomoka Basin area and doing very well. Captain
Gibbens stated that the waters are clearing up, after all of the
heavy rains, and that fishing is picking up. Captain Kent
reports steady catches of trout, up to four pounds, using the
Miller's Mighty Minnow. If you are looking for snook action,
then Captain Kent is the guide for you. Captain Kent has been
having great days of snook fishing, with fish up to five pounds.
A slam is possible, if the local redfish cooperate. Check out
some of his latest snook catches below:
If you wish to book any
of these guides, for a great day on the water, please check out our
Fly Fishing Guide Page, and
contact them. For further information, please stop in and
visit one of our stores, or e-mail us at
info@flyfishermaninc.com
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