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Hernando inshore fishing report -Bulldog Fishin Charters
Capt. Keith Tomlinson
August 18, 2009
Hernando Beach - Saltwater Fishing Report
The weather this past week gave anglers the opportunity to get out and fish and the bite was good. The early morning is still the time to get out to avoid the summer heat and the afternoon thunder storms. It appears the hurricane season has finally started and fortunately we will not be in the path of Bill.
The backcountry bite is still a little slow. Anglers willing to get out early and be patient will catch fish. Target the outer points near structure. Structure can mean a number of things. Mangroves,saw grass,oyster bars,docks, or even deeper cuts all qualify as "structure" that will hold fish. I like to focus on these areas on a high outgoing tide and as early in the day as possible. Be ready to use a variety of lures and baits. I prefer to use live pinfish or cut mullet for bait and a gold spoon is a great artificial option. Try to target areas that show signs of life like mullet jumping. These areas will hold reds,snook,trout,flounder,jacks, and more. Fish like jacks might not be the best table fare but they are a blast to catch. Jack crevelle are kind of like the junk yard dogs of the gulf.
The flats off Hernando have been producing non stop rod bending action. We have been catching quality trout,sea bass,mackerel,shark,jacks,small grouper,blue fish, and more. The grass flats in 8 - 10 ft of water seems to be where the best bite is. The fish prefer the deeper flats this time of year due to the cooler water. I often drift fish these depths and slowly work shrimp,small pin fish, or 3 - 4 inch GULP shrimp across the grass. these tactics combined with light tackle will not only put a bend in your rod but it also will fill a cooler with quality fish.
Good luck out there and tight lines!
Capt. Keith Tomlinson
Bulldog Fishin Charters
www.bulldogfishin.com
(352)238-3581
Target Species:
trout,redfish,snook,shark,jacks,cobia,and more
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3403 Crape Myrtle Dr.
Spring Hill, FL 34607
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