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Downtime with Fay
Capt. Steven Markovich
August 20, 2008
Tampa Bay - Saltwater Fishing Report
Tropical storm Fay skirted East of Tampa Bay area but has managed to cause enough of a disruption to cancel trips and keep most everyone in port. The busy fall fishing season is just around the corner so I took the time to catch up on periodic maintenance for my boat and fishing equipment. Take inventory I am always amazed at how much tackle we go through. I just sent an order to DOA; Glo shrimp, terroreyz and bait buster should be in every tackle box. Check you line for frays, is the spool full? Full spools equal extra long casts. Oil and lube your reels, check rods for cracks or frayed guides. Check you trailer front to back, maintenance is very simple. Tire tread and pressure, wheel bearings, lights, tie down straps and the hitch. Refer to your boat and motor owners manual for maintenance schedules or visit a dealer near you. Review all your safety equipment, as a Professional Captain I check the safety equipment prior to each trip. Good habit for every boater. Last but not least take the time to clean and wax your boat. Clients of On The Mark Charters always fish from a sparkling clean boat, just because you are fishing doesn't mean you can't go in style! The fish will be ready to chew lets all be ready for the remainder of summer and the rapidly approaching Fall season.
Tampa Bay Fishing Forecast:
Cloudy conditions and rain the last week will cool the water. Look for snook, redfish and snapper ready to eat. Look for early morning high tides this weekend.
Target Species:
Snook Redfish Snapper
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