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Fishing Report By Capt. Hector Mesa August turned out to be a very productive month with a variety of species caught. Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi) has been hit or miss at times. On several occasions they have been found as close as a couple miles to as far out as 17 miles or more. If you plan to target Dolphin, then be prepared to run the distance. This does not mean you will have to automatically run out that far to find them, but you might have to do so. Keep sharp eyes out for birds flying tight around an area and diving hard on the surface as you run out in search of them. If you do see the birds at a distance, head in that direction and get ready to cast a baited hook with a live bait or an artificial lure. Also, look for large patches or long weed line of sargassum and try trolling by them. Don’t pass up a floating object, it doesn’t hurt to investigate. We have caught dolphins off several items out there, just floating around that have created refuge for bait fish. Even though you don’t see dolphin on a particular object, drop live bait or deploy a heavy jig down below. It might be a good idea to also add a piece of wire leader on the jig being dropped below the object, just in case there happens to be a wahoo lurking around down there. Running a live bait drift between the depths of 90 to 150 feet is producing a good kingfish bite. Some of the local recreational anglers and guides have been reporting big kings lately, in the range between 20 to 40 pounds. The bonitos are everywhere, talk about a fun fish to catch. It’s also been very rewarding vertical jigging over the deeper wrecks between 175’ to 250’. We’ve been catching a variety of fish; grouper, kingfish, large amberjacks, almaco jack, bonito, shark, barracuda, and large blue runners. Vertical jigging is a lot of work, but offers a world of excitement. In the shallower wrecks and reef between the depths of 30’ to 50’, the bite has been very good for mangrove snappers, yellow tail snappers, lane snappers, blue runners, and smaller almaco jacks. Get out there and have some fun, it’s a great time of the year to fish. Remember to take plenty of water, it is hot! Take a kid fishing, let’s pass it on! Mention this ad and get 10% discount on a full day charter. Capt. Hector Mesa 305-720-7225 fishing@simplyhookedcharters.com http://www.simplyhookedcharters.com |
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