Hot Summer Red fishing is heating up with groups of fish being found though out the harbor. The action should be steady for the next few months as these fish school up prior to mature fish moving offshore. There should also be schools of bull reds near the shore in and around the passes. Chum an area and wait and these fish will show up and a 20-30 fish day is easily attainable. Tarpon fishing is a hit and miss occasion with small pods working small bait in the deep holes of the harbor. Bait Busters will do the job if these fish will eat so keep a rod handy. Should you see fish sky-in on bait stop and work the bait buster through the area. Snook are still plentiful near the passes and the beaches but I still choose not to target them. If you do make it a short fight and good release the water is hot and these snook are still spawning. Most any bait available should take these fish. Grouper are well offshore at the 30-mile make and further for good size fish. If you get out early your chances are better and you should see other species such as mahi-mahi, permit, and possibly amberjack. Be prepared to beat it back to the dock because of weather. Good Things Come To Those With Bait Capt Andy Boyette