Bulldog Fishin Charters inshore report - Hernando Beach

The recent rains cooled things down, but the Gulf waters were stirred up a bit. Once they waters cleared up, it was business as usual and fishing was good. The red fish bite has been good throughout the entire region. The fish are there, but we are only seeing 1 - 2 fish at a time. Target the typical locations with a combination of mangroves, oyster bars, and mullet. I like cut mullet, but a pin fish under a cork is a great option. I have seen a lot of juvenile pin fish in the water lately from a recent hatch which means the reds will have these guys at the top of there menu. I prefer to cut the tail just enough to make the bait swim funny so he draws the attention of a passing red. The deeper flats are still producing nice numbers of fish since the waters have cleared up. Trout fishing is still on fire, but we have been getting a lot of smaller ones on recent trips. We have still managed to get good numbers of keepers but we have to weed through the shorties. A 3" GULP slowly bounced through the grass in 9 - 12 ft of water is my preferred tactic. This technique will also draw strikes from sharks, sea bass, lady fish, jacks, mackerel, and more. As we move through September, I expect to see the mackerel start there southern migration through our area. Good luck out there and tight lines! Capt. Keith Tomlinson Bulldog Fishin Charters www.bulldogfishin.com (352)238-3581 Now on FACEBOOK