Bulldog Fishin Charters inshore report

As we move through September, the inshore bite is starting to heat up. I fished shallow water for most of the week and was rewarded with some quality fish. The gulf waters have cooled down due to a combination of the rain and cloud cover. We are approaching my favorite time of year to fish. As we move to October the Inshore bite should be fantastic! The backcountry is holding good numbers of red fish,trout, and snook. These fish seem to hold in the skinny water longer with cooler water temperatures. I still try to target these fish early morning. This is the time that these fish are on the move and actively feeding. Target the many deeper creeks and cuts of Hernando. I prefer a high out going tide. The Hernando Beach channel has been hot also. The rocks and cuts that span the North side of the channel are holding large numbers of quality trout,red fish, and the occasional snook. I fear that the fishing around the channel will be affected with the dredge starting soon, but once it's done the fishing should be better than it was with the deeper water. There are a variety of baits and lures anglers can use while fishing these areas.Free lined pin fish and select shrimp are great live baits. I use a 3/0 circle hook and 3 - 4 foot of 20 - 30 LB mono leader. Target areas that have near by structure. If you are a artificial angler and only throw lures then I recommend you basic white plastic that is either scented or has good action (like a paddle tail). Another lure is one that Dave from precision Tackle turned me on to. Its a Rapala Twitchin' Rap, and I am very impressed with this lures action and castability. This lure is suspension lure that slowly sinks but when retrieved it stays just under the surface. There is a variety of colors to choose from, but most of the Rapala Twitchin'raps have that red chin and belly that I believe draws a lot of strikes. Remember, to give any new lure a chance to work, and be sure to fish it in a variety of ways. Good luck, and tight lines! Capt. Keith Tomlinson Bulldog Fishin Charters www.bulldogfishin.com (352)238-3581