THE Fish Captain Nick Shreves Whisperer July Fishing Forecast TYBEE PIER FISHING Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Whiting, Pompano, Speckled Sea Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum Ladyfish, and I wouldn’t be surprised if a Tarpon showed up near the end of the month. A double dropper rig on the bottom with Shrimp is a simple setup that catches most of these fish. For the Trout, live Shrimp will produce more fish. As far as Spanish Mackerel, a Gotcha Plug or live finger Mullet will be prime choices. If you see Tarpon around, try using live or cut Mullet and Whiting for a chance at hooking one up. INSHORE Now is the time the Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Sea Trout are all feeding. This month is a great time to target the Flounder in the shallow waters on the creeks. Fishing the outgoing tide along any kind of structure will produce bites. Oyster rakes, dock pilings, jetties, or wrecks will all be prime spots. For flounder I like to fish a Carolina style rig, starting with a half-ounce egg weight on the main line tied to a ball bearing swivel, a twelve inch leader to a 2/0 to 4/0 Kahle hook, depending on the size of bait I am using. Live Mud Minnows and live finger Mullet are my go to baits this time of year. For the Speckled Sea Trout and Redfish, I fish live Mud Minnows under a cork. 14 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULY 2017 NEAR SHORE The waters are warm and every species of fish can be found. The King Mackerel are in full force. In my opinion, there is nothing like having a drag screaming run with the fish taking 300 yards on line in mere seconds. These fish will get the adrenaline pumping for sure. Live Menhaden, Greenies, and Blue Runners are the best baits for snagging that drag smoking King Mackerel. The reefs from 50 to 75 feet of water are also holding Cobia, Black Sea Bass, Triggerfish, Spadefish, and many other bottom fish to be found right now. OFF SHORE This time of year the temperature breaks are harder to find, but they are around. Sometimes it’s easy to pass the fish. Many days I have seen the Mahi, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna in close. Watch the water color and keep an eye out for bait schools - the fish won’t be far from it. The bottom bite is still hot. Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, and Triggerfish are some of the few fish you can expect to see. Even while bottom fishing, don’t forget to have one flat line out just in case some pelagic species show up. Tight Lines and calms seas everyone. If you would like to join us for a fishing adventure, give me a call at Big Fish Charters (912) 230-4625.
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