TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JUNE 2018 21
THE
Fish
Captain
Nick Shreves
Whisperer
June Fishing Forecast
INSHORE
Now is the time the Flounder, Redfish, and 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.
PIER FISHING
Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Whiting, Pompano, Speckled Sea Trout,
Sheepshead, Black Drum Ladyfish are biting, 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.
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.