Fishing for Wahoo Under a Full Moon, Safely Navigating Shallow Water, Big Seatrout on Fly Tackle

From: Salt Water Sportsman - Thursday Jun 30,2022 05:01 pm

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Targeting Wahoo Full Moon

Don't Miss the Full Moon Wahoo Bite

The South Florida wahoo bite is hot each summer. That's when anglers catch those 30-, 40-, 50-, 60-pounders, even the occasional 80- to 100-pounder. Fishing before and after the full moons in July and August produce the most memorable catches. There is no scientific reason for the summer full-moon bite, but it happens every year. Here's how to catch the ocean tigers.

Flats Skiff shallow Water

Boating Tips to Run in Shallow Water

The best way to explain running a flats skiff at high speed in shallow water is akin to flying a helicopter at treetop level. The operator must understand that if you hit anything solid, bad things will happen. No doubt, the pucker factor is high. Okay, maybe it’s a bit more stressful for the guy in the helicopter, but grounding in your boat at high speed can be disastrous.

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Seatrout Fly Fishing

Expert Mode: Target Gators on Fly Tackle

When my clients and I are hunting gator trout, I look for shallow flats that offer protection in the form of seagrass, close proximity drop-offs, mangroves, or even drift algae. I want a location that has plenty of bait without a lot of predators in the area. Gator seatrout will often move into an area with lots of bait and drive off the other predators.

Pathfinder 2400 TRS

Boat Review: Pathfinder 2400 TRS

Pathfinder Boats’ redesigned 2400 TRS offers a deeper cockpit for enhanced safety, a 6-inch wider beam for greater stability, and more family-oriented features. The hull on this bay boat was patterned after its larger sistership—the 2600 TRS—with a single step and 15 degrees of deadrise at the transom.

Fishing in July

Where to Fish in June and July

June is a great month to stalk bones on Bahamian flats, but come July the fishing slows down considerably during midday hours, when temperatures soar in skinny water. Fishing early and late solves the problem, and a cooling shower or incoming tide will often extend peak fishing hours. In Belize, there will be no shortage of active fish around the outer atolls or the vast flats between them and the mainland.

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