Gil Coombes

With the storm now out of the way Smokin Em fished offshore on Saturday the 23rd of August finding significant temperature changes, rips, and floating debris. Temps ranged from 76 to the warmest being 79 degrees on the surface. With this being said, we knew we were in for a good day of fishing as we started setting out the lines. We were only able to get 4 of our 8 lines out when the first reel screamed with one of the biggest Bonito we have seen. After getting back on the hunt we worked our way Eastward towards the deeper water and found all the conditions of a perfect fishing day. We ended the day with 1 Bonito, 1 Sailfish hook up, 2 Kingfish and 1 mystery fish that spooled a 9500 Spinner. Best part was all this action occurred on just a 1/2 day charter. being after the storm we spoke with the headboat out of Ft. Pierce and he advised of a fantastic bite on the bottom in 80' of water with Sea Bass, Bee Liners, Triggers and loosing a monster Grouper.

Inshore action should improve this week especially if we receive no more rain and winds remain minimal. Snook season opens the 1st of September and we are looking forward to getting out there and polling the flats and getting hooked up on some of these great eating fish. Trout and Snapper action will improve with the water clarity as well as Redfish becoming hungry for the Fall forage.

We have plenty of openings for both Inshore and Offshore, whether it be trolling offshore for Kings, Sails, Dolphin or Inshore for the Snook Season opening. Check us out at www.florida-fishingcharters.com

Capt. Gil

Smokin Em Charters

www.florida-fishingcharters.com

772-323-1827

Fish Species: Snook, Trout, Snapper, King Mackerel, Bonito, Sailfish, Dolphin
Bait Used: Inshore-Artificial Offshore- Live bait, Trolled ballyhoo
Tackle Used: Okuma Reels and Crowder Rods
Method Used: Inshore- Sight Casting Offshore- Live baiting and Trolling
Water Depth: Inshore 1-6' Offshore 20-100'
Water Temperature: Varies
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Gil Coombes

About The Author: Captain Gil Coombes

Company: Smokin Em Charters

Area Reporting: Ft. Pierce/Stuart/Miami/Key Biscayne

Bio: Capt. Gil has been fishing for over 20 years from the waters of Delaware to Florida. With a passion for the sport, not only has he strived to become one of the best Offshore Captains to fish the Treasure Coast area but also one of the top Inshore Captains. Running a 45' Trojan Custom Sportfishand 37' Luhrs Sportfish out of the Ft. Pierce are and a 20' Hewes Flats he continuously is placing fish on the docks. From Sailfish, Dolphin and Wahoo fishing Offshore to Snook, Tarpon and Redfish fishing the Inshore waters. Now with an added charter location in the Miami/Key Biscayne area fishing a 30' Ocean Runner CC is able to offer charters and his fishing knowledge in that area as well. No other charter service can provide the enthusiasm for the sport or knowledge like the crew of Smokin Em Charters.

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