Fishing on the bay has hit its summer swing with Snook being my primary target. I have been working flats and beaches early in the morning before the sun gets too high. Most of the fish I am getting are averaging 24 to 30 inches with a couple being slobs in the low 40's. I have been throwing topwater early, then switching over to livebait as the water temp warms up in the afternoon. Redfish are still going strong in the upper bay for anglers using chunked lady fish and live pinfish. Fish around oyster bars and shady mangrove points for best action later in the day. Tarpon are still off the beaches with most catches coming around sun-up and sun-down. Work these school very slowly and deliberatly with either a live pass crab or a large live threadfin. With the weather being as hot and humid as it is, try to keep your trips short and to the point. Have a plan ahead of time, so that you are not keeping yourself and your crew sitting in the sun longer than needed. Good luck...and Tight lines....Captain Rob

Fish Species: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon
Bait Used: Live greenbacks, Cut Ladyfish, and live pinfish
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Method Used:
Water Depth: 3 ft.
Water Temperature: 82
Wind Direction: Southeast Mostly
Wind Speed: 5 to 10

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About The Author: Captain Rob Salimbene

Company: Mangrove Man Charters

Area Reporting: Tampa Bay, Fl

Bio: My name is Rob Salimbene and I am coast guard licensed and certified captain. I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where most of my early fishing was done on trout streams and Lake Erie. My love for fishing was developed through many fishing trips with my Grandfather, who was kind enough to pass on his love of fishing to me. My saltwater experience was honed fishing the offshore waters of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina for dolphin, tuna, wahoo, and more. I moved to Florida to further my education and truly fell in love with the state and the fishing possibilities. I feel that in the United States there is no better inshore saltwater fishing than right here in Florida. Growing up I always dreamed of becoming a fishing guide so with every passing day I feel I am truly living a dream.

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