Forgotten Coast Fishing Report
I talked with Dave Mason this week, he said the mahi have really been picking up offshore, trolling Rapala X Rap 12,and Rapala Magnum 15. You will want to start in around 80 feet of water. Congratulations to the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association for another successful tournament with well over 100 boats entered. Thank you guys for all you do.
The water temperature has been running in the upper 80s and low 90s in some spots so the key is persistence. Try throwing a Mirrolure Poppa Mullet or live shrimp under a popping cork. We have been doing some night fishing and it’s really paying off. A top water plug under a full moon is unbeatable this time of year. Chug Bugs as well as Yo-Zuri Popper work really well. I talked with Capt. Chris Lantz of Gettin Reel Sportfishing and he’s got this redfish bite in the bag. They caught and released 23 on just one trip this week.
Bass fishing has been decent with bites coming off of frogs and jitterbugs. At first light, Buzz Baits are another good option. Catfish have been great on cut bait, bluegill on crickets and worms. If you’re throwing artificial, try Beetle Spins and Rooster Tails .If you’re fly fishing It’s hard to beat a Bea Bea fly.
Gator season opens August 15, scallop season opens the 16th. BlueWater Outriggers carries all supplies such as gator hooks and bang sticks. If you’re scalloping we have snorkel gear as well as flags and scallop bags. Don’t forget to check your safety equipment, fire extinguishers, whistles, horns for expiration dates. FWC will be out there checking as well. So until next week, tightlines and don’t forget those lanyards and lifejackets.
Tom Gannaway – BlueWater Outriggers
Meet the Editor
David Adlerstein, The Apalachicola Times’ digital editor, started with the news outlet in January 2002 as a reporter.
Prior to then, David Adlerstein began as a newspaperman with a small Boston weekly, after graduating magna cum laude from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. He later edited the weekly Bellville Times, and as business reporter for the daily Marion Star, both not far from his hometown of Columbus, Ohio.
In 1995, he moved to South Florida, and worked as a business reporter and editor of Medical Business newspaper. In Jan. 2002, he began with the Apalachicola Times, first as reporter and later as editor, and in Oct. 2020, also began editing the Port St. Joe Star.