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ugust is here which means our main summer season is coming to an end. As fishing guides, we like to reflect on our season and all the people that chose us for their fishing adventure. We really appreciate each and every one of you from the first time trips to the well-seasoned fishermen. There is nothing like meeting new people and being a part of their fishing memory. Here at Reel Salty we take pride in customer service and work hard day in and day out to provide that. Now with that being said, August is the time to lighten up your tackle. By now the fish have seen everything, so your tactics
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will have to change. Lighter leaders and smaller hooks and weights will work way better. As for me I like using long 40# leaders and 4/0 circle hooks for my general slip lead rigging. Live herring is my go-to bait. Everything loves a good live herring, so look for those bait balls on top of the water. I keep a fly line out far from the boat for that top water action. Anything from king mackerel to sailfish will find that bait free swimming. We would like to say ‘Thank You’ to all our clients, new and returning, for choosing us to be a part of your fishing experience. As always Stay Salty!
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ot real sure how to approach my August forecast here in the panhandle and I went back on forth on how I was going to spearhead this… The truth is I’m not the biggest fan of August as a fisherman in the Gulf. Maybe it’s the long days, the stagnant heat and the sometimes lethargic bite. Come August, I’m ready for a change of pace. So, while the fishing on the surface may not be as hot there are other ways to capture succulent sea creatures so let’s dive in and take this report sub surface and explore Scallop country. This August we are going to venture over to the big bend - in particular Port Saint Joe and Steinhatchee. An old school, simple and beautiful part of the amazing state of Florida. Where the pace of life slows to a crawl and the local coffee shop knows you by name. The southern comfort way of life is just one perk of these Florida towns, but the main attraction is Scallops.
The scallops in this part of the country are small bay scallops. Sweet and succulent and unattainable on the market. They are not fished or sold commercially so the only way to get your hands on these is to capture them yourself and it is an absolute blast! Armed with a good mask, snorkel, and fins, it’s up to you to dive down and catch them. Normally they are in 2-4’ of water in Port Saint Joe and anywhere from 3-10’ of water in Steinhatchee. I like to describe scalloping to first timers as “easter egg hunting underwater.” It is something I look forward to every August and is a must for water lovers who enjoy snorkeling. It is also a fantastic way to beat the heat but still get your saltwater fix in. Every customer I’ve taken scalloping has fallen in love with it and added it to their fishing/snorkeling repertoire. We would love opportunity to share our passion for scalloping with you this August! You can get setup by calling 850-428-0118. Happy August fishing!
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glasses can be. A good backpack-style cooler is next on the list; there are some great ones out on the market. I prefer one that cannot only hold my fish but also has storage for a small tackle box like a Plano 3500 or 3600 and a few tools like pliers, and a dehooker. I don’t like to use ice but rather some sort of cooler packs. This way I don’t have to worry about the melting water adding extra weight to the pack. For bait, I like to have an assortment of lures. I usually have some sort of topwater plug; my favorite is a Chugg Norris by Nomad lures. These things move a lot of water and have great action. Next is some sort of diamondstyle jig; here, I like to use a G-Eye Jig Rainminnow. This excellent jig comes in a variety of weight and color combinations. The best part of these lures is that they don’t have treble hooks to deal with but rather a long shank j-hook. I prefer to use a 10-foot rod with a 4000-size spinning reel spooled with 20-pound braid with about 15 feet of heavy mono shock leader. If you have been following my articles, you know this is my go-to for sight casting from the beach. August can be a hot one but getting out early for a morning walk along the beach is a great way to get the day started and beat the heat. Until next month, may your lines be tight, and coolers be full!
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1. spare tire - Probably the most basic item to keep on hand in case of roadside emergency (and the most commonly needed) is a spare tire. To be prepared, you need to make note of the tire size on your trailer and source a spare tire and wheel of the same size AND lug bolt pattern. Most boat trailer rims use a 5 bolt pattern on 4.5” centers. Tire sizes can vary greatly but will always be indicated on the sidewall of the tire. In addition to physically having a spare tire and wheel combination on hand; you’ll need a lugnut wrench and jack of some kind to successfully change a trailer tire. I STRONGLY advise practicing at home to become familiar with the process without the added stress of cars whizzing past, your 7 year old holding the flashlight, and your wife asking if she should call a tow truck. Become familiar with the best place on your trailer to place the jack, confirm that your lug wrench is of the appropriate size for the lug nuts on your trailer, and that your jack will pick the trailer up high enough to be effective. With practice, a boat trailer tire should be able to be changed in a matter of minutes! Pro Tip: Use a small amount of marine grease on the lug bolt threads before spinning on lug nuts to prevent the nuts from seizing to the bolt over time.
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most overlooked, under kept, and most often needed piece of spare equipment needed for a boat trailer aside from a spare tire is a spare wheel hub assembly. It’s alarming at the number of boaters who aren’t familiar with the mechanics of trailer tire/wheel rotation. In short, it works like this: trailer wheels are attached to wheel hubs, the wheel hubs are mounted on axle spindles, the spindles themselves are attached to the end of the trailer axle. The wheel hub assembly is attached to the spindle via a castle nut and cotter pin. The spindle has smooth round surfaces where wheel bearings located inside the wheel hub ride. Water is kept out of the wheel hub assembly by rubber seals on the inside and dust caps on the outside. Problems start when the seals or dust caps fail to keep water out of the wheel hub assembly. Water thins down and washes out the lubricating grease in the hub assembly causing the bearings to heat up tremendously and eventually fail. Conveniently, several companies package complete pre-greased wheel hub assemblies in plastic packaging with carrying handles. This makes it very easy to keep one on hand. A large adjustable wrench and a pair of pliers is just about all that’s needed to swap a hub assembly in just a couple minutes. Again, I highly suggest removing and reinstalling one of these at home so you’re more familiar with the process.
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spots that look good hold fish, but it’s a start. Once you find something of interest, spot lock trolling motors make it easy to move and drop baits to see if anyone is home. For larger areas, such as long ridges, sometimes trolling makes a bit more sense to cover more ground. When chasing bottom fish such as grouper, there are a few techniques that work well. Downriggers and planers with jig heads and large paddletail baits work well, but I find deep diving plugs to be even better. There are a host of deep divers out now that provide an accurate depth to which they will dive. The Nomad DTX Minnow is one of my favorites. It is deadly on grouper and does double duty with its high-speed capability for chasing pelagic species as well. I also love the fact that they come rigged with single hooks versus treble hooks. The key is to just graze the sandy bottom next to the rocks to get the groupers’ attention. They have keen sight and will charge out quickly to grab a meal, and the bonus is you start with them already away from the rocks. Just a few hundred feet away The great thing about using highfrom where the author has definition relief shading and trolling marked and caught grouper for grouper is you might have one is a massive ledge that holds even more fish. spot that quickly turns into four or five locations to drop baits in a relatively small area. Sometimes the spots are within a few hundred feet and sometimes farther. Regardless, this technology is a game-changer, and by covering new ground quickly it can make finding new productive spots much easier. Will Schmidt is a seasoned tournament angler who has been writing about fishing from more than two decades.
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