I’ll tell you what!!!! So far the month of May has provided some spectacular fishing along Taylor County’s coastline. Large Reds and Trout are being caught from Steinhatchee all the way to the Aucilla River. The top water bite has really kicked in as I predicted in last month’s article, with the Reds and Trout tearing up top water plugs. I’ve heard several folks on the radio talking about Cobia also being caught out from the Econfina River. The Reds and Trout are really hitting the Spitting Image, Skitter Walks (trout and red colors); they have also been hitting the Bite a Bait parrot colored.
The larger sow Trout have also been on the grass line starting to spawn during the month of May. There have been a good number of Trout being caught out in 6 to 7 feet of water. There are a lot of bait shrimp in that depth of water that these fish are feeding on. When fishing for these fish you’ll need to get rid of the corks and go to the bottom, bouncing a Berkley Gulp (pearl white or new penny) off the bottom should produce some fine fish. Don’t forget about the Cobia that are traveling through during this time of year, you may want to float a live pin fish off the back of your boat in case one happens by. Spanish Mackerel are also being caught on the flats; as you may your line cut off several times throughout the day. Remember as the water temperatures continue to rise the Trout will start to head out to deeper water, (10 to 12 feet). Don’t be afraid to venture out and test the deeper waters. The larger Reds continue to hang around the outer bars and points waiting to ambush the smaller mullet and bait fish, just about all the creeks are full of them. If you can’t catch a Red now you ain’t fishing and remember the rule, when you pull into the creek to fish for Reds, if you don’t get a bite within 10 minutes MOVE ON.
With most all of the local tournaments completed for the month of May maybe the waters will settle back down for those that choose not to fish during tournament time. Best bets for the month of June in my book would be to fish the creeks and points using live shrimp for Reds. Also continue fishing the grass line using the top water plugs (Skitter Walks, Spitting Image, Top Dog Pups) for Trout and Reds, and continue to fish in 5 to 7 feet of water for Trout, and don’t be afraid to test the deeper water (8 to 12 feet depths) fishing on bottom for Trout laying out there feeding on the bait shrimp. Don’t forget to drop me a line and send me your photos at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , also visit my web page at www.bullredcharters.com. Until next month don’t forget to include the family and children in all your outdoor plans. Also don’t forget the SUNSCREEN.
Capt. Bry Martin
Also read this article in Woods 'n Water Magazine
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