ishing Captain Favorite's Fishing Forum Aug 13, 2012

Catch of the Week
Greg Witt caught and released this 42-inch redfish while fishing with friends on last Wednesday night.

BRADENTON – Too hot to fish? The countdown begins for this year's Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, which started yesterday --  check out the complete lineup here! As far as fishing goes, the rising water temperatures have caused fishing action to decrease. Most fishermen will have luck going out before, or after the sun goes down.

Fishing Updates

Countdown to Sharkweek

• Dive into this comprehensive guide to sharks. Learn over 100 shark facts, how conservation efforts are being made to save sharks and view photos of these amazing creatures.
• Plus, watch video from past shark shows, including our popular Jaws Comes Home! And don't forget to Shark Yourself or play a Shark Puzzle -- we promise these games won't bite.
• Check out the line up here.

Weekly Fishing Report 

Tarpon fishing has slowed and the hot water is making it difficult to fish. In the heat of the day, fish are dormant. Only the early bird or late bird will catch the big one. Night fishing is a different story. Giant reds seem to be coming alive after dark. Local anglers Greg Witt and Bradley Hume reported catching a 42-inch redfish on Wednesday night.

This week, other inshore fishermen have reported landing small trout and snook in grass flats at a depth of around four feet. Bigger fish are hiding out in deep canals and holes, and getting them to bite will take skill. Use a weight to allow the bait to sink, then let the best fisherman on the boat to get to work -- the rod holder. When it comes to summer, the slower the better.

Offshore will offer some bette action, as amberjack are now in season and put up one heck of a fight. Use a GPS to find offshore wrecks. Try sardines or cigar minnows as bait. Heavy convention tackle is needed to land a big one!

 Fishing Forecast 

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A ridge of high pressure will remain across the Florida Peninsula and adjacent Gulf waters through Friday. This will result in light and variable winds becoming afternoon sea breezes near the coast each day.

Monday

South winds around 5 knots. Bay and inland waters smooth. Scattered thunderstorms. Monday night will bring southwest winds around 5 knots in the evening becoming variable less than 5 knots. Bay and inland waters smooth. Isolated thunderstorms.

2012/08/13Mon12:37 a.m.1.54H

2012/08/13Mon03:29 a.m.1.46L

2012/08/13Mon09:45 a.m.2.38H

2012/08/13Mon06:16 p.m.0.24L

Tuesday

Southwest winds around 5 knots becoming west in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters smooth. Scattered thunderstorms. Tuesday night will bring west winds around 5 knots becoming south after midnight. Bay and inland waters smooth. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening.

2012/08/14Tue01:02 a.m.1.58H

2012/08/14Tue04:38 a.m.1.41L

2012/08/14Tue10:41 a.m.2.47H

2012/08/14Tue06:55 p.m.0.19L

Wednesday

South winds around 5 knots becoming west in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters smooth. Scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Wednesday night will bring west winds around 5 knots becoming south after midnight. Bay and inland waters smooth. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening.

2012/08/15Wed01:20 a.m.1.61H

2012/08/15Wed05:32 a.m.1.31L

2012/08/15Wed11:30 a.m.2.54H

2012/08/15Wed07:29 p.m.0.18L

Thursday

Southwest winds around 5 knots. Bay and inland waters smooth. Scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Thursday night will bring southwest winds around 5 knots. Bay and inland waters smooth. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening.

2012/08/16Thu01:35 a.m.1.64H

2012/08/16Thu06:20 a.m.1.19L

2012/08/16Thu12:13 p.m.2.59H

2012/08/16Thu07:59 p.m.0.21L

Friday

Southwest winds around 5 knots. Bay and inland waters smooth. Scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon.

2012/08/17Fri01:48 a.m.1.71H

2012/08/17Fri07:04 a.m.1.04L

2012/08/17Fri12:56 p.m.2.59H

2012/08/17Fri08:28 p.m.0.29L

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