With temperatures in the mid 80's and the water rising from the summer rains we are experiencing some of the best fishing we have had in a few weeks. Early morning topwater action has been simply great for the light tackle angler with slot to upper slot sized redfish and trout to 8 lbs. All of the fish have been aggressively attacking smaller topwater lures for the light tackle anglers working pods of fish from 5 to 20 fish in each group. The wind has been very light with just enough breeze to make it comfortable in the summer heat.

Along with the redfish and trout are some large schools of black drum in the same areas and when approached quietly are eating almost anything put in front of them. Fly anglers are getting in on some of the best sightfishing for the blacks we've had since earlier in the year. Spin fishing with artificial shrimp are also landing fish on every trip. Most of these fish are in the 5 to 8 lb class and are some excellent table fare.

Last but least the trophy redfish are grouped up nicely and simply crushing topwater lures. Most of these fish are in the 25 to 35 lb class and are a great challenge to land. Several fish to 30 lbs have been taken on fly from the same areas. I am looking foward to some double digit days on both spin and fly as the action is pretty good now.

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