Lox 6:30 to 10:30

Hot as hell

W/T 87*

Water clear

No current

Light winds

Mostly clear skies

 

Went out to Lox before the sun came up.  Didn't run far but went to the flats for the morning bite.  Started with top water in the shallow flat.  Frog, zara spook, and Torpedo.  NADA!  As the sun came up moved to speed worm, and trick worm.  NADA!  As the sun moved higher I switched to a zoom fluke and finally picked up three small bass with a jerk and sit technique.  By 10:00 AM and a feel like temp of 105* it was clear the bite was pretty much over, and I was dripping wet all over from sweat.  By 10:30 the boat was on the trailer and we were headed home.  Short and sweet is the summer pattern.  Few boats today, and most were running way out west, high water on the flats, no apparent running water anywhere, no current, and mostly bluebird skies.  Doesn't get much tougher than that!

 

Most important!!!!   Bring three time more water than you think is needed, you just never know when a mechanical problem may control your future.  If you own a boat it's going to happen sometime, when you least expect it!  During Hot weather, cool drinking water can be crucial!  Been there done that!

 

20 hours ago, geo g said:

By 10:00 AM and a feel like temp of 105* it was clear the bite was pretty much over, and I was dripping wet all over from sweat. 

 

Bite window definitely doesn’t stay open for long during South Florida summer. I’ve had days where I felt by 7:45-8:00 it’s over.

Fishing the everglades in the summer is better at night.  It's not for the careless or timid.  Leave the ramp at midnight and fish until dawn.  Don't fish alone.  

Don't want to fight the mosquitos regardless of the fishing.  Been there done that with head screens, 100% deet, gloves, long sleeve shirts, amd plenty of sweat.  Just not worth it to catch a fish, and then throw it back.  Too old for that!

16 hours ago, geo g said:

Too old for that!

Me too...