Myrtle Beach July 6, 2006
Mark, at Shallow Minded Guide Fishing, reports the inshore fishing has been tough with water temperatures in the 80’s in the creeks and waterway. The Sunset Beach Bridge has been a good spot to try for an inshore slam of redfish, speckled trout, and flounder.
The jetties at Little River Inlet have been productive for speckled trout and redfish, with live shrimp being the go to bait.
Nearshore, the reefs are holding good numbers of spadefish, and they can be caught by using jellyballs. The big, bull redfish have been reported just offshore by anglers trolling, so it should not be long before they are around the inlets getting ready to spawn and give anglers a chance to catch a monster drum.
Patrick, at Captain Smiley’s Fishing Charters, reports pretty good action throughout the day, but the mornings have been more successful. Trout and flounder are biting around the bridges, with the flounder starting to prefer big mullets.
The change of tides has been a sign to hit the jetties for trout and redfish using Gulp curly tails. The biggest redfish this week went 23 pounds. Another spot for redfish has been Fort Randall.
Live pogies fished in Dunn Sound is a good area for speckled trout.
The Jim Caudle Reef (just off the beach) has been a good spot to try for flounder, with mullet producing the most action.
Steve, at Sea Hunt Charters, reports good fishing going on in the gulf stream. The recent winds have formed some weed lines, with the Blackjack Hole to the 100/400 being the most productive. Big dolphin over 30 pounds are being caught along with good numbers of smaller gaffer fish.
Wahoo are still hitting as well, but no tuna this week.
Bottom fishing for grouper and black sea bass has been best in the 40 mile areas.
