whiting in the surf

Another week has passed, and it seems the fish enjoyed the splendid weather just as much as we enjoyed catching them! The only downside was the arrival of those uninvited catfish… They seem to always crash the party, even though nobody invites them. Despite these unwanted guests, the fishing was quite good, with many catching sizable pompano and whiting! Additionally, we received a decent number of reports about the less common sheepshead and flounder being caught off the surf. Overall, it was a successful week of fishing.

Looking ahead, we’ll be facing the challenge of southeast winds for most of the week, resulting in a choppy surf, especially on Wednesday and Thursday. Unfortunately, this means the water will likely turn that milky brown color once again. Although I’m no scientist, perhaps the upcoming solar eclipse will somehow convince the fish they’re extremely hungry, leading them to search more aggressively for our baits.

Over the past week, live sand fleas and pieces of shrimp emerged as the top baits, outperforming the clams that had been effective in previous weeks. Even better, the sand fleas made their way to the beaches of Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral for some sunbathing. This is a positive sign, as the fish often follow the fleas.

The standard pompano rig, equipped with pink and chartreuse floats, seemed to attract more bites. Pairing sand fleas and shrimp with electric chicken Fishbites turned out to be an excellent idea. There’s something about the combination of pink and green that really entices the fish!

As mentioned last week, shark fishing is expected to improve further as the water continues to warm up. Keep an eye out for our custom shark rigs and the new pompano rigs we’ve started producing. We will be handcrafting the most effective color combinations for pompano rigs on a weekly basis, and the only way to discover them is to visit us in person. Tight lines, everyone—see you next week!