Chris Cockerham
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Reel Habit Jigs

What’s the Word on the Water?

So, what's the word on the water? Well, the red fish haven't missed a lick. They continue to be very consistent on the incoming tide. The use of cut baits such as mullet and crab are producing very well.

Try to find cleaner water and focus on oyster shells where they are most likely to hold. Right now, you can find reds throughout the Northeast Florida region. The biggest concentrations have been stacked up at our inlets. Where mullet schools are thick, our red fish are nearby.

Next flounder, although we haven't seen them as thick as recent years. They are still being caught from Brunswick all the way down to St. Augustine. The absolute best results are coming on the falling tides. Finger mullet and live mud minnows are the preferred bait but if you like throwing plastics. Try a Down South Lure on a jig head and make sure to adjust weight to tidal flow.

And don’t forget… artificial bait will often out fish live bait.

Focus on docks but do not overlook the small feeder creek run outs. Jacksonville continues to have the most consistent bite and that will only improve.

Moving on to Sheepshead, let me tell ya', they are working the inshore rocks and oyster beds right now. The incoming tide has been best when the water cleans so keep that in mind.

I look for the sheepshead bite to only get better in the next few months.

If you are looking for big game fish, Tarpon and sharks are everywhere! You can find them scattered all along our rivers, at either of our Jetty's and along the beach. You can rest assured that they won't be far from schooling mullet.

Stay on the mullet and you'll be all over the fish!

With that said, till next time, I'll look forward to seeing you on the water!