I promised myself I would report the slow trips along with the good. Logan, Dante, and Nick tried hard for that bucket list shark. Had Sharks tracking the baits, and caught a large stingray, but no shark. Big wind and falling barometer limited our options. I hope the guys will come back in better weather and try again at a big discount.

Water heating up during dog days is driving fish deep looking for cooler temps. Flounder found today in 12-20 feet being refreshed with cool ocean water on incoming tide. Bouncing gulps gets attention. Sharks remain steady, following schools of whiting and menhaden around the inlets. On the lookout for croaker, cobia, and tarpon (80 degree water).

Slick calm conditions and good southbound current made for a perfect drift outside the inlet. First fish on 10 minutes from the dock and the action was nonstop for four hours. Fifteen sharks in the boat, from 8 lb. Hammerhead to a 40 lb Dusky. Sharpnosed sharks so numerous we had to move to find other species.

Calm conditions and crystal clear water one mile offshore provided the ingredients for an active shark bite. Largest was a 50 lb. Dusky caught by kyle. 2 snapping Sharpnosed Sharks and a juvenile Hammerhead rounded out the morning. A steady stream of Whiting early provided fresh live baits and some nice fillets for dinner. All sharks released unharmed.

Steady increase in number of sharks, averaging 3 per trip weighing from 5 to 50 lbs. Flounder have slowed with warmer water but keeper sized (17+ inches) still occuring. Hoping for calm hot weather to bring in the cobia.