You have got to fish deep

[Bouncer Smith]

We have fished almost every day this week along the edge of the reef and Gulf Stream.

We have caught several real nice sized kingfish, a lot of bonitos and some good bottom fish. Nothing has bit a surface bait. The kings have been on live bait fished about 15 feet from a 3 or 4 ounce sinker or on the bottom rods searching for bottom fish. The same is true of the bonitos. Even several of our most recent sailfish have down 50 to 80 feet below the surface. On top of fishing down in the water column, we caught our best king yesterday in 280 feet of water.

The bottom line is as the surface waters get hotter the fish move down deeper in the water and further offshore as well. I hope this helps you catch some fish this weekend.

It is the slow season for fishermen, so come mon out nwith us and learn how to catch fish all year round. Captbouncer @bellsouth.net

[Zecura]

Thanks Bouncer.

Been a fan of yours for years. Saw you over in Bimini about 6 years ago.

Met you for the first time at Dusky Marine where you gave a kite seminar.

You took your time with those of us who were kite novices. Biggest thing I took away from that seminar was your devotion to the sport and your willingness to share your lifetime of knowledge freely.

My then 12 year old Son was with me and you took your valuable time to talk to him and the other kids who were there as well as recognizing them during your seminar.

You have been his fishing role model ever since.