Your Guide To Nearshore Fishing During The Summer Months

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It’s nearshore fishing time!

Big-game species may be closer than you think…

And if you want to catch them, you’ll need the right gear, bait, and techniques.

So in this video, you’ll learn:

  • The gear you need for nearshore fishing
  • What you can expect to catch
  • The best times to go nearshore fishing
  • And much more

If you’ve ever wanted to jump into nearshore fishing (in a boat or a kayak), then you’ll want to check this out!

Nearshore Fishing 101 [VIDEO]

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We reviewed a ton of information so here’s a timestamped table of contents:

  • 0:38 – The best time of the year to nearshore fish
  • 0:55 – Here’s what you can expect to catch nearshore
  • 2:17 – The easiest species to target
  • 4:30 – Tarpon migrations and approach
  • 5:11 – Bonus fish when nearshore fishing
  • 6:31 – Equipment you need for kingfish
  • 9:43 – How much you can expect to spend on a rod
  • 10:57 – Reel sizes for nearshore fishing
  • 13:17 – Conventional set-ups for trolling
  • 16:36 – Overall sizes to look for in different reel brands
  • 19:28 – To level wind or not to level wind?
  • 21:34 – Knowing what bait is available in your region
  • 22:59 – Primo live bait for kingfish
  • 23:36 – The go-to sabiki rig
  • 26:04 – What rig should you use to catch kingfish?
  • 29:05 – The reason to use a stinger rig (Here is how to tie a stinger rig)
  • 31:34 – Here’s the most productive way to hook your live bait on a stinger rig
  • 34:17 – Use this hook for everything else (other than kingfish)
  • 37:29 – Where to look for each species
  • 39:07 – State artificial reef programs
  • 42:28 – Another way to find nearshore fish
  • 46:45 – How to find fish based on GPS charts and reef locations
  • 49:49 – Final gameplan for nearshore fishing
  • 52:32 – Which set-up reigns supreme for nearshore fishing?
  • 55:34 – Don’t forget this if you go out nearshore fishing
  • 58:15 – Your bait is 24k gold and handle it with care!

Conclusion

nearshore fishing 101

If you know the species you want to target, have the right gear, and bring the bait that’s available to you in your area, you’ll have a good chance of catching some monster fish nearshore.

Have any questions about how to start nearshore fishing?

Let me know down in the comments!

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Jim Knight
3 years ago

Years ago we used to fish for Kingfishers about 40 miles offshore on the back of party boats. Used frozen cigar minnows drifted in the current. The reel was not engaged till about 7 seconds after the strike. Hope this is helpful.

Scott Rispaud
3 years ago

Hey Salt Strong Nation! Great video! I live in SE Florida, Jupiter to be exact. I love to take the yak and launch from Boynton. There is a 3 reef system running up the coast. I will launch at 6 am, I will buy a half dozen Goggle eyes and head out. I will usually run one flat line and one on my Scotty downrigger and peddle the reef. I will fish the current all the way to Lake Worth Beach with a lot of success. Sometimes we will just drift with a live bait while jigging. After the drift we come in at the Lake Worth Pier and call Uber to get back to the truck. Catches include big kingfish, Blackfin Tuna, Bonita and an occasional Dolphin, Wahoo and Sailfish. This video nails all the ways to do it correctly. If needed, I will bridal my live bait for Sails. Gogs are fragile so you need a really good live well pumping in and exhausting fresh sea water, aerators don’t cut it with “Gold Bricks.”.

Now, my question would be about the use of rigging rubber bands. Using them to hold the rear hook close to the baits body without sinking the hook into the bait seems to preserve the precious Gogs. Any negatives to rigging this way?

J M Giesen
3 years ago

Nice video. As in hot summer, I don’t have much luck inshore around Destin bay. I’m looking more at near shore fishing. In the video you go over rigging frozen baits with the stinger rig, then you switch to using a big circle hook. HOW DO YOU RIG THE BAIT WITH A SINGLE BIG CIRCLE HOOK? I assume it would be sideways through the nose. Will this work for trolling? Same rig for using a big jig. Thanks for any tips.

J M Giesen
3 years ago
Reply to  Justin Ritchey

Great detail and very helpful!! Thanks Justin.

Stephen Allen
3 years ago

Hey guys, great video. I have a growing interest in nearshore/offshore fishing, so this video really whets my appetite.
I have a question regarding gear. My brother recently acquired a bunch of new gear, and among it are several Shimano Cardiff 400a reels. I was wondering if these reels were suitable for use in the situations discussed above. I know Justin mentioned liking reels without the level wind mechanism, but would this particular reel be viable, and is it possible to remove the level wind? My experience with conventional reels is very limited.
Thanks for your time.

Stephen Allen
3 years ago
Reply to  Justin Ritchey

Thanks Justin!

Andy
3 years ago

Great podcast! What kind of lures would you use for kingfish?

Aaron Hasenei
3 years ago

Hey guys, first and foremost, awesome video. Super informative! I have two questions for you:

I tend to shift from inshore to nearshore fishing in the summer months in a paddle kayak fishing primarily SE FL. Great weather but the currents tend to rip really hard northwards where stopping paddling to fish isn’t ideal. Would I still have a good chance of catching some pelagic fishes slow trolling around some of the wrecks being at a constant, slow, paddle so I don’t end up in Georgia? I plan on investing in a peddle drive in the near future to circumvent this issue but in the meantime, I rely primarily on staying in shape and muscling through it.

Second, re. Bottom fishing: I usually use fish finder rigs for snapper/grouper but again on days with ripping current, the hooks tend to get snagged on structure making for a frustrating day. Any ideas to combat this? Thanks for the help!

Philip
3 years ago

Thanks for the vid! Great info for a newbie. Question: how do you recommend removing the hook and releasing these offshore toothy fish?

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