Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 04/23/2018

 Bait: Ballyhoo 

Water temp: 73 degrees

Water depth: 150-280

What's biting: sailfish and Mahi 

   Another Rainy and windy week here in Saint Augustine Florida. Despite the weather the fish have still been biting. In-between days of sunshine and rain we have had some great trips fishing inshore AND offshore. This previous week on one of the four hour trip’s offshore here on the drop-down charter, we caught multiple Trout, Black tip shark

and Red Snapper,unfortunately this beautiful fish is endangered and has to be thrown back when caught but lucky snapper season should open up in the middle of this up coming July. My previous Gulf Stream trip we caught Two Sail fish two Mahi and Three Black Fin Tuna. The Mahi really aren’t here yet but will be running any day now. Mahi and sail fish trips are going to take place in the Gulf Stream where it is 150-280 foot of water. The Gulf Stream trip’s are typically 11-12 hours depending on the sea and is around a two hour ride to get to the fishing grounds. When catching these fighting fish I use ballyhoo and seawitches on 50lb mono.

Recent inshore trips we have been catching redfish the occasional sheeps head and monster trout that are weighing 7-8 lbs. The flounder have yet to arrive but typically start to show in late April. The trout we have been catching have been some of the biggest I’ve ever caught. I’ve been catching them on live shrimp on a poppincork. Make sure to plan your summer vacation fishing trip with us on the drop down charters, summer time is coming up and spots are filling fast. Bring your family on a premier fishing charter with a true born and raised Floridian that will give you a professional and knowledgeable fishing experience!

big sailfish caught on the Drop Down Offshore Charter Fishing st. augustine Florida 

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 03/30/2018

 Bait: Live shrimp and blue crabs

Water temp: 64 degrees 

Water depth: 2-5 ft

What's biting: Redfish and trout

 It’s a beautiful day here in St.Augustine Florida. The weather is warming up and the fish are biting! This last month has been aimed towards inshore fishing due to rough seas off shore , but not to worry, this coming up month (April-May) the Mahi will be running so make sure to schedule your Gulf Stream trip with us while days are still available, as we are booking  up quickly for this up coming spring/summer season. Fish currently in season are: SPECKLED TROUT,WAHOO,SNAPPER (RED) ,MARLIN (BLUE),JACK CREVALLE AND TUNA (BLACKFIN)

Today’s trip here on the drop down was on our inshore boat which is a 181 mako flats boat. We caught Red Fish, Trout and the occasional Flounder while using live shrimp on a Jig Head. With some good current ,The bigger fish seem to be moving out of the flats and on Shell bar. Usually more often than not the Red fish are the most common in shore fish to catch especially over Trout but it’s safe to say the trout bite has been unreal for the last few weeks!

While visiting Florida’s vacation destination in the oldest city, come experience St.Augustines beautiful salt life on a premier fishing charter whether you’re new to fishing or if you’re an avid angler, we strive to not only give professional education and safety on the sport but to insure you and your family have the best fishing experience that will make you love the sport and this beautiful, historical town as much as I do.

Happy Easter to you and your family.

Sean with a nice slot redfish inshore Charter fishing on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters st Augustine Florida  

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 03/09/2018

 Bait: Alien jig or white buck tail 

Water temp: 61 degrees

Water depth: 40-100ft

What's biting: cobia and wahoo

 Good morning here from Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in the oldest city st. Augustine Florida. Its only a matter of time and the brown clown will be showing up on the beach and offshore wrecks in numbers. The water is still alil bit to cold but when it’s gets up to 70 degrees it should be game on. The bait will be here and the fish will be too. When I Fish for cobia offshore I like to have multiple rods ready with different rigs. These fish nowadays get beat up on so bad in south Florida the time they get here they have seen every jig and bait thrown at them. So having a nice arsenal of rigs can make all the difference in catching one or six! Preparation is everything. The wahoo bite is also around with fish up to 80lbs. Horse ballyhoo on the deep line will get the job done and if you want to specifically target the bigger wahoo high speed trolling is your best bet! If your thinking about booking a trip don’t hesitate to call and set up a reservation, dates are filling up fast. Till next time tight lines from Drop Down Charters! Let’s go fishing! 9045018572 

jack with a slob cobia caught on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in vacation destination st. Augustine Florida 

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 03/04/2018

Bait: live shrimp

Water temp: 62 degrees

Water depth: 1-4ft

What's biting: big trout, redfish 

 Good morning here from Drop Down Sport Fish Charters here in the oldest city St. Augustine Florida. The inshore fishing has been really hot this last week with a bunch of fat trout and lots of redfish. Still using live shrimp on a pop and cork with flourocarbon leader has been producing. When fishing on inshore fishing charters I have been fishing the bottom of the tide in the deeper holes in the creeks. Offshore and deepsea fishing charters have been blown out from the wind but when it stops the wahoo should be on the chew from this last fully moon. See u next week from Drop Down Sport Fish Charters and let’s go fishing! 

rob and friends with some nice sea trout inshore fishing on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Saint Augustine Florida 

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 02/27/2018

Bait: live shrimp 

Water temp: 62 degrees

Water depth: 1-4ft

What's biting: nice redfish, trout, blackdrum

  Good morning here from Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in the top vacation destination of the USA St.Augustine Florida. 2018 has been a good start, and the fishing has been too. I had quite a few inshore fishing charters this weekend and we did well! Lots of smaller redfish with a couple nice slot fish. A few big trout swimming around too! When targeting these fish I have been using a live shrimp on a pop and cork. Also we caught a couple on jig heads with gulp paddle tails. Offshore fishing charters and deepsea fishing charters will be really good in another month. As soon as the water gets near 70 degrees and the bait shows up offshore, all species of fish will be chewing. If your thinking about booking a offshore or deepsea fishing trip, dates are filling up quickly so don’t hesitate to call and book your reservation. Till next time... let’s go fishing on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters! 

Sue with a nice redfish inshore fishing on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in vacation destination St. Augustine Florida