Kingfish action along our coast continues to be red hot. The Egmont ship channel produced big kings in the 40 pound class for Eric Bachnik and Larry Mastry along with big Spanish mackerel and little tunny aka: Bonita.

Sharks have moved into the area following the bait and mackerel. Catching big sharks has been easy this week for Capt. Billy Miller. After Miller and his party have caught their limit of kings, a fresh mackerel or Bonita with a few slices in it is drifted behind the boat on heavy tackle. It isn’t long before a shark finds the bait and the battle is on. Big black tip and spinner sharks in the 6 foot range are common with a few bulls and lemons in the mix.

   The Dunedin Reef was a hot spot for Capt. Rodney Ristau and friends. Anchoring near the reef and chumming with live bait produced 47 kingfish and numerous Spanish mackerel on a half day trip.

   Billy Caldwell reports the kings were also biting off Boca Grande. The Power Pole Reef and Helen’s Reef were hot spots for Caldwell. Live bait did the best but a few were caught trolling big spoons.

   Tarpon action has been good this week for Capt. Steve Bonell. Using both live and artificial baits Bonell and his charters are jumping 2-3 tarpon a morning in the Clearwater area.

   Terra Ceia Bay and Sarasota Bay are good spots for trout and reds. The early morning top water bite for trout has been good over the deep grass areas. As the tide rises later in the day try the island edges for redfish on gold spoons.