July is certainly heating up for both weather and fishing. We have been seeing good numbers of fish on the nearshore reefs and wrecks out of Clearwater. There have been consistant numbers of Grunt, Grey Trigger (closed season June1st-July31st),Black Sea Bass, Lane Snapper(smaller),Mangrove Snapper and the suprise of a few keeper Hog Fish. There are a few schools of Bonita feeding on the bait schools around the wrecks out to 40 Ft. Tarpon are still here but the initial run is past. When the Tarpon are thick,the sharks seem to be following for an easy dinner. Red grouper(closed July1st 2024-December31st 2024) are still a possibility but season is closed for them as well as Gag Grouper October 19th 2023-August 31,2024). We are seeing a lot of grouper being caught inside of 9 miles and are returned to fight another day. We were lucky enough to have a 2 shart hookup on a 3 hour trip on Saturday 07/06/2024. Lots of pictures and video were taken for memories that will last a lifetime for the 15 year old angler that landed both! When we are out on the water therer has been a few sitings of big sharks feeding on bait pods that make a great photo opportunity or if you are fast enough to get a video, even better. Book your adventure soon so you can see for yourself. ,