Tropical patterns typically result in lighter southeast or easterly winds and more consistent tide levels. Currently, there are plenty of redfish in lakes and marshes. On the bay-side flats, there are numerous cow nose rays cruising so watch for redfish following along behind. Unfortunately, the high winds have kept me from getting to them as the deeper water has just been too rough to spend any appreciable amount of time chasing them. The bays, flats, and marshes are in great shape after the two previous seasons of above average rainfall. Until water temps hit the high eighties, I will concentrate on lakes and marshes and large bay-side flats. read more

