Flounder are hitting bull minnows about half-way to the tip, while bluefish tend to show in the p.m. Black snapper and even small cobia also have been caught. Ladyfish are everywhere. The surf is yielding a rare pompano on sandfleas and whiting on frozen shrimp. The sound is producing specks in shallower water over grass. Give topwater lures a try before dipping into the bucket for live shrimp.
Reds are a bit deeper but cooperating.
Look for flounder near structure such as dock pilings. Joe Patrelle of Brooks Bridge Bait and Tackle on Okaloosa Island said water temperature at the bridge on Wednesday remained at 82 degrees. Black drum have been hitting around the bridge, which suggests they should be hanging around other structures in the sound and bay. Otherwise, jacks are around so be prepared for battle. Blues are cruising, too.