Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Inshore Temp:
68
Offshore Temp:
61
Dave Pecci's Tip of the Week
Size of the birds over then bait is an indication of the size of the bait. Cormorants and gulls indicate big bait Terns indicate small bait.
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Capt. Dave Pecci5-Day Outlook as of 7/12/25
great weather and light winds coming this week the fishing has been slow but is improving.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/12/25
Big birds= big bait. Use big flies. Small birds= small bait. Use small flies.
Current Conditions as of 7/12/25
River water levels and flow have returned to normal.Local Species Available Late May through October
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Striped bass
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bluefish
Dave Pecci's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Burk's Hot Flash Minnow | natural | 1/0 |
Bucktail Deceiver | Olive / White | 1/0 |
Clouser Minnow | Chart | 1 |
Cowen's Mullet | N/A | 2 |
Burk's Hot Flash Minnow
Catch big salt water fish with this baitfish fly pattern.
2.99
Item #46C8
Dave Pecci's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Mirage Big Game Leaders
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Best Tippet:
Mirage Pure Fluorocarbon Tippet
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
9-Weight 9' Fly Rod