Bahamas Fishing Fire: Bones, Permit, and Tarpon Schooling Up This Morning

Hey folks, dis is Artificial Lure, ya local angler straight outta di Bahamas, bringin' ya di freshest fishin' report for dis mornin', April 6, 2026. Weather comin' in nice from di Caribbean forecast—mostly sunny wit light trades at 10-15 knots, temps hoverin' 82°F daytime, water 'round 78°F, perfect for gettin' out early. Sunrise was 6:45 AM, sunset 'bout 7:15 PM, so hit dem twilight hours when fish go crazy.Tides runnin' strong today—high at 9:20 AM an' 9:45 PM in Nassau area, low at 3:15 AM an' 3:40 PM, per di local tide charts. Dat movin' water stirrin' up di bottom, pullin' in di predators.Fish activity hot right now! Recent reports from Andros an' Exumas show bonefish schooled up on flats, pushin' 2-5 pounds, tailin' heavy in di shallows. Permit an' tarpon showin' too, wit some 40-pounders boated off Bimini last week. Reef action solid—mahi-mahi an' wahoo slicin' through pelagic waters, plus snappers an' groupers hittin' deep. Locals pulled in 20+ bones yesterday alone, plus a few 10-pound jacks an' barracuda.Best lures? Go wit soft plastics like DOA Shrimp or mirrolure twitchbaits for bones—work 'em slow on di flats. For reef an' offshore, vertical jiggin' wit shiny metal jigs or poppers like Halco Roosta. Live bait kings di bait game—pilchards or ballyhoo on circle hooks for mahi an' kings, finger mullet for snook in mangroves.Hot spots: Check di West End off Grand Bahama for tarpon rollin' in di cuts, or di Berry Islands flats 'round Great Harbour Cay—bones an' permits eatin' dere right now.Rig up, stay safe on di water, an' tight lines!Thanks for tunin' in, an' remember to subscribe. Dis has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.