The red tide counts have dropped a great deal along the beaches, though it is anybody's guess how it will be in august. My a/c went out this weekend so I spent all my time trying to get it fixed instead of fishing. Some of my friends caught Snook, Redfish, and Jacks at Honeymoon Island this weekend. Snook are spawning in the passes right now and will also be showing up along the beaches. Personally I like an intermediate line, I seem to catch more fish with it, but that might be just me. Fell free shoot me an e-mail when you get here and I may be able to hook up with you and show you a few spots.
Bill