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A Change in Temperature

By: Caitlyn Gatrell Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in the Hook ‘Em in the Glades fishing tournament again …

Beach Ladies

By Joe Sheaffer Poor man’s tarpon, a fitting name for such an aggressive feisty fish. Ladyfish can be found throughout …

How Fishing Shapes Behavior in Youth

By: Jessica Hendrie In a world that’s taken over by screens and instant gratification, the simple act of casting a …

From the Captains...

Winter Fishing

By: Capt. Billy Norris After a nearly unbearable hot summer, we are ready for cooler weather and the game fish …

Cooler Weather

By: Capt. Bart Marx As the water temperatures finally begin cooling down, it encourages the fish tomove around more as …

Fly Fishing on Sanibel

By: Alex Baumann The first light of dawn stretched over Sanibel Island, painting the sky in soft streaks of coral …

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A Chance at Fame and Fortune

By: Capt. Andrew Bennett What if I told you that you could hire a local fishing captain to take you …

December’s Opportunities

By: Capt. Dave Stephens This month can be kind of a tricky month which mainly depends on the weather. If …

Christmas in Dixie

By: Captain Terry Fisher It is that time of year when the area lights up with numerous visitors and homeowners …

Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles

November Snook

By: Capt. Andrew Bennett If you ask many saltwater anglers in this area what they are fishing for, I would …

Uninvited Guests

By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Two months ago, after having stored the boat for a few months, I hopped aboard and …

Stuff Happens

By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Years ago, I was fishing for snook with my wife (the first lady of fishing) on …

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