Sarasota Fishing & Outdoors
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Beasts of the Mangroves
By: Caitlyn Gatrell In the mangroves tucked in the backwaters, there are quite a few species lingering around. There are … Aug 31st, 2025Opening the Bail
By: Joe Sheaffer On a recent fishing trip, I hooked into a very nice snook. This snook was very close … Aug 31st, 2025Birthday Blues
By: Jessica Hendrie September is a special month for me! It’s my birthday month and you know what that means? … Aug 31st, 2025From the Captains...
The Height of Summer
By: Capt. Billy Norris Temperatures are soaring down here in sunny Southwest Florida, and the fish are reacting accordingly. The … Aug 31st, 2025
September’s Weather
By: Capt. Bart Marx Being able to go offshore for snapper this month with decisively depend on the weather. On … Aug 31st, 2025
Kayak Fishing
By: Dan Carns There are any number of reasons to kayak fish and I believe that the simplicity of it … Aug 31st, 2025
September Grouper
By: Capt. Andrew Bennett One of the many things that I love about being a charter captain is the way … Aug 31st, 2025
Stellar Fishing
By: Capt. Billy Norris The bite has continued to be productive both offshore and inshore. It’s that time of year … Jul 31st, 2025Latest in Fishing & Outdoor GearUpload Your Photo
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September’s Fisheries
By: Capt. Dave Stephens We managed to make it to September, with the past months being hot. Charlotte Harbor has … Aug 31st, 2025Letter of Appreciation
By: Capt. Terry Fisher Recently 1st Mate Vicki and I received the following letter from a ‘long-time’ client turned friend … Aug 31st, 2025Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles
Stuff Happens
By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Years ago, I was fishing for snook with my wife (the first lady of fishing) on … Aug 31st, 2025
Leave Problems at the Dock
By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Over the years, I’ve found that the issues of life can get in your head … Jul 31st, 2025
Summer in SWFL
Capt. Bart Marx Summer in SWFL and things are hot already. And going offshore it may be a little cooler … Jun 30th, 2024
Diving and Fishing the Florida Keys
By: Capt. Tony Young April is one of my favorite months to dive and fish, I see it as a … Mar 31st, 2023
Kayak Fishing
By: Eric Henson With spring rolling in and it being a mildly cool winter, I try to enjoy the cooler … Feb 28th, 2023
Fishing With Artificials
By: Eric Henson Anyone who knows me will tell you that when it comes to inshore fishing, I am an … Jan 31st, 2023
On the River
By Joe Sheaffer It has been a challenge for our area in SWFL this fall. Hurricane Ian and Red tide … Dec 31st, 2022