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Springtime Tarpon

By: Caitlyn Gatrell Springtime tarpon fishing is one of the most anticipated times of the year for an angler. It’s … Apr 30th, 2025

Keep it Simple

By Joe Sheaffer On a recent fishing trip my friend wanted to know about the way I retrieve my jig … Apr 30th, 2025

In The Kitchen with Jessica

By: Jessica Hendrie It’s my favorite time! Time to eat! After long days and nights of fishing, the main thing … Apr 30th, 2025

From the Captains...

Tarpon Fishing

By: Capt. Billy Norris Tarpon are one of the most sought-after gamefish in the world.  Drag screaming runs combined with … Apr 30th, 2025

May’s Action

By: Capt. Bart Marx The cool fronts have slowed and it’s now easier to travel offshore. The annual migration of … Apr 30th, 2025

Prime Snook Time

By: Eric Henson If you are looking to bend a rod or listen to a smoking drag, May is your … Apr 30th, 2025

Change of Weather

By: Dan Carns Now that spring has arrived the weather is going to take a dramatic turn from windy and … Apr 30th, 2025

Springtime is Here

By: Capt. Billy Norris Finally, after a long winter filled with unexpected cold fronts, seemingly endless windy days, mysterious fog … Apr 1st, 2025

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Abundant Opportunities

By: Capt. Dave Stephens The month of May is probably one of the most diverse months to fish the Charlotte … Apr 30th, 2025

Boca Grande Tarpon and Beyond

By: Captain Terry Fisher The month of May will bring to our area one of the most spectacular displays of … Apr 30th, 2025

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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

Cooler Temps

By: Eric Henson Well, the weather has cooled down a bit, but that doesn’t mean the fishing will be cooling down! In … Nov 30th, 2022

Sawfish News

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Artificial Lures

By: Dan Carns Fishing with artificial lures is a little bit art, a little bit luck and a lot of … Oct 31st, 2022