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Jack Attack

By Caitlyn Gatrell Every angler has different preferences when it comes to what’s considered a “good catch”. Most think of …

Cooler Waters

By: Capt. Dave Stephens This time of the year in Southwest Florida normally brings cooler weather, and a lot less …

The Art of Fish Tails

By: Jessica Hendrie Fish tails. They’re more than just a fish’s rear end, they’re like the engine. The drive. All …

From the Captains...

What’s the Pattern

By Joe Sheaffer Pattern fishing, what does that mean? How do anglers figure out the pattern? Many anglers have these …

Comfort First

By: Mike Hammond My American Canoe Association instructors and former Boy Scout leaders probably would not be happy with this …

Slow and Steady

By Joe Sheaffer As we enter the fall season, we will be looking for schools of redfish entering the bays …

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Capt. Terry’s Strategies

By: Capt. Terry Fisher The last couple of months have prevented many from fishing due to excessive heat, tropical depressions, …

The Cooler Temps

By: Capt. Bart Marx The hot summer season has winded down and it is a great time to get some …

Kayak Fishing

By: Dan Carns Saltwater fishing is an exciting sport, especially if you come from a freshwater background. I began my …

Fort Myers Fishing & Outdoor Articles

October’s Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx October begins the migration and stone crab season opens to the public on October 15th.  Be …

Escaping the Heat

By: Capt. Bart Marx September in Southwest Florida has been hot and this month there should be some changes. The …

Summer Fishing

By: Capt. Bart Marx So far this year it has been hot and the waters in our area have been …

Summer in SWFL

Capt. Bart Marx Summer in SWFL and things are hot already. And going offshore it may be a little cooler …