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Backwater Battles With A Baby OTW!

By Caitlyn Gatrell   If you’re a monthly follower of the Coastal Angler Magazine, then you’ve probably come across quite …

Approaching Summer

By: Dave Stephens June is the gateway for summer on Charlotte Harbor. This time of year, the harbor is without …

Chasing Yellowfin Tuna

By: Jessica Hendrie  There is absolutely nothing that compares to the pure chaos of a yellowfin bite. One minute you …

From the Captains...

Speed up for Summer

By: Joe Sheaffer The weather and water temperatures are warming. Southwest Florida anglers need to transition their strategies to catch …

Heating Up

By: Capt. Billy Norris As we transition from spring into the summer, the bite has been heating up across Bonita …

Flyfishing with Alex

By: Alex Baumann June around Sanibel is when things start to feel dialed in. The spring scramble fades out and …

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2nd Mate ‘Moby Dick’ Crosses the Rainbow Bridge

By: Capt. Terry Fisher It is with heavy hearts that 1st Mate Vicki and I inform our friends and clients …

Castnets and Livewells

By: Capt. Bart Marx The waters have warmed up nicely and the bait has moved into the local waters and …

Kayak Fishing

By: Dan Carns There are so many options when it comes to artificial baits. Do you choose hard twitch baits, …

Fort Myers Fishing & Outdoor Articles

Migration Time

By: Capt. Bart Marx The waters have warmed up and one of the most anticipated events is the migration of …

Warmer Waters

By: Capt. Bart Marx Now that it is April in Southwest Florida, temperatures are warming up as the waters get …

Go With What You Have

By: Capt. Tim Ramsey  There I was. Panama. The wind was calm. The sun shined brightly. The aroma of steak …