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Tarpon Migration, The Spring Sweep

By Caitlyn Gatrell May is a special time of year in the backcountry of the Everglades. The birds are flying …

Swim Your Jig

By Joe Sheaffer If I had to pick one lure to fish, with no hesitation it would be a jig. …

Kids and Fishing

By: Jessica Hendrie Bass fishing holds a special place in my heart. I grew up fishing with my dad and …

From the Captains...

Heating Up

By: Capt. Billy Norris Offshore action across the Gulf this past month has been nothing short of fantastic! The spring …

Migration Time

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

Tarpon On the Move

By: Alex Baumann Each May, the waters of Pine Island Sound fill with the rolling backs of migrating tarpon, signaling …

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Tarpon Time

By: Capt. Andrew Bennett For most nearshore anglers in Southwest Florida the most challenging fish to catch is the Tarpon. …

Many Choices

By: Capt. Dave Stephens Without a doubt, May is probably one of my favorite months to fish Charlotte Harbor. Our …

May Is the Month

By: Captain Terry Fisher May is the month for opportunities galore when it comes to targeting fish. Moderate and consistent …

Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles

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 …

March Tips

By: Capt. Andrew Bennett Early March conditions usually include some of the lowest water temperatures of the year in this …

February Hogfish

By: Capt. Andrew Bennett February is the shortest month of the year and is often the coldest month of the …

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