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The 10K Islands

By Caitlyn Gatrell In the Ten Thousand Islands of Southwest Florida, there’s a unique environment that holds home to thousands …

What to Target

By: Capt. Dave Stephens October is normally the month when we begin to get a slight break from the intense …

The Legacy of the Aluminum Hull

By: Jessica Hendrie There is such a unique kind of magic that happens when three generations collide on the water, …

From the Captains...

Go When You Get A Chance

By: Joe Sheaffer Most Tuesday Mornings, I’m in Englewood, Florida for a Church Group. I usually plan to hit one …

Quite the Mix

By: Capt. Billy Norris The bite has been real strong for Pale Horse Fishing Charters, with steady action offshore and …

Calusa Blueway Tournament

By: Mike Hammond It is back! After a one-year hiatus, the Calusa Blueway Kayak Fishing Tournament has returned and is …

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The Hunt for Red October

By: Capt. Terry Fisher Now is the time! Those looking for opportunities to catch big redfish; now is the time! …

Castnets and Livewells

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

Calusa Blueway Kayak Tournament

By: Dan Carns The 2026 Calusa Blueway Kayak Slam Tournament is returning to Southwest Florida and it includes some great …

Fort Myers Fishing & Outdoor Articles

By the Wake

by: Capt. Jim Kalvin The genesis of this column was to share a few true stories from our Southwest Florida …

Relearning an Old Lesson, The Hard Way

By: Capt. Tim Ramsey   I hate relearning things I already know. I never seem to relearn things I like, …

The St. Pete Time Machine

By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Hi everybody. I hope your spring was a good one. Things have been weird for me …

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