Sarasota – Live, Fish, Play

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Fall Fishing

By: Caitlyn Gatrell When fall rolls into Southwest Florida, the area come alive as anglers hunt the water and bait …

Don’t Overlook Points

By Joe Sheaffer “What areas do you like to fish”? I get that question fairly often from friends and other …

What Fishing Teaches

By: Jessica Hendrie There’s something about a fishing pole in hand that goes far beyond catching a fish. For many …

From the Captains...

Tackle Organization

By: Capt. Billy Norris Unlike freshwater, saltwater fishing can be overwhelming to new anglers when it comes to your tackle …

Time Change

By: Capt. Bart Marx As the days begin to get shorter and nights get longer, this is the time of …

Kayak Fishing

By: Dan Carns As a kayak fishing instructor and guide for Gulf Coast Kayak, I focus a lot on the …

Tidecharts

October’s Opportunities

By: Capt. Dave Stephens The fishery in Southwest Florida is known for its red fish, and this year is looking …

Final Summer Trip

by Captain Terry Fisher August usually is the closing month for my annual summertime fishing trips to the Florida Keys. …

Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles

Uninvited Guests

By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Two months ago, after having stored the boat for a few months, I hopped aboard and …

Stuff Happens

By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Years ago, I was fishing for snook with my wife (the first lady of fishing) on …

Leave Problems at the Dock

By: Capt. Tim Ramsey   Over the years, I’ve found that the issues of life can get in your head …

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