Sarasota Fishing & Outdoors
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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 … Sep 29th, 2025Don’t Overlook Points
By Joe Sheaffer “What areas do you like to fish”? I get that question fairly often from friends and other … Sep 29th, 2025What Fishing Teaches
By: Jessica Hendrie There’s something about a fishing pole in hand that goes far beyond catching a fish. For many … Sep 29th, 2025From the Captains...

Tackle Organization
By: Capt. Billy Norris Unlike freshwater, saltwater fishing can be overwhelming to new anglers when it comes to your tackle … Sep 29th, 2025
Time Change
By: Capt. Bart Marx As the days begin to get shorter and nights get longer, this is the time of … Sep 29th, 2025
Kayak Fishing
By: Dan Carns As a kayak fishing instructor and guide for Gulf Coast Kayak, I focus a lot on the … Sep 29th, 2025
October Redfish
By: Capt. Andrew Bennett Charter fishing is no doubt hard work, but I am thankful that I get to introduce … Sep 29th, 2025
The Height of Summer
By: Capt. Billy Norris Temperatures are soaring down here in sunny Southwest Florida, and the fish are reacting accordingly. The … Aug 31st, 2025Latest in Fishing & Outdoor GearUpload Your Photo
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October’s Opportunities
By: Capt. Dave Stephens The fishery in Southwest Florida is known for its red fish, and this year is looking … Sep 29th, 2025Final Summer Trip
by Captain Terry Fisher August usually is the closing month for my annual summertime fishing trips to the Florida Keys. … Sep 29th, 2025Sarasota 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 … Sep 29th, 2025
Stuff Happens
By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Years ago, I was fishing for snook with my wife (the first lady of fishing) on … Aug 31st, 2025
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 … Jul 31st, 2025
Summer in SWFL
Capt. Bart Marx Summer in SWFL and things are hot already. And going offshore it may be a little cooler … Jun 30th, 2024
Diving and Fishing the Florida Keys
By: Capt. Tony Young April is one of my favorite months to dive and fish, I see it as a … Mar 31st, 2023
Kayak Fishing
By: Eric Henson With spring rolling in and it being a mildly cool winter, I try to enjoy the cooler … Feb 28th, 2023
Fishing With Artificials
By: Eric Henson Anyone who knows me will tell you that when it comes to inshore fishing, I am an … Jan 31st, 2023












