Sarasota Fishing & Outdoors

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Clumps

By: Joe Sheaffer When we think of grass in the surf, it means fishing is going to be a challenge. … Jun 30th, 2024

Springtime Tarpon Fishing

By: Caitlyn Gatrell Tarpon fishing is nothing short of an adventure. It’s an intense and challenging yet rewarding activity. If … Jun 30th, 2024

Mahi Mania

by Jessica Harris Hendrie When it comes to combining the thrill of fishing and the joy of eating, nothing beats … Jun 30th, 2024

From the Captains...

Algal Blooms Threaten Coastal Fish Populations

It’s the hottest part of the year in Florida, increasing the risk of devastating algal blooms in our waterways and … Jun 30th, 2024

Kayak Fishing

By: Eric Henson This summer has been pretty hot and not very wet. Last year’s weather was very similar in these … Jun 30th, 2024

Hurricane Preparation

By: Brycin We all know hurricane season is here and is going to be here through the end of November. Nearly … Jun 30th, 2024

Protect Beach Wildlife from Fireworks this July Fourth Weekend

Thinking about taking fireworks out to the beach for an Independence Day celebration? Some things to keep in mind! Although … May 31st, 2024

June in Southwest Florida

By: Capt. Bart Marx In Southwest Florida, June is considered silver king time as the big schools of the migratory … May 31st, 2024

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July’s Activity

By: Capt. Dave Stephens July is a month that many different things should be going on. Sometimes Mother Nature can … Jun 30th, 2024

Moby Dick Returns to Key Colony Beach

By: Captain Terry Fisher It is 1st Mate Vicki and my annual trip to the Florida Keys for two weeks … Jun 30th, 2024

Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles

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

On the River

By Joe Sheaffer It has been a challenge for our area in SWFL this fall. Hurricane Ian and Red tide … Dec 31st, 2022

Cooler Temps

By: Eric Henson Well, the weather has cooled down a bit, but that doesn’t mean the fishing will be cooling down! In … Nov 30th, 2022

Sawfish News

Oct 31st, 2022

Artificial Lures

By: Dan Carns Fishing with artificial lures is a little bit art, a little bit luck and a lot of … Oct 31st, 2022