Sarasota Fishing & Outdoors
Coastal Angler Magazine’s Sarasota/Bradenton/Venice Edition is best resource for anglers & outdoor enthusiasts. Browse through our fishing reports, forecasts, fishing tips and advice from the local guides and prolific anglers.
Mr. Twister Baits
by Dan Carns Many of you have heard the name Mister Twister, long-time player in the freshwater fishing world … Apr 1st, 2018Dad’s Old Tackle Box
By Dick Braun Well, the blind squirrel found one! I received a phone call from a gentleman who said he … Apr 1st, 2018Rods, Not Remotes!
‘Reel Life’ By Misty Wells As we all sit back and take a look around for the next generation … Apr 1st, 2018From the Captains...

Baseball and Fishing
by Capt. James Marko If you’re from the Lee County area then you know every February through March we have … Apr 1st, 2018
SWFL Fishing in April
by Capt. Terry Fisher April should be fantastic based on water level forecasts, temperatures and bait availability. Tarpon and … Apr 1st, 2018
Sarasota Kayak Fishing – April 2018
by Eric Henson Springtime is here! Every year is different with how late the cold fronts last. All the fish … Apr 1st, 2018
Offshore with Capt. Tom – April 2018
APRIL…By far is the best month of the year to fish offshore. Say goodbye to the winter cloths and breakout … Apr 1st, 2018
Inshore Fishing with Rachel – April 2018
by Capt. Rachel Cato Let me let you in on my fishing secrets… I actually lose sleep worrying … Apr 1st, 2018Fly Fishing & Kayaks
by Dan Carns: Kayaks are inherently suited to dock fishing, but do require some advance planning and maneuvering to … Dec 1st, 2017Got Twelve Weight in your closet? If not, we’re here to say you should
If you’ve spent any time on the water lately you’ve probably noticed something. The sun is brutal—and unless you prefer … Mar 1st, 2018Jig & Fly of the Month
March 2018 Fly of the Month: CJ Tarpon Thunder In development since last tarpon season. We are bringing this … Mar 1st, 2018Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles

Follow the Water Temperature – April 2018
by Fishin’ Frank What is the perfect bait? Are there any rules about bait? Which stay constant or true? Not … Apr 1st, 2018
How to Identify a Good Tackle
By Bruce Andersen Did you try taking Ryobi Reel that we introduced last month? I will talk about fishing line … Apr 1st, 2018
Crown Jewel
By Wayne Nichols Now that South Florida’s regular big game hunting season has come to an end, that only means … Mar 1st, 2018
Follow the Water Temperature
by Fishin’ Frank The water temps affect the fish just like they do people and now it is perfect so … Mar 1st, 2018
Offshore Adventure
As an avid inshore angler, I don’t get too many opportunities to go offshore. But my good friend Captain Eric … Mar 1st, 2018
Family Fun
by Rick Bennett I have great kids. All four of them are genuinely fun to be around and very helpful … Mar 1st, 2018
Family Fun
by Rick Bennett Have you ever been paddle boarding or fishing in what you thought was a remote corner of … Feb 1st, 2018