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Winter in the Ten Thousand Islands

By: Caitlyn Gatrell We’re getting to that time of year when the temperatures drop, even if it’s not by much …

Breaking it Down

By: Joe Sheaffer There are many different approaches to the inshore fishing game, including drifting, chumming, fishing points, docks, channels …

Tackling Invasive Species

 By: Jessica Hendrie Beneath South Florida’s waters, a silent invasion is taking place. As our native fish swim around in …

From the Captains...

Calm Times

By: Capt. Billy Norris Fall is finally here!  Say goodbye to extreme heat and get ready for our cooler-weather fish …

December’s Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx It was a crazy year in the weather department, and I am glad it’s over. For …

Knots

By: Dan Carns I recently caught up with my friend Mike Westra at the Boat House in North Fort Myers. …

Tidecharts

Year’s End

By: Capt. Dave Stephens It’s the last month of the year, let’s hope we can close this one out and start …

Holiday Fishing

By: Captain Terry Fisher It is that time of year when the area lights up with numerous visitors and homeowners …

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 …

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 …

Kayak Fishing

By: Eric Henson With spring rolling in and it being a mildly cool winter, I try to enjoy the cooler …

Fishing With Artificials

By: Eric Henson Anyone who knows me will tell you that when it comes to inshore fishing, I am an …

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