Inshore with Rachel

by Capt. Rachel Cato Summer can offer some of the best fishing. Go early and get off before 10:30/11:00am or … Jul 1st, 2019

Mangrove Snapper and Nubby

by Capt. James Vadas July is a great time to fish for mangrove snapper in the warm gin clear water … Jul 1st, 2019

Summer Bite

by Capt. Mike Manis Depending on how many days you were up at 4:00 a.m. preparing to tarpon fish, it … Jul 1st, 2019

It’s All About The Kids

by:Chasten Whitfiel We started off our morning at the boat dock in Cortez at 7am and I found myself helping … Jun 2nd, 2019

Inshore with Capt. Rachel

by Capt. Rachel Last month FWC closed seasons on snook, redfish and sea-trout.  These species are catch and release only through … Jun 2nd, 2019

Tarpon Time on Anna Maria Island

by Capt. James Vadas On these windy days in between the storm fronts I have been fishing around Emerson point … Jun 1st, 2019

Red Snapper Season

by Capt. Tom Bailas The Red Snapper species is just about on every angler’s wish list this month. First, let’s … Jun 1st, 2019

Here We Go Again

by Capt. Mike Manis For many, this could simply be an extension of May.  If the tarpon are numerous, it’s … Jun 1st, 2019

It’s all About The Kids

By: Chasten Whitfield We awoke at 6am to get our bait for our day. As we made a short run … May 1st, 2019

Anna Maria Island Adventures

by Capt. James Vadas The inshore fishing action is really good right now. We have been catching, snook, redfish, trout … May 1st, 2019

Inshore with Capt. Rachel

by Capt. Rachel Cato So many options this month, it’ll be hard to decide what to fish for.  If you’re a … May 1st, 2019

Window of Opportunity

by Capt. Mike Manis Right now, it’s hard not to think tarpon. For many, including myself, we wait all year … May 1st, 2019

Fishing for Kings

by Capt. Tom Bailas Spring is here and I have been patiently awaiting the water temperatures to warm up. The … Mar 31st, 2019

It’s All About The Kids

By: Chasten Whitfield Our morning started off by waking up at 5am loading the boat and then my trusty camera … Mar 31st, 2019

King Cobia

by Capt. James Vadas We were recently on an offshore trip with a couple of college kids who were treating … Mar 31st, 2019

Inshore with Capt. Rachel

By Capt. Rachel Cato So long cold fronts and hello Spring! Winter will typically be gone by now and weather … Mar 31st, 2019

On the Fly

by Capt. Mike Manis With this month, SWFL enters what many consider the beginning of the fishing season. In and … Mar 31st, 2019

It’s All About The Kids

By Chasten Whitfield My bass team mate Adam and I made a quick trip to Cortez after returning from college … Mar 1st, 2019

Eco-Tour with a Side of Mackerel

by Capt. James Vadas Being a local fishing guide and teaching people about fishing makes up the majority of my … Mar 1st, 2019

Inshore with Capt. Rachel

by Capt. Rachel Cato I will try to keep this month’s forecast brief. Are you ready to go catching instead … Mar 1st, 2019