Warm sunny days with calm seas followed by afternoon thunderstorms is our typical weather pattern for June as summer sets in. Although Southwest Florida is rapidly growing, you notice a big decline of boaters and anglers over the next several months. As far as fishing goes, there will be ...
Don’t get me wrong, I love tarpon fishing, especially at night, but when tarpon time rolls around in May, it’s also time to challenge another personal favorite — Mr. Shark. What’s not to like? They get big, as in really big. They are powerful and will definitely test your tackle ...
With great spring fishing already upon us, here are a few tips that can make the upcoming season healthier and safer. Have you had a visit with the dermatologist for your skin cancer screening yet this year? Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and go. It may save your life. If you’re ...
It’s tough to be a Southwest Florida angler this time of year. I like trout and ultra-lite fishing and the trout have been bigger than normal this year. With the same gear I could fish pompano and whiting around the passes and have a great chance at Spanish macs in the same vicinity. Maybe up ...
Tarpon time? Yes, it’s on and Boca Grande is filling up with your next angling trophy. If you’ve only read about it but are ready to experience Boca’s tarpon fishing, if at all possible, go with a guide or experienced local to understand some basics like no anchoring, how to approach and ...
Wind and slow moving water, plus a few days with cooler weather made for tough fishing for a good part of the past week. Following a full moon, we get several days of long, weak tides, add a few days with gusty northeast winds and you can expect less than desirable fishing conditions. With that ...
