Catching a Redfish and a Strange Creature

by | Jun 18, 2018 | Blog |

My last client, an 81 year old man caught a redfish that pulled him around in circles in the kayak.  After a good battle he finally landed the 18″ keeper for dinner.  he caught several smaller fish that day but this one was his trophy for the day....

Snook Giving Me a Sleigh Ride Florida Style

by | Jun 17, 2018 | Blog |

Fishing for fish close to the mangrove trees in SW Florida can get a little tricky.  Especially when you hook into a Snook or Redfish.  This past week I hooked into a Snook about ten feet away from the mangrove shoreline.  After a few jumps he proceeded...

How Tides Mislead Anglers: Tides vs Current

by | May 20, 2018 | Blog |

HOW TIDES MISLEAD ANGLERS April 29, 2014   The most misunderstood factor in coastal fishing isn’t selecting the right lure, fishing the right spots or using the right rods and reels, it’s is tide, and the way it affects fish and fishing. Most anglers have a basic...

Catching Trout in Lemon Bay

by | May 8, 2018 | Blog |

My doctor told me of a good spot to fish in Lemon Bay for Seatrout, he said he always catches trout in this spot. I usually fish Gasparilla Sound,but this day I decided to try Lemon Bay in Placida. I managed to catch a few Trout and one Flounder. The wind was blowing...

Fishing Gasparilla Sound With a Father and Son

by | Apr 24, 2018 | Blog |

Fun day on the water with a father and son from New Hampshire. The father has been out with me several times in the past with his friends. His son, Keagan used a push-button reel to catch some trout, pinfish and a catfish. He caught on very quick to my instruction on...