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Tampa Bay Fishing Report (7/30/2008)
[Tampa,FL] Storm day but the fish finally began feeding. Dodged thunderstorms all morning but had a decent catch.
[Tampa,FL] Storm day but the fish finally began feeding. Dodged thunderstorms all morning but had a decent catch.
Trout Are Still Hot In Tampa Bay (7/09/2008)
[Tampa,FL] Trout are still biting in deeper water grass. Free lined greenbacks are doing the trick.
[Tampa,FL] Trout are still biting in deeper water grass. Free lined greenbacks are doing the trick.
Good Day for a Weekend (6/30/2008)
[Tampa,FL] Sunday was a good day on the water despite all the boat traffic. Plenty of good fishing off the beaten paths. Fishing the open water for Mackerel and Trout was a bit bumpy from boat wakes but the wind calmed nicely.
[Tampa,FL] Sunday was a good day on the water despite all the boat traffic. Plenty of good fishing off the beaten paths. Fishing the open water for Mackerel and Trout was a bit bumpy from boat wakes but the wind calmed nicely.
Tampa Bay Open Water (6/26/2008)
[Tampa,FL] Big Macks and Blues are in Tampa Bay. Large Flounder and Seatrout are cruising the deeper grass flats.
[Tampa,FL] Big Macks and Blues are in Tampa Bay. Large Flounder and Seatrout are cruising the deeper grass flats.
Tampa Fishing Report June 2008 (5/29/2008)
[Tampa,FL] As a strong advocate of catch and release I thought I’d put a few words together about catching and safe leasing the things that bring us so much enjoyment. They are ours to protect and should we fail… shame on us.
[Tampa,FL] As a strong advocate of catch and release I thought I’d put a few words together about catching and safe leasing the things that bring us so much enjoyment. They are ours to protect and should we fail… shame on us.
Tampa Fishing Report May 2008 (5/29/2008)
[Tampa,FL] Greenbacks – Whitebait – Scaled Sardines Probably the number one live bait used in the bay area is a scaled sardine.
[Tampa,FL] Greenbacks – Whitebait – Scaled Sardines Probably the number one live bait used in the bay area is a scaled sardine.
Tampa Fishing Report April 2008 (4/29/2008)
[Tampa,FL] Spring is here…so dig out those rods and reels and get the boat checked out it’s time for another great summer of fishing on Tampa Bay. Do it now… then when you’re ready to go fishing you will be ahead of the game.
[Tampa,FL] Spring is here…so dig out those rods and reels and get the boat checked out it’s time for another great summer of fishing on Tampa Bay. Do it now… then when you’re ready to go fishing you will be ahead of the game.
Tampa Bay Report March 2008 (3/29/2008)
[Tampa,FL] The Tampa Bay waters are full of fish and offer excellent Snook, Redfish and Trout action starting at the north end of the Bay down to the Skyway.
[Tampa,FL] The Tampa Bay waters are full of fish and offer excellent Snook, Redfish and Trout action starting at the north end of the Bay down to the Skyway.
Tampa Fishing Report February 2008 (2/29/2008)
[Tampa,FL] The trout and pompano bite should continue. Don't forget those Sheepshead.
[Tampa,FL] The trout and pompano bite should continue. Don't forget those Sheepshead.
Tampa Bay Report January 2008 (1/29/2008)
[Tampa,FL] We should have some good trout fishing this month.
[Tampa,FL] We should have some good trout fishing this month.
Snook Season Re-opens September 1st (8/12/2007)
[Tampa,FL] August was a scorcher with humidity’s in the ninety’s but we’re still catching fish. You need to pick your times and places but the bites been fairly consistent. Perhaps not the numbers we’d like but still catching. Warm summer waters make fish lethargic for most of the day but when fishing at night they seem more active. Many summer anglers find nighttime fishing enjoyable and provided the mosquitoes don’t carry you off the fishing is relatively productive.
[Tampa,FL] August was a scorcher with humidity’s in the ninety’s but we’re still catching fish. You need to pick your times and places but the bites been fairly consistent. Perhaps not the numbers we’d like but still catching. Warm summer waters make fish lethargic for most of the day but when fishing at night they seem more active. Many summer anglers find nighttime fishing enjoyable and provided the mosquitoes don’t carry you off the fishing is relatively productive.
Tampa Bay’s Fishing Report August 2007 (8/12/2007)
[Tampa,FL] Comfort is paramount to all species and water temperature is a major factor because of its governing effect on a fish's bodily functions.
[Tampa,FL] Comfort is paramount to all species and water temperature is a major factor because of its governing effect on a fish's bodily functions.
Tampa Bay’s Fishing Report July 2007 (7/12/2007)
[Tampa,FL] Fishing’s been excellent all over Tampa Bay. Good reports of Snook, Redfish, Trout, Mackerel, Tarpon and Cobia being caught. Greenbacks are on every grass flats and markers. They are usually easy to get provided you anchor, chum and throw your net.
[Tampa,FL] Fishing’s been excellent all over Tampa Bay. Good reports of Snook, Redfish, Trout, Mackerel, Tarpon and Cobia being caught. Greenbacks are on every grass flats and markers. They are usually easy to get provided you anchor, chum and throw your net.
Tampa Bay’s Fishing Report June 2007 (6/12/2007)
[Tampa,FL] This month suggest the beginning of our hot… humid… summer days and should bring good catches of Snook, Redfish, Trout and Mackerel throughout the Bay area. All need to do is just go fishing.
[Tampa,FL] This month suggest the beginning of our hot… humid… summer days and should bring good catches of Snook, Redfish, Trout and Mackerel throughout the Bay area. All need to do is just go fishing.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report May 2007 (5/12/2007)
[Tampa,FL] Snook Season Closes… May 1, 2007 until September 1, 2007. You can still catch them but they got to go back. If you’re lucky enough to catch a really big spawning fish; be gentle when handling it because some of the large breeders may still have their eggs. If not handled carefully they could prematurely lose that precious cargo.
[Tampa,FL] Snook Season Closes… May 1, 2007 until September 1, 2007. You can still catch them but they got to go back. If you’re lucky enough to catch a really big spawning fish; be gentle when handling it because some of the large breeders may still have their eggs. If not handled carefully they could prematurely lose that precious cargo.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report April 2007 (4/12/2007)
[Tampa,FL] Expect good things to happen next month as the water continues to warm in the gulf, bays and backcountry. As the water continues its warming trend the bait will move onto the flats if it’s not already there.
[Tampa,FL] Expect good things to happen next month as the water continues to warm in the gulf, bays and backcountry. As the water continues its warming trend the bait will move onto the flats if it’s not already there.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report March 2007 (3/12/2007)
[Tampa,FL] What a great winter to be in Florida. The rest of the country’s been freezing their hind ends off when here in sunny Florida we’re in shorts, flops and T-Shirts… catching plenty fish.
[Tampa,FL] What a great winter to be in Florida. The rest of the country’s been freezing their hind ends off when here in sunny Florida we’re in shorts, flops and T-Shirts… catching plenty fish.
Tampa Bay’s Fishing Report February 2007 (2/12/2007)
[Tampa,FL] So far I can’t say it’s been much of a winter. I only remember one charter since mid December when I really needed to bundle up and then only for the ride. Checking a few local spots the other day we found plenty of fish and a few Snook still lounging around the flats in shallow water.
[Tampa,FL] So far I can’t say it’s been much of a winter. I only remember one charter since mid December when I really needed to bundle up and then only for the ride. Checking a few local spots the other day we found plenty of fish and a few Snook still lounging around the flats in shallow water.
Tampa Bay’s Fishing Report January 2007 (1/12/2007)
[Tampa,FL] Here it is January 2007, so where did 2006 go, seems like the years just fly by anymore. As we get further into winter we can expect some colder weather which means the Snook have moved into their winter haunts. Sometime after the first cold snap they begin transitioning into rivers, creeks, deep estuaries or anywhere holding warmer waters.
[Tampa,FL] Here it is January 2007, so where did 2006 go, seems like the years just fly by anymore. As we get further into winter we can expect some colder weather which means the Snook have moved into their winter haunts. Sometime after the first cold snap they begin transitioning into rivers, creeks, deep estuaries or anywhere holding warmer waters.
Tampa Bay August Fishing Report (7/30/2006)
[Tampa,FL] As usual, August remains hot without any degree of relief at lease for another couple of months. In spite of the heat, anglers willing to endure high temperatures and humidity can look forward to catching plenty of fish. From Mackerel to Tarpon everything is cooperating eating just about anything tossed in their direction.
[Tampa,FL] As usual, August remains hot without any degree of relief at lease for another couple of months. In spite of the heat, anglers willing to endure high temperatures and humidity can look forward to catching plenty of fish. From Mackerel to Tarpon everything is cooperating eating just about anything tossed in their direction.
Tampa Bay Fishing Hot Summer (7/15/2006)
[Tampa,FL] Ninety-degree weather and summertime humidity are part of July fishing. This means extra precautions when it comes to heat exhaustion. Keep yourself hydrated with plenty of fluids. Heat exhaustion grabs you when least expected and is sometimes fatal if not treated immediately.
[Tampa,FL] Ninety-degree weather and summertime humidity are part of July fishing. This means extra precautions when it comes to heat exhaustion. Keep yourself hydrated with plenty of fluids. Heat exhaustion grabs you when least expected and is sometimes fatal if not treated immediately.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report June 2006 (6/25/2006)
[Tampa,FL] Summer means hot and humid days and June is no exception. Expect good fishing this month but good fishing has a price… heat. Everything will be eating this month so plan your trips now and take advantage good summertime fishing.
[Tampa,FL] Summer means hot and humid days and June is no exception. Expect good fishing this month but good fishing has a price… heat. Everything will be eating this month so plan your trips now and take advantage good summertime fishing.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report May (5/25/2006)
[Tampa,FL] Snook are everywhere and they will really turn on this month as the water continues warming. Good tidal grass flats, passes or cuts from upper Tampa Bay all the way to Sarasota will prove productive.
[Tampa,FL] Snook are everywhere and they will really turn on this month as the water continues warming. Good tidal grass flats, passes or cuts from upper Tampa Bay all the way to Sarasota will prove productive.
Great Tampa Bay Fishing (4/14/2006)
[Tampa,FL] Typical wintertime fishing in upper and lower Tampa Bay, with one exception there are Sheepshead everywhere. Seems like thousands of them hanging around oyster bars, docks, pilings, and bridge fenders and they’re willing to eat.
[Tampa,FL] Typical wintertime fishing in upper and lower Tampa Bay, with one exception there are Sheepshead everywhere. Seems like thousands of them hanging around oyster bars, docks, pilings, and bridge fenders and they’re willing to eat.