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Fishing In Paradise by Bill Russell (6/14/2009)
Perfect weather conditions made fishing in Southwest Florida an absolute pleasure this week
Perfect weather conditions made fishing in Southwest Florida an absolute pleasure this week
Tarpon and Snook Fishing Along Beaches by John Kumiski (6/02/2009)
Fly and spin fishing for tarpon and snook this week along the Gulf beaches in Lee County and Pine Island Sound
Fly and spin fishing for tarpon and snook this week along the Gulf beaches in Lee County and Pine Island Sound
Tarpon and Snook, Now is the Time to Catch Both by Bill Russell (5/29/2009)
Tarpon and snook dominated the fishing in Southwest Florida. While the tarpon are getting all the attention this is the best time of year to catch both.
Tarpon and snook dominated the fishing in Southwest Florida. While the tarpon are getting all the attention this is the best time of year to catch both.
Clearing Skies Improves Opportunities In Southwest Florida by Bill Russell (5/23/2009)
Unstable weather created a tough week for anglers. The fish were there you just had to dodge storms daily.
Unstable weather created a tough week for anglers. The fish were there you just had to dodge storms daily.
Tarpon From Charlotte Harbor To Sanibel by Bill Russell (5/17/2009)
The tarpon are thick from the beaches of Sanibel up through Charlotte Harbor. Some days they could be sighted free jumping everywhere while on other days they played hard to find.
The tarpon are thick from the beaches of Sanibel up through Charlotte Harbor. Some days they could be sighted free jumping everywhere while on other days they played hard to find.
Tango with a Tarpon In Southwest Florida by Bill Russell (5/08/2009)
After a long windy wait the tarpon have arrived. Large pods of fish were found throughout the waters of Southwest Florida.
After a long windy wait the tarpon have arrived. Large pods of fish were found throughout the waters of Southwest Florida.
Shark Fishing In Southwest Florida by Bill Russell (5/02/2009)
This week we were fishing for sharks each day. A large group of anglers from Denmark arrived for their annual week of shark fishing day and night.
This week we were fishing for sharks each day. A large group of anglers from Denmark arrived for their annual week of shark fishing day and night.
Snook Season winding down in Southwest Florida by Bill Russell (4/26/2009)
Snook fishing was fair but not great heading into the end of season. Big sea trout and spanish mackerel were biting well and the "big boys" including tarpon and sharks are making their way inshore.
Snook fishing was fair but not great heading into the end of season. Big sea trout and spanish mackerel were biting well and the "big boys" including tarpon and sharks are making their way inshore.
A variety of species this week in Southwest Florida by Bill Russell (4/17/2009)
Our fishing had its ups and downs this week, it wasn't overall great and it wasn't bad. If you were open minded and took what each day gave you fishing was actually pretty good
Our fishing had its ups and downs this week, it wasn't overall great and it wasn't bad. If you were open minded and took what each day gave you fishing was actually pretty good
Fishing With The Wind by Bill Russell (4/11/2009)
Wind has been the story for the better part of the past five weeks and this week was no exception. A late season cool front dropped down early in the week and slowed the bite for a few days, but the fishing picked right back up again by the end of the week.
Wind has been the story for the better part of the past five weeks and this week was no exception. A late season cool front dropped down early in the week and slowed the bite for a few days, but the fishing picked right back up again by the end of the week.
Satlwater and Freshwater Report from SouthWest Florida by Dominick Greco (3/26/2009)
This report is for Satlwater and Freshwater Report from SouthWest Florida. We offer the a professional top of the line world famous Kayak Fishing Service and accessories for the kayaks. We instruct,Pro Staff and Guide all Southwest Florida Waters. We are currently filming the pilot of our new TV show on Fishing and Kayaking.
This report is for Satlwater and Freshwater Report from SouthWest Florida. We offer the a professional top of the line world famous Kayak Fishing Service and accessories for the kayaks. We instruct,Pro Staff and Guide all Southwest Florida Waters. We are currently filming the pilot of our new TV show on Fishing and Kayaking.
Week Ending 4-26 by George Howell (4/29/2008)
Hard scouting and time on the water lead to.....karma?
Hard scouting and time on the water lead to.....karma?
2 weeks of great fishing!! by George Howell (3/26/2008)
March winds have been blowing, but the fishing has been just as strong. Cut bait has been the ticket, and the fishing should get better as summer gets closer.
March winds have been blowing, but the fishing has been just as strong. Cut bait has been the ticket, and the fishing should get better as summer gets closer.
Fishing Went from calm and productive, to WINDY! by George Howell (3/10/2008)
Fishing Went from calm and productive, to WINDY! Still fish to be caught during the big blow, if you can find the right place to stay out of it and still move around....
Fishing Went from calm and productive, to WINDY! Still fish to be caught during the big blow, if you can find the right place to stay out of it and still move around....
Pine Island And Charlotte Harbor Fishing by Andy Boyette (2/18/2008)
Spring like weather patterns continue, with the mildest winter I can remember in recent history. Red fish fishing is not as good as it should be with reds being
Spring like weather patterns continue, with the mildest winter I can remember in recent history. Red fish fishing is not as good as it should be with reds being
Customer Reports by Butch Rickey (12/04/2007)
There's no Florida fishing report this week, as I wasn't on the water. So, this is a great opportunity for me to bring you some more customer reports and pictures from near and far.
There's no Florida fishing report this week, as I wasn't on the water. So, this is a great opportunity for me to bring you some more customer reports and pictures from near and far.
Fall Is In The Air by Butch Rickey (10/18/2007)
The first hint of fall in the air combined with great new moon tides to make for an awesome week of fishing. In fact, the best fishing I've seen in a long time.
The first hint of fall in the air combined with great new moon tides to make for an awesome week of fishing. In fact, the best fishing I've seen in a long time.
Good Redfish and Snook Fishing by Butch Rickey (10/03/2007)
First up on Monday, was my old friend Willy Van Der Vorst, who vacations here this time of year on most years. This year Willy brought his lovely new wife Corene. Willy is a blast to have in the boat, as he's a natural comedian, and he has plenty of jokes to tell, too.
First up on Monday, was my old friend Willy Van Der Vorst, who vacations here this time of year on most years. This year Willy brought his lovely new wife Corene. Willy is a blast to have in the boat, as he's a natural comedian, and he has plenty of jokes to tell, too.
Port Sanibel Fishing by Butch Rickey (9/08/2007)
I had only one trip for the week, and it was a tough but fun one. It fell on the Tuesday after a three day holiday weekend. Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest of the year on the water. It often takes our shallow water fish a couple of days to settle down and let you get close enough to catch one.
I had only one trip for the week, and it was a tough but fun one. It fell on the Tuesday after a three day holiday weekend. Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest of the year on the water. It often takes our shallow water fish a couple of days to settle down and let you get close enough to catch one.
Fishing Has Been Good by Butch Rickey (9/02/2007)
I was on the water two days this week; Monday and Friday. With a descent but very uncharacteristic breeze on Monday, it actually wasn't bad out there. But, yesterday, with hardly any air moving, it was just miserable. Fortunately, the fishing was pretty good.
I was on the water two days this week; Monday and Friday. With a descent but very uncharacteristic breeze on Monday, it actually wasn't bad out there. But, yesterday, with hardly any air moving, it was just miserable. Fortunately, the fishing was pretty good.
Fort Myers Area Inshore Fishing by Butch Rickey (8/23/2007)
What was to be a four day work week, rare for August, wound up being a two day week. Monday, I attended what was the most beautiful funeral service celebrating the life of Capt. Sean Middleton's mother, Lynda. There were a ton of folks there, including lots of fishermen and fishing guides. Lynda was a water baby, and finally succumbed to a long, six year battle with cancer.
What was to be a four day work week, rare for August, wound up being a two day week. Monday, I attended what was the most beautiful funeral service celebrating the life of Capt. Sean Middleton's mother, Lynda. There were a ton of folks there, including lots of fishermen and fishing guides. Lynda was a water baby, and finally succumbed to a long, six year battle with cancer.
Florida Fishing Guides Report by Butch Rickey (8/11/2007)
I'm trying to take some time off during August, as I usually do. I had no trips this week, so in keeping with the feature I started last week, I have included some great catches submitted by some of my friends.
I'm trying to take some time off during August, as I usually do. I had no trips this week, so in keeping with the feature I started last week, I have included some great catches submitted by some of my friends.
Trophy Speckled Trout by Butch Rickey (4/24/2007)
First up on Monday were Jeff Falk, his wife Pat, and daughter Courtney, down from Englewood, Florida. I liked them as soon as I met them and knew we were going to have a great time regardless of how the fishing went. We were laughing and cutting up before they even stepped foot on the Talon.
First up on Monday were Jeff Falk, his wife Pat, and daughter Courtney, down from Englewood, Florida. I liked them as soon as I met them and knew we were going to have a great time regardless of how the fishing went. We were laughing and cutting up before they even stepped foot on the Talon.
Sanibel Island Fishing For Snook by Butch Rickey (4/08/2007)
The week began with a rare Sunday trip. I know. I know! I don't do weekends. Actually, I will gladly do weekend days for my regular customers if I don't have a weekday open.
The week began with a rare Sunday trip. I know. I know! I don't do weekends. Actually, I will gladly do weekend days for my regular customers if I don't have a weekday open.
Another Late Season Front? by Butch Rickey (3/24/2007)
The tides this week were generally poor for most of the week. I always tell my prospective customers about how the tide affects the fishing, and how I see the catching prospects for their chosen day.
The tides this week were generally poor for most of the week. I always tell my prospective customers about how the tide affects the fishing, and how I see the catching prospects for their chosen day.
Bloom and Gloom? by Butch Rickey (3/13/2007)
There was no fishing report last week, but one important thing did happen. I reluctantly sold my Maverick 17 Master Angler backup boat to a great father-son team of Gary and Garret Parker.
There was no fishing report last week, but one important thing did happen. I reluctantly sold my Maverick 17 Master Angler backup boat to a great father-son team of Gary and Garret Parker.
Estero Bay Inshore Fishing Report by Larry Hendricks (3/01/2007)
Filled the well with one throw of the net. Found some hungry canal tarpon and medium size snook.
Filled the well with one throw of the net. Found some hungry canal tarpon and medium size snook.
Fishy, Can I Buy A Bite? by Butch Rickey (2/26/2007)
I know we've had periods of hard fishing in years past, but boy I'll tell you, this past week or so has erased the memories of previous episodes of lockjawed fish.
I know we've had periods of hard fishing in years past, but boy I'll tell you, this past week or so has erased the memories of previous episodes of lockjawed fish.
Prefishing Flatsmasters Qualifier Redfish Tournament by George Howell (2/22/2007)
Week of prefishing for redfish tournament. Plus tournament day details. Spent several days on the water this week prefishing for the Flatsmaster’s Qualifier tournament Sat. the 17th. The tournament was for 2 redfish, artificial lures only.
Week of prefishing for redfish tournament. Plus tournament day details. Spent several days on the water this week prefishing for the Flatsmaster’s Qualifier tournament Sat. the 17th. The tournament was for 2 redfish, artificial lures only.
Week ending 2-10-2007 by George Howell (2/11/2007)
Cold day charter and 2 days of scouting for my next red fish tournament
Cold day charter and 2 days of scouting for my next red fish tournament