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Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report for 4/28 through 5/2/2008 by Rick Grassett (5/11/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout, bluefish and snook during the week of April 28th. The best action was on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay with trout and bluefish.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout, bluefish and snook during the week of April 28th. The best action was on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay with trout and bluefish.
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report for 4/13 through 4/27/2008 by Rick Grassett (4/27/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action during the past couple of weeks with reds, snook, trout, bluefish and Spanish mackerel. The best action was in Sarasota Bay with trout and reds.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action during the past couple of weeks with reds, snook, trout, bluefish and Spanish mackerel. The best action was in Sarasota Bay with trout and reds.
The Kings have arrived by Terry Frankford (4/17/2008)
In-shore fishing is good with snook, redfish and trout. Near-shore has produced some great action with Spanish & King mackerel.
In-shore fishing is good with snook, redfish and trout. Near-shore has produced some great action with Spanish & King mackerel.
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report for 4/7 through 4/13/2008 by Rick Grassett (4/13/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with a variety of fish during the past week. Anglers using spin tackle caught and released reds, trout, bluefish and a pompano. Fly anglers scored with trout, ladyfish, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and a red.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with a variety of fish during the past week. Anglers using spin tackle caught and released reds, trout, bluefish and a pompano. Fly anglers scored with trout, ladyfish, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and a red.
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report for 3/26 through 4/6/2008 by Rick Grassett (4/06/2008)
Anglers fishing with me for the past 10 days had good action with a variety of species. Reds, trout, bluefish and Spanish mackerel were caught and released by anglers using fly and spin tackle. The best action continues to be on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay.
Anglers fishing with me for the past 10 days had good action with a variety of species. Reds, trout, bluefish and Spanish mackerel were caught and released by anglers using fly and spin tackle. The best action continues to be on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay.
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report for 3/16 through 3/26/2008 by Rick Grassett (3/26/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action during the past 10 days. Anglers using spinning tackle scored with snook, reds, pompano, Spanish mackerel and bluefish. Fly anglers caught and released trout, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, pompano and reds. The best action was with snook on the flats of Terra Ceia and Sarasota Bays.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action during the past 10 days. Anglers using spinning tackle scored with snook, reds, pompano, Spanish mackerel and bluefish. Fly anglers caught and released trout, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, pompano and reds. The best action was with snook on the flats of Terra Ceia and Sarasota Bays.
Sarasota Bay Fishing For Trout, Spanish Mackeral, Bluefish, Pompano by Rick Grassett (3/15/2008)
Anglers fishing with me the past several weeks had good action in Sarasota Bay with trout, Spanish mackerel, bluefish and pompano on flies and jigs. Anglers fishing Charlotte Harbor scored with trout and reds. Despite water temperatures being up and down with the passing of several
Anglers fishing with me the past several weeks had good action in Sarasota Bay with trout, Spanish mackerel, bluefish and pompano on flies and jigs. Anglers fishing Charlotte Harbor scored with trout and reds. Despite water temperatures being up and down with the passing of several
We had to move around to find fish, however it proved productive by Terry Frankford (3/15/2008)
Weather sure has been an issue for the past couple of weeks. Cold fronts, wind, and rain made the beginning of March seem more like February. My client's and I had to really hunt for the fish
Weather sure has been an issue for the past couple of weeks. Cold fronts, wind, and rain made the beginning of March seem more like February. My client's and I had to really hunt for the fish
Capt. Rick Grassett's Fishing Report for 2/18 through 2/24/2008 by Rick Grassett (2/24/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action this week with Spanish mackerel, bluefish, trout and redfish. We also caught and released a few snook on an evening trip.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action this week with Spanish mackerel, bluefish, trout and redfish. We also caught and released a few snook on an evening trip.
Knockin' The Barnacles Off! by Douglas C. Ricciardi (2/18/2008)
What seemed to be just an average day of fishin’ became a stellar, personal record setting day. IT WORKS!
What seemed to be just an average day of fishin’ became a stellar, personal record setting day. IT WORKS!
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report for 1/29 through 2/17/2008 by Rick Grassett (2/17/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action in Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor during the past couple of weeks. Sarasota Bay had the most variety and best action with bluefish, pompano, Spanish mackerel and trout. Anglers fishing Charlotte Harbor with me also had good action with trout.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action in Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor during the past couple of weeks. Sarasota Bay had the most variety and best action with bluefish, pompano, Spanish mackerel and trout. Anglers fishing Charlotte Harbor with me also had good action with trout.
Redfish & Sheepshead action keeping rods bent by Terry Frankford (2/12/2008)
With the water staying a little warmer than a normal February fishing great. The redfish are still biting and the sheepshead are starting their spawn
With the water staying a little warmer than a normal February fishing great. The redfish are still biting and the sheepshead are starting their spawn
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report for 1/18 through 1/28/08 by Rick Grassett (1/28/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with a variety of fish during the past week and a half. Fly anglers caught and released bluefish, trout and ladyfish while anglers using spinning tackle caught and released reds, trout and bluefish.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with a variety of fish during the past week and a half. Fly anglers caught and released bluefish, trout and ladyfish while anglers using spinning tackle caught and released reds, trout and bluefish.
Live Select Shrimp = Big Redfish by Terry Frankford (1/17/2008)
Finding a large school of big Redfish that hang around the same area for a few weeks makes for great catch & release action on lite-tackle
Finding a large school of big Redfish that hang around the same area for a few weeks makes for great catch & release action on lite-tackle
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report for 1/8 through 1/17/2008 by Rick Grassett (1/17/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action in Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor during the past 10 days. Fly anglers scored with trout, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and ladyfish. In addition to those species, anglers using spinning tackle also caught and released big reds, little tunny and flounder.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action in Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor during the past 10 days. Fly anglers scored with trout, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and ladyfish. In addition to those species, anglers using spinning tackle also caught and released big reds, little tunny and flounder.
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report for 12/26/07 through 1/7/08 by Rick Grassett (1/07/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action during the week from Christmas to New Years Day. Fly anglers caught and released trout, Spanish mackerel, bluefish and ladyfish on Ultra Hair Clouser flies in Sarasota Bay. Anglers using conventional tackle caught and released trout, reds, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and ladyfish in Charlotte Harbor and Sarasota Bay.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action during the week from Christmas to New Years Day. Fly anglers caught and released trout, Spanish mackerel, bluefish and ladyfish on Ultra Hair Clouser flies in Sarasota Bay. Anglers using conventional tackle caught and released trout, reds, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and ladyfish in Charlotte Harbor and Sarasota Bay.
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report for 12/17 through 12/25/2007 by Rick Grassett (1/07/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout and bluefish on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay recently. In addition, we also caught scattered large Spanish mackerel and pompano in the same areas.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout and bluefish on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay recently. In addition, we also caught scattered large Spanish mackerel and pompano in the same areas.
Nearshore & Inshore still producing by Terry Frankford (1/04/2008)
Mackerel, Kings, and Little Tunny Nearshore reefs. Redfish, Sheepshead, and Pompano Inshore structure
Mackerel, Kings, and Little Tunny Nearshore reefs. Redfish, Sheepshead, and Pompano Inshore structure
Hot inshore for big Red Drum - Hot offshore for Little Tunny & King Mackerel by Terry Frankford (12/18/2007)
The fish have really been hot in the Gulf of Mexico on the near shore artificial reefs with Little Tunny, and King Mackerel on lite tackle stealing the show.
The fish have really been hot in the Gulf of Mexico on the near shore artificial reefs with Little Tunny, and King Mackerel on lite tackle stealing the show.
Capt. Rick Grassett�s Fishing Report for 12/5 through 12/16/2007 by Rick Grassett (12/17/2007)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB�s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had great action with Spanish mackerel, bluefish and trout. In addition, we also caught and released pompano and king mackerel in Sarasota Bay and the coastal gulf.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB�s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had great action with Spanish mackerel, bluefish and trout. In addition, we also caught and released pompano and king mackerel in Sarasota Bay and the coastal gulf.
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report for 11/25 through 12/4/2007 by Rick Grassett (12/04/2007)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had fast action with trout, Spanish mackerel and bluefish recently. In addition we also caught and released snook, redfish and a legal grouper in skinny water!
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had fast action with trout, Spanish mackerel and bluefish recently. In addition we also caught and released snook, redfish and a legal grouper in skinny water!
Fast and Fun Action on Sarasota's Near-Shore Reefs by Terry Frankford (11/28/2007)
King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Lesser Amberjack, Barracuda, and Little Tunny have been on the near shore artificial reefs off of Sarasota.
King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Lesser Amberjack, Barracuda, and Little Tunny have been on the near shore artificial reefs off of Sarasota.
Sarasota Report by Bob Smith (11/28/2007)
Kevin wanted to boat the fish himself while I took the pictures and then get him back in the water quickly. He grabbed the fish by the tail and got him in on the second try. 'Wow, he said, this fish has got to go forty pounds'.
Kevin wanted to boat the fish himself while I took the pictures and then get him back in the water quickly. He grabbed the fish by the tail and got him in on the second try. 'Wow, he said, this fish has got to go forty pounds'.
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report for 11/11 through 11/24/2007 by Rick Grassett (11/24/2007)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with a variety of fish during the past couple of weeks. Fly and spin anglers scored with reds, snook, trout, pompano, flounder and bluefish on the flats. Anglers using spinning tackle caught and released Spanish mackerel, bluefish and ladyfish in the coastal gulf off Lido Key.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with a variety of fish during the past couple of weeks. Fly and spin anglers scored with reds, snook, trout, pompano, flounder and bluefish on the flats. Anglers using spinning tackle caught and released Spanish mackerel, bluefish and ladyfish in the coastal gulf off Lido Key.
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report for 11/4 through 11/10/2007 by Rick Grassett (11/10/2007)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with a variety of fish during the past week. Fly anglers caught and released Spanish mackerel, redfish, snook and trout. In addition to those species, anglers using spinning tackle also caught little tunny and king mackerel.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with a variety of fish during the past week. Fly anglers caught and released Spanish mackerel, redfish, snook and trout. In addition to those species, anglers using spinning tackle also caught little tunny and king mackerel.
Action near shore and inshore if you can find good weather by Terry Frankford (11/09/2007)
There are fish both near shore and in shore so you need to adjust with the weather.
There are fish both near shore and in shore so you need to adjust with the weather.
Capt. Rick Grassett's Fishing Report for 10/22 through 11/3/2007 by Rick Grassett (11/04/2007)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action during the past couple of weeks. Fly and spin anglers caught and released trout, reds, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, little tunny and cobia. We had good action in both the coastal gulf and on the flats.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action during the past couple of weeks. Fly and spin anglers caught and released trout, reds, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, little tunny and cobia. We had good action in both the coastal gulf and on the flats.
Non-Stop action on Near Shore Artificial Reefs by Terry Frankford (10/24/2007)
It's fast and furious action this time of year on the Near Shore Reefs. Several species have arrived do to the cooler water temps and the abundance of bait. Light tackle action at it's best.
It's fast and furious action this time of year on the Near Shore Reefs. Several species have arrived do to the cooler water temps and the abundance of bait. Light tackle action at it's best.
Windy but Fishey! by Douglas C. Ricciardi (10/24/2007)
Although the wind was so strong, I couldn't set the anchor, the Smokers didn't mind.
Although the wind was so strong, I couldn't set the anchor, the Smokers didn't mind.
Capt. Rick Grassett's Fishing Report for 10/15 through 10/21/2007 by Rick Grassett (10/21/2007)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had action with a variety of fish during the past week. Fly anglers caught and released little tunny (false albacore) and Spanish mackerel off Siesta Key. Anglers using spinning tackle caught and released little tunny, bluefish, trout, snook, jacks, ladyfish and a cobia in Sarasota and Charlotte Harbor on a variety of lures.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had action with a variety of fish during the past week. Fly anglers caught and released little tunny (false albacore) and Spanish mackerel off Siesta Key. Anglers using spinning tackle caught and released little tunny, bluefish, trout, snook, jacks, ladyfish and a cobia in Sarasota and Charlotte Harbor on a variety of lures.