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Live baiter or purist, January is the month for you in Miami's Biscayne Bay

With cooler water tempaeratures, extended feeding windows and a plethora of species available, Biscayne Bay has a host of options for lures and live baits.

December Wish List Comes True

It\'s December and the fishing is at its apex with countless species awaiting a properly presented cast.
Shallow Water Flats Wading

Winter Wade Fishing

It's that time of the year when we get those negative tides; you know the ones I'm talking about, where you can barely get the boat off the trailer. So for you adventurist types, break out the waders and hit those shallow water flats.

Hernando Beach inshore action HOT

The fishing off this area of the Nature Coast has been very productive. Catching good numbers of quality fish on every trip.

Hernando Beach fishing report

This is a great time of year to fish so get out and bend a rod on this area of the Nature Coast
Redfish On The Indian River Lagoon

Cocoa Beach Inshore Fishing Report August 2012

Inshore fishing on the Indian River has been improving here lately. As the waters begin to clear sight fishing will also begin to improve with it.

California Halibut Carcasses Wanted!!!

From May thru August of 2012 and 2013, I will be looking for volunteer anglers to donate California Halibut carcasses (whole or filleted) for a scientific study, which will estimate the growth rates, length and age at maturity and egg production of California Halibut from Half Moon Bay, Monterey Bay and Morro Bay.

The Redfish Are Biting

Ever wanted to stalk the grass flats in search of big Redfish or Trout using only artificial bait? Well, that\'s our number one specialty here at Fish Happens Charters.

Jupiter Loxahatchee River turning on

The Jupiter area is becoming alive. Palm Beach offering big Jacks. Trout Season comes to a close.

Fishing The No Motor Zone

For those anglers who have been waiting for near perfect conditions to go fishing, they will have to wait no longer. With the month of November upon us, a combination of calm conditions, sunny skies, and cooler temperatures will help anglers locate a variety of game fish inshore waters.
Tom Boyle shows off his first flood tide Red

Northeast Florida Tailing Redfish Forecast Sept 2010

Anglers will be stalking tailing Redfish on the flooded grass flats here in Jacksonville and St Augustine for the next 3 months.

Tips on catching Redfish

Redfish are plentiful and eating in Tampa. Learn some tips to help you succeed on your next Redfish trip.

What is saltwater flats fishing?

Ask your norhtern friends what saltwater fishing is. They will tell you that Tampa Bay saltwater fishing is for offshore, large party boats and lots of anglers.
Allcatch Charters

What is Flats Fishing

Saltwater fishing may mean something different to our northern friends. They may not even understand what saltwater flats fishing is. Her is my take.

May Showers Brings Spring Reds

During the month of May, conditions will be favorable for a near perfect day of catching fish along Florida's Space Coast. Light winds, warm weather, and abundant sunshine should allow many anglers the opportunity to catch fish. As temperatures begin to warm up, it will be important for anglers to get an early start.
Nice Dunedin trout.  18 to 22 inches

Excllent fishing the end of March w/redfish and trout

As the weather continues to warm, not fast enough for me, the trout and redfish bite continues. Numerous days of both redfish and trout.

Spring Time Fishing

As spring like conditions returns, water levels will begin to rise slightly in the both the Indian and Banana Rivers as well as the No Motor Zone.

Redfishing the Spring

Tips and tricks to fishing the Lower Laguna Madre
A nice mess of Trout and Reds Accumulating in our Baitwell

Trout and Redfish - Georgia Inshore Fishing Around The Shells

Trout and Redfishing in Georgia can be tricky. So many areas look perfect, but so many of them are simply not. The answer? Usually, the shells....
Lots of glare

Polarized Sunglasses For Boating and Fishing

For years, boaters and fishermen have used polarized sunglasses to reduce glare because they spend so much time on the water. If you think that you need polarized lenses then it is best to look for a pair of sunglasses with polarizing filters.
Morning reds

Fish are Chewin and the Bones are Back

Talking about the fish kill in Florida and the good bite that follows
Using electric trolling motor

Using an electric trolling motor effectively

Control your boat and fish in shallow water with an electric trolling motor. If you are out searching the flats and need to be quit, use your trolling motor.
Red Drum

A little salt never hurt anyone

Save those left over shrimp - they make tasty treats for winter fish.

February Fishing Forecast Tampa Bay Florida

What to expect fishing wise in Tampa Bay in February 2010

Fishing In The New Year

During the month of January, there should be many opportunities for anglers to catch a wide variety of fish along the Florida's east coast. When fishing inshore, redfish as well as black drum should be willing to bite a variety of live and artificial lures along channel drop offs.

January 2010 Fishing Forecast by Capt Gary Burch

There is plenty of opportunity to catch fish in the winter months. Big gator trout move into the bays this time of season.

Fishing cold fronts in West Central Fl.

Don't let the Florida cold fronts keep you dry docked. With a little timing, there is plenty of opportunity to catch fish.
Pat Campbell\'s Grassett\'s Snook Minnow fly night snook caught with Capt. Rick Grassett

Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Forecast for December 2009

Snook season closes this month, however catch and release fishing can be good if it isn't too cold. Trout season remains closed in December in the south region but you might find them in potholes or around creek mouths. Reds should feed on shallow flats on sunny afternoons this month.
8 lb Oahu Bonefish with flyrod

Sightfishing in Paradise 101

Oahu offers some of the best flats fishing in the world! Expect shots at tailing and cruising bonefish that average 4-8 lbs with a legitamate shot at the next world record. Trevally are also present and can get over 30lbs!
Redfish

Go Light for Great Action

Using light tackle makes for great action when catching inshore species. Hooking a fish in open water you still have to take your time - let it run - tiring it out - then bring it in for the catch or release.