Bill Russell

Over the week we found schools in northern Pine Island Sound and on bars in open water on the south and eastern perimeter of Charlotte Harbor. They aren't real consistent where they show up day to day, but when we find them there is often at least a couple hundred in a school and they are big and hungry. They are averaging about thirty inches.

Inshore fishing for mangrove snapper has been on fire. We haven't really been targeting them yet we have been catching plenty with many of them running over two pounds while fishing for snook, redfish and trout. Trout fishing has been consistent while snook fishing has not. The smaller fish have been bending a few rods but we had a difficult time all week getting the bigger fish to eat. Hopefully with fall in the air that will change soon and the big ones will start chewing.

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"Catch The Action" with Captain Bill Russell

Fish Species: Redfish, snook, mangrove snapper
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Bill Russell

About The Author: Captain Bill Russell

Company: Gulf Coast Limited Professional Guide Se

Area Reporting: southwest florida including Sanibel, Pine Island Sound, Charlotte Harbor, Matlacha Pass

Bio: "Catch The Action" with Captain Bill Russell. As a native of Pine Island Bill has spent his entire life fishing the waters surrounding the Island and has been a professional fishing guide for fourteen years and loves to share the local knowledge and history of the waters. The waters surrounding Pine Island including Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass, Charlotte Harbor, Sanibel, Captiva and Boca Grande are a true fishing Mecca that provide a wide choice of angling thrills. We specialize in light tackle fishing for Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Sea Trout, Sharks and a variety of other species. Not only do our waters provide World Class fishing opportunities our Islands and waters are also abundant with a wide variety of wildlife and beautiful scenery, so bring a camera! We customize each trip to ensure everyone on board has a great time and will return again. From the small child to the novice to the most experienced angler we will make your trip a memorable one. Spend a day on the waters of Southwest Florida and "Catch The Action" with Captain Bill Russell

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