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Capt. Rick Grassett’s Sarasota, FL Fishing Forecast for November 2009 by Rick Grassett (11/06/2009)
There will be a lot of action this month on shallow and deep grass flats and in the coastal gulf. Snook will make their way towards backcountry areas, staging along sandbars as they go. Reds and trout will spend more time feeding on shallow flats as water temperatures cool. In the coastal gulf, Spanish and king mackerel, little tunny and cobia will follow bait schools south as the gulf water also cools.
There will be a lot of action this month on shallow and deep grass flats and in the coastal gulf. Snook will make their way towards backcountry areas, staging along sandbars as they go. Reds and trout will spend more time feeding on shallow flats as water temperatures cool. In the coastal gulf, Spanish and king mackerel, little tunny and cobia will follow bait schools south as the gulf water also cools.
Redfish + Light Tackle = Awesome Action by Woody Gore (11/02/2009)
Fishing for Redfish is one of the most exciting things you\'ll ever do as an angler. These drag screaming thugs can certainly test your measure as an angler.
Fishing for Redfish is one of the most exciting things you\'ll ever do as an angler. These drag screaming thugs can certainly test your measure as an angler.
Orange Beach Fishing for Bull Redfish in Fall & Winter by Don McPherson (10/27/2009)
How do you spend your winter? Experiencing cooler weather, football games, hunting, busy schedules, staying inside, Orange Beach fishing… Wait a minute. You didn't think that going to the beach and fishing just happened in the summer? For many, it does. But for me, the fall and winter is about all of the above and much more.
How do you spend your winter? Experiencing cooler weather, football games, hunting, busy schedules, staying inside, Orange Beach fishing… Wait a minute. You didn't think that going to the beach and fishing just happened in the summer? For many, it does. But for me, the fall and winter is about all of the above and much more.
Check Out That Moon by Terry Frankford (10/27/2009)
Using the Solunar tables can turn a \"Fishing Trip\" into a \"Catching Trip\" - give em a try.
Using the Solunar tables can turn a \"Fishing Trip\" into a \"Catching Trip\" - give em a try.
Fishing for greater amberjack open and thriving in the Florida Keys by Chris Johnson (10/24/2009)
Amberjack fishing in Gulf of Mexico federal waters is closed, but remains open in the Atlantic off the Florida Keys.
Amberjack fishing in Gulf of Mexico federal waters is closed, but remains open in the Atlantic off the Florida Keys.
Emerald Coast Redfish Club Makes Last Stop in Niceville, Florida by Brant Peacher (10/19/2009)
The last stop in the 2009 ECRC tournament series will be held in Niceville, FL on Saturday October 24th, 2009, at Blue Water Bay Marina. A number of teams will fight it out to see who will become the 2009 team of the year!
The last stop in the 2009 ECRC tournament series will be held in Niceville, FL on Saturday October 24th, 2009, at Blue Water Bay Marina. A number of teams will fight it out to see who will become the 2009 team of the year!
The Storm of 1998 by Judy Helmey (10/13/2009)
I have been a charterboat captain for over fourty years ...The Storm of 1998! changed my life forever! A must for anyone that plays on the water! Thanks Captain Judy
I have been a charterboat captain for over fourty years ...The Storm of 1998! changed my life forever! A must for anyone that plays on the water! Thanks Captain Judy
Galveston Bay Fishing After Hurricane Ike by Alan Pereyra (10/09/2009)
A brief description of how fishing in Galveston Bay Texas is after huricane Ike.
A brief description of how fishing in Galveston Bay Texas is after huricane Ike.
Spinning for Cob by Stefano Schoonees (09/04/2009)
The idea of spinning for cob and expecting to actually get a strike really frightens the living daylights out of me, but after seeing 2 cob being landed by an angler from PE made me think a bit.
The idea of spinning for cob and expecting to actually get a strike really frightens the living daylights out of me, but after seeing 2 cob being landed by an angler from PE made me think a bit.
Persevere - We all hit a dry patch sometime by Stefano Schoonees (08/19/2009)
In the 40+ years I have been fishing I had the good fortune to fish with many fine anglers and have learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way. Most of these lessons had to do with fish and bait and rigs, but a few lessons had nothing to do with the basics or even advanced skills needed to become a great angler.
In the 40+ years I have been fishing I had the good fortune to fish with many fine anglers and have learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way. Most of these lessons had to do with fish and bait and rigs, but a few lessons had nothing to do with the basics or even advanced skills needed to become a great angler.
Deep Water Drop Shotting by Mike Laubscher (08/13/2009)
Drop shot in essence has become a named used for fishing soft fishing plastic lures in saltwater, and there are several ways to do this.
Drop shot in essence has become a named used for fishing soft fishing plastic lures in saltwater, and there are several ways to do this.
Trolling Dynamics For Small Ski Boats by Mike Laubscher (08/13/2009)
It is a common belief that the fish are scared of your boat, whilst the fact is that they are actually attracted to it. Armed with this knowledge and the correct dynamics of setting up your lures; and the knowledge of how these lures perform, your can turn your small ski-boat into a mobile FAD (Fish Attracting Device) and convert your litres of fuel into kilograms of fish.
It is a common belief that the fish are scared of your boat, whilst the fact is that they are actually attracted to it. Armed with this knowledge and the correct dynamics of setting up your lures; and the knowledge of how these lures perform, your can turn your small ski-boat into a mobile FAD (Fish Attracting Device) and convert your litres of fuel into kilograms of fish.
August is Slam Time in the Florida Keys by Chris Johnson (08/02/2009)
If the past two months are any indication of things to come, August should be slamming with everything from dolphin, tuna, marlin and swordfish to snapper and grouper. Regardless of your target species, you will have greatest success during the low light periods of early morning, evening or even at night. The midday heat quite often puts the fish off their feed for a span of a few hours, with the exception of the billfish.
If the past two months are any indication of things to come, August should be slamming with everything from dolphin, tuna, marlin and swordfish to snapper and grouper. Regardless of your target species, you will have greatest success during the low light periods of early morning, evening or even at night. The midday heat quite often puts the fish off their feed for a span of a few hours, with the exception of the billfish.
Florida Keys: Lobster season is here! by Chris Johnson (07/22/2009)
Spend your mornings and evenings fishing ... your afternoons lobstering. A great way to vacation in the waters of the Florida Keys!
Spend your mornings and evenings fishing ... your afternoons lobstering. A great way to vacation in the waters of the Florida Keys!
Marathon Florida Kyes: fish for goods eats or good sport this week by Chris Johnson (07/08/2009)
There are about a hundred and one ways to prepare fresh Florida Keys snapper. And, now's the time to get out and catch yourself a nice cooler-full! Sport fishing for marlin and sailfish will spice your adventures on the water.
There are about a hundred and one ways to prepare fresh Florida Keys snapper. And, now's the time to get out and catch yourself a nice cooler-full! Sport fishing for marlin and sailfish will spice your adventures on the water.
From Russia to Fish... by Hap Farrell (07/07/2009)
This about a young Russian woman who tries sport fishing for the first time. She goes fishing for striped bass on Cape Cod Bay
This about a young Russian woman who tries sport fishing for the first time. She goes fishing for striped bass on Cape Cod Bay
Pulling big reds from mangroves by Terry Frankford (07/02/2009)
It can get tricky, however if you plan it correctly you can do it. Just a few simple tactics used can produce some great redfish results. First - approach as quite as possible.
It can get tricky, however if you plan it correctly you can do it. Just a few simple tactics used can produce some great redfish results. First - approach as quite as possible.
Video Games vs Fishing... by Hap Farrell (06/30/2009)
This is about getting kids out of the house and enjoying the out doors. By exposing them to sport fishing you my show them something that will peak their interest.
This is about getting kids out of the house and enjoying the out doors. By exposing them to sport fishing you my show them something that will peak their interest.
No vacation time for the fish in Marathon Fla Keys! by Chris Johnson (06/24/2009)
If you are lucky enough to be in Marathon Fla Keys on vacation – or even luckier to live here – you are in for a real treat this week. The fishing has been absolutely fantastic, and there's no sign of it coming to an end. All venues – offshore, reef, wreck – are producing outstanding catches.
If you are lucky enough to be in Marathon Fla Keys on vacation – or even luckier to live here – you are in for a real treat this week. The fishing has been absolutely fantastic, and there's no sign of it coming to an end. All venues – offshore, reef, wreck – are producing outstanding catches.
Florida Keys Fishing Forecast: July is Magical by Chris Johnson (06/22/2009)
Throughout the country, the month of July conjures up thoughts of fireworks, family picnics and summer vacation. In the Florida Keys, add lobster mini season and night snapper fishing to the magical mix. Can you imagine anything more delightful than a day spent snorkeling the warm Keys waters in search of tasty crustaceans followed by an evening on the reef catching hefty mangrove and yellowtail snapper?
Throughout the country, the month of July conjures up thoughts of fireworks, family picnics and summer vacation. In the Florida Keys, add lobster mini season and night snapper fishing to the magical mix. Can you imagine anything more delightful than a day spent snorkeling the warm Keys waters in search of tasty crustaceans followed by an evening on the reef catching hefty mangrove and yellowtail snapper?
Simple Tackle for Sea Trout by Terry Frankford (06/16/2009)
Go light for Sea Trout - to much trash on the terminal tackle side can spook your fish.
Go light for Sea Trout - to much trash on the terminal tackle side can spook your fish.
Netting your bait by Terry Frankford (05/18/2009)
Tell the difference for better baits, it can make a big difference. Here is the "How To" on West Central Florida baits.
Tell the difference for better baits, it can make a big difference. Here is the "How To" on West Central Florida baits.
June Fishing forecast tampa Bay by Danny Guarino (05/12/2009)
June is fast approaching and with that we can expect towering thunderstorms and daily afternoon westerly sea breezes both of which are welcome in light of the 90 plus degree temperature we will have for the next four months. Just be aware of both the wind and afternoon storms.
June is fast approaching and with that we can expect towering thunderstorms and daily afternoon westerly sea breezes both of which are welcome in light of the 90 plus degree temperature we will have for the next four months. Just be aware of both the wind and afternoon storms.
Erin Elizabeth Charters ready by Mark Whitney (03/30/2009)
We will be ready for those Monster Stripers we had last Spring
We will be ready for those Monster Stripers we had last Spring
Solunar tables do work by Terry Frankford (03/29/2009)
Pick them up at your local bait shop or order off the internet - it just may be worth it.
Pick them up at your local bait shop or order off the internet - it just may be worth it.
Spring Reef Fishing - Coastal Georgia by Richie Lott (03/13/2009)
Water Temps warm and the bite.....? That\'s right. It\'s finally back on.
Water Temps warm and the bite.....? That\'s right. It\'s finally back on.
Winter Trout Tips by Terry Frankford (02/19/2009)
Looking for warmer waters and slowing down the retrieve can bring great results.
Looking for warmer waters and slowing down the retrieve can bring great results.
World Record King mackerel by Craig Lahr (02/16/2009)
King mackerel caught on 6lb tippet.with hard wor and many lost kings finaly paid off
King mackerel caught on 6lb tippet.with hard wor and many lost kings finaly paid off
Fishing the Solunar Tables by Terry Frankford (01/30/2009)
Pick the best time to fish, catch more, and make the best of your trip. Learn to use the Solunar major and minor feeding tables, and you will be eating fish for dinner, not chicken.
Pick the best time to fish, catch more, and make the best of your trip. Learn to use the Solunar major and minor feeding tables, and you will be eating fish for dinner, not chicken.