Fishing Reports by Captain Steven Markovich
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Falls amazing action Tampa Bay (10/18/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Water tempertures in the 70's sets all kinds of species in motion. Its possible to catch 10 speieces in a day this time of year.
[Tampa,FL] Water tempertures in the 70's sets all kinds of species in motion. Its possible to catch 10 speieces in a day this time of year.
Big Macks Tampa Bay (10/16/2012)
[Tampa,FL] The size of this seasons neashore mackerel is amazing. These speedsters look more like Kingfish than Mackerel with 5-6 pounds becoming common!
[Tampa,FL] The size of this seasons neashore mackerel is amazing. These speedsters look more like Kingfish than Mackerel with 5-6 pounds becoming common!
Ronald McDonald Tournament (10/15/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Grand Slam Tournaments are populars on Tampa Bay. Catch a snook, redfish and trout and you quailify.
[Tampa,FL] Grand Slam Tournaments are populars on Tampa Bay. Catch a snook, redfish and trout and you quailify.
Non stop Bonita & Mackerel Tampa Bay (10/15/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Cooling water temps triggers the fall Bonita, Kingfish and Mackerel runs. Baitfish are here in mass and the action will only heat up as the water cools towards the mahical 72 mark.
[Tampa,FL] Cooling water temps triggers the fall Bonita, Kingfish and Mackerel runs. Baitfish are here in mass and the action will only heat up as the water cools towards the mahical 72 mark.
Mixed Bag Tampa Bay (10/06/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Snook action is getting close to pre frezze condtions.Trout are hold up in deeper water.
[Tampa,FL] Snook action is getting close to pre frezze condtions.Trout are hold up in deeper water.
Big Macks Bigger Bonita Huge Sharks Tampa Bay (10/06/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Mackerel and Bonita action is red hot both on the lower Tampa Bay and local beaches. Kingfish are starting to show up,look for that action to get better daily.Hard to find a better time for rod bending drag screaming action.
[Tampa,FL] Mackerel and Bonita action is red hot both on the lower Tampa Bay and local beaches. Kingfish are starting to show up,look for that action to get better daily.Hard to find a better time for rod bending drag screaming action.
Fathers Day Big Redfish Tampa Bay (6/20/2012)
[Tampa,FL] With Tarpon on the beaches, snook on the passes and redfish on the flats its tuff picking which to target. Brisk winds pushed us into protected waters.
[Tampa,FL] With Tarpon on the beaches, snook on the passes and redfish on the flats its tuff picking which to target. Brisk winds pushed us into protected waters.
Big Trout Tuff Reds Tampa Bay (3/14/2012)
[Tampa,FL] We were late by 30 seconds to the red hot redfish action. Numerous boats converged leaving us out of position. Good news we had some great trout action.
[Tampa,FL] We were late by 30 seconds to the red hot redfish action. Numerous boats converged leaving us out of position. Good news we had some great trout action.
Big Redfish Large Trout Tampa Bay (3/10/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Fishing between fronts the last 3 weeks has been good to very good. Today was all about big fish.
[Tampa,FL] Fishing between fronts the last 3 weeks has been good to very good. Today was all about big fish.
Giant Drum Big Redfish Trout Tampa bay (2/19/2012)
[Tampa,FL] The annual circus has arrived on Tampa Bay. Saturday afternoon almost 20 boats converged all within several feet of each other. Mix in multiple hook ups on giant drum and it gets messy.
[Tampa,FL] The annual circus has arrived on Tampa Bay. Saturday afternoon almost 20 boats converged all within several feet of each other. Mix in multiple hook ups on giant drum and it gets messy.
Non stop silver trout action Tampa Bay (2/07/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Acres of 12" Silver trout are stacked in giant schools pn St. Petersbrug beaches. Just about any live, cut bait or lure fished in 15' off local beaches will score trout after trout.
[Tampa,FL] Acres of 12" Silver trout are stacked in giant schools pn St. Petersbrug beaches. Just about any live, cut bait or lure fished in 15' off local beaches will score trout after trout.
Gator Trout Bonanza Tampa Bay (2/04/2012)
[Tampa,FL] The big trout bite on lower Tampa Bay was as good as it gets today. Dozens of jumbo trout came out to play today.
[Tampa,FL] The big trout bite on lower Tampa Bay was as good as it gets today. Dozens of jumbo trout came out to play today.
Plenty of Trout Tampa Bay (1/26/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Spring like conditions adorned Tampa Bay. Trout action remains red hot while refish were picky.
[Tampa,FL] Spring like conditions adorned Tampa Bay. Trout action remains red hot while refish were picky.
Gator Trout Tampa Bay (1/02/2012)
[Tampa,FL] With the morning charter landing over 40 fish expectations were very high for my afternoon clients. Never assume....
[Tampa,FL] With the morning charter landing over 40 fish expectations were very high for my afternoon clients. Never assume....
New Years Day Trout Tampa Bay (1/02/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Father taking thier children fishing is as good as it gets. New Years day I was lucky enough to start my year with a great trip.
[Tampa,FL] Father taking thier children fishing is as good as it gets. New Years day I was lucky enough to start my year with a great trip.
Challenging Day Tampa Bay (12/29/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The red hot trout action came to an abrupt halt! Tuesday storm chruned the water and trout will just not bite in dirty water.
[Tampa,FL] The red hot trout action came to an abrupt halt! Tuesday storm chruned the water and trout will just not bite in dirty water.
Gator Trout Tampa Bay (12/26/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Winter means large schools of fiesty sea trout to 20". Large female Gator trout are loaners and will be found very shallow 1-2'.
[Tampa,FL] Winter means large schools of fiesty sea trout to 20". Large female Gator trout are loaners and will be found very shallow 1-2'.
Gator Trout (12/26/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Winter brings outstanding trout action to Tampa Bay. Schooling trout to 20" can be caught in big quantitys. Large Gator Trout are loaners and will be skinny in less than 2' of water.
[Tampa,FL] Winter brings outstanding trout action to Tampa Bay. Schooling trout to 20" can be caught in big quantitys. Large Gator Trout are loaners and will be skinny in less than 2' of water.
Bonita Blitz Tampa Bay (12/20/2011)
[Tampa,FL] December is not known for Bonita action on Lower Tampa Bay. Tons of bait and mild temps have Bonita and Kingfish still hanging around. Look for more super action with a warm weather forecast the next 10 days.
[Tampa,FL] December is not known for Bonita action on Lower Tampa Bay. Tons of bait and mild temps have Bonita and Kingfish still hanging around. Look for more super action with a warm weather forecast the next 10 days.
Winter Slams Tampa Bay (12/18/2011)
[Tampa,FL] What a differnce a year makes! With water temps near 70 and tons of bait it feels more like October.
[Tampa,FL] What a differnce a year makes! With water temps near 70 and tons of bait it feels more like October.
Trout Unlimited Tampa Bay (12/10/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Hours of rod bending action makes for a fun day. Trout action on Tampa Bay is red hot.
[Tampa,FL] Hours of rod bending action makes for a fun day. Trout action on Tampa Bay is red hot.
Winter Slam Tampa Bay (12/06/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Winter is loaded with options in West Central Florida. Local flats and rivers are holding good numbers of snook, redfish and trout.
[Tampa,FL] Winter is loaded with options in West Central Florida. Local flats and rivers are holding good numbers of snook, redfish and trout.
Redfish Bonanza Tampa Bay (11/28/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The lower Tampa Bay Redfish action is red hot. Large mullet schools are holding redfish 20-35".
[Tampa,FL] The lower Tampa Bay Redfish action is red hot. Large mullet schools are holding redfish 20-35".
Trout Mackerel Mix Tampa Bay (11/28/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The rapidly approaching front put a damper on todays action. It was work locating both Trout and Mackerel that were willing to chew.
[Tampa,FL] The rapidly approaching front put a damper on todays action. It was work locating both Trout and Mackerel that were willing to chew.
BBI Grand Slam Tampa Bay 2011 (10/21/2011)
[Tampa,FL] I was excited to be ask back for the 2011 BBI Grand Slam Tournament benefitting Sheridan House Ministries. Giving back for kids is near and dear tomy heart.
[Tampa,FL] I was excited to be ask back for the 2011 BBI Grand Slam Tournament benefitting Sheridan House Ministries. Giving back for kids is near and dear tomy heart.
Great fall action Tampa Bay (10/08/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Cooling water temps has redfish feeding agreesively. Mackerel continue to invade lower Tampa Bay.
[Tampa,FL] Cooling water temps has redfish feeding agreesively. Mackerel continue to invade lower Tampa Bay.
Amazing Tarpon Kingfish action Tampa Bay (9/25/2011)
[Tampa,FL] As water temps cool and we approach October we know Mackerel and Kingfish will soon be here.Little did we know the explosion was about to start.
[Tampa,FL] As water temps cool and we approach October we know Mackerel and Kingfish will soon be here.Little did we know the explosion was about to start.
Grand Slam Tampa Bay (9/24/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Catching a snook redfish and trout on the same day is a Tampa Bay Grand Slam. Most tournaments are of this type.
[Tampa,FL] Catching a snook redfish and trout on the same day is a Tampa Bay Grand Slam. Most tournaments are of this type.
Fall Mackerel run Tampa Bay (9/20/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Every fall local beachs and grass flats get a major push of baitfish and cooler temps. Mackerel follow like clockwork and eat non stop.
[Tampa,FL] Every fall local beachs and grass flats get a major push of baitfish and cooler temps. Mackerel follow like clockwork and eat non stop.
Mackerel action Tampa Bay (9/19/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Cooling water temps and huge amounts of baitifsh equal the fall Mackerel blitz. As more baitfish arrives look for kingfish to arrive.
[Tampa,FL] Cooling water temps and huge amounts of baitifsh equal the fall Mackerel blitz. As more baitfish arrives look for kingfish to arrive.
Big Redfish and much more Tampa Bay (9/14/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The water has cooled to 80 degrees and the action is really warming up. Non stop action on trout jacks and sharks plus big reds.
[Tampa,FL] The water has cooled to 80 degrees and the action is really warming up. Non stop action on trout jacks and sharks plus big reds.
Gator Trout Tampa Bay (9/11/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Fall is in the air. Water temps have dropped and the fall redfish blitz is on.
[Tampa,FL] Fall is in the air. Water temps have dropped and the fall redfish blitz is on.
Big Redfish Tampa Bay (9/03/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Every fall jumbo redfish invade the passes and flats of lower Tampa Bay. Take your timeand make long casts and you will keep the school happy.
[Tampa,FL] Every fall jumbo redfish invade the passes and flats of lower Tampa Bay. Take your timeand make long casts and you will keep the school happy.
Redfish and more Tampa Bay (8/31/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Windy days present challenges for anglers. Take advantage of Islands and canals to find smooth sailing.
[Tampa,FL] Windy days present challenges for anglers. Take advantage of Islands and canals to find smooth sailing.
Non stop action Tampa Bay (8/22/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Local waters are warm the action is red hot. Deep grass flats are loaded with small baitfish. Trout Jacks Sharks are all at the dinner table.
[Tampa,FL] Local waters are warm the action is red hot. Deep grass flats are loaded with small baitfish. Trout Jacks Sharks are all at the dinner table.
F150 Ecoboost Goes Under Water At Boat Ramp (8/19/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Boating is not without its risk. Saftey is key for a great day on the water.
[Tampa,FL] Boating is not without its risk. Saftey is key for a great day on the water.
Great Kids Tampa Bay (8/15/2011)
[Tampa,FL] As Captain Billy Nobles always says Do yourself a favor and take a kid fishing. Sunday I had the pleasure of spending the morning with two fine young men.
[Tampa,FL] As Captain Billy Nobles always says Do yourself a favor and take a kid fishing. Sunday I had the pleasure of spending the morning with two fine young men.
Redfish Action Tampa Bay (8/15/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Residential redfish 20-23" are very active. Schools of large 30" redfish have been more challenging to find day to day. Slighty cooler water has helped the local bite.
[Tampa,FL] Residential redfish 20-23" are very active. Schools of large 30" redfish have been more challenging to find day to day. Slighty cooler water has helped the local bite.
Redfish Trout Sharks Tampa Bay (8/13/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Kids get bored quickly so keep things simple. Choose easy targets like trout or ladyfish.
[Tampa,FL] Kids get bored quickly so keep things simple. Choose easy targets like trout or ladyfish.
Summer Slam Tampa Bay (8/06/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Fish early or late and beat the heat. Redfish schools are roaming local flats.
[Tampa,FL] Fish early or late and beat the heat. Redfish schools are roaming local flats.
Kids Fish & Fun Tampa Bay (7/19/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Its allabout keeping things fun when teaching children how to fish. Keep rods bent and trips short.Keep these simple tips in mind and you will have a fishing partner for life.
[Tampa,FL] Its allabout keeping things fun when teaching children how to fish. Keep rods bent and trips short.Keep these simple tips in mind and you will have a fishing partner for life.
Tampa Bay Snook (7/16/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Snook appear to be making a comeback after the freeze of 2 years ago. It's nice seeing healthy fish young and old.
[Tampa,FL] Snook appear to be making a comeback after the freeze of 2 years ago. It's nice seeing healthy fish young and old.
Snook Redfish action Tampa Bay (6/18/2011)
[Tampa,FL] It was fun day chasing snook and redfish after weeks of non stop tarpon fishing. The bite was challlenging but my anglers made the most of it.
[Tampa,FL] It was fun day chasing snook and redfish after weeks of non stop tarpon fishing. The bite was challlenging but my anglers made the most of it.
Tampa Bay Tarpon fast action (6/13/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The 2011 Tarpon season continues with super action. Local passes, bridges and beaches are holding big numbers of Tarpon.
[Tampa,FL] The 2011 Tarpon season continues with super action. Local passes, bridges and beaches are holding big numbers of Tarpon.
Tarpon Explossion Tampa Bay (6/11/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Its prime Tarpon season on Tampa Bay and area beaches. May was good and June has been outstanding.
[Tampa,FL] Its prime Tarpon season on Tampa Bay and area beaches. May was good and June has been outstanding.
Red hot Tarpon and Cobia Tampa Bay (6/09/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Cobia have arrived in big numbers. Beaches, bridges and range markers are Cobia Condos. Tarpon are all over the region. Local Bridges and beaches are loaded.
[Tampa,FL] Cobia have arrived in big numbers. Beaches, bridges and range markers are Cobia Condos. Tarpon are all over the region. Local Bridges and beaches are loaded.
Missed Tarpon Tampa Bay (5/23/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The Tarpon bite has been good all month. Today the Silver Kings got lock jaw and would not chew.
[Tampa,FL] The Tarpon bite has been good all month. Today the Silver Kings got lock jaw and would not chew.
Kid friendly Tampa Bay (5/11/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Captain Steven fishes seasoned anglers looking to tame the Silver King to children looking for anything to bend a rod.
[Tampa,FL] Captain Steven fishes seasoned anglers looking to tame the Silver King to children looking for anything to bend a rod.
FRLA Tournament (5/03/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Grand Slam tournaments snook redfish and trout. Tuesdays bite was sluggish ealry better with the outgoing tide.
[Tampa,FL] Grand Slam tournaments snook redfish and trout. Tuesdays bite was sluggish ealry better with the outgoing tide.
40 inch redfish tampa bay (5/03/2011)
[Tampa,FL] By luck Captain Steven came upon a school of monster redfish. Our baits were crushed and a long fight began.
[Tampa,FL] By luck Captain Steven came upon a school of monster redfish. Our baits were crushed and a long fight began.
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