David Rogers

August was an awesome month. My clients landed 267 redfish in August and countless trout and ladyfish. Along with running 24 charters I also filmed a TV show with the 'Reel Animals' Captain Mike Anderson and Capt. Billy Nobles. These guys are awesome to fish with and the laughs never stop. There were several 'Slobberknockers' landed and it was just great fishing. As good as Augst was September can be even better. If you like top water action September is a great month for the top water bit. MirrOlure Top Dog Jr. and She Dogs work great! Many of the redfish landed in August ate the MirrOdine 17 MR. It is a suspending twitch bait and the fish love to eat it. Most of our trout were caught on 1/8 ounce jig heads rigged with the Rip Tide 3 inch mullet. I ran my first charter in September today and we landed 29 redfish. Looks like it could be another hot month! Come on down to Florida and catch some redfish. 19 days are already booked!

Tight Lines and Good Fishing!

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Captain Dave with a top water redfish.
Captain Dave with a top water redfish.

Wendy Tumlin with an 'Extreme Slobberknocker'!
Wendy Tumlin with an 'Extreme Slobberknocker'!


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David Rogers

About The Author: Captain David Rogers

Company: AAA Hawgwild Saltwater Charters

Area Reporting: Mosquito Lagoon - Orlando - Indian River

Bio: Captain David Rogers is a native Floridian who grew up fishing Florida waters. He has 30 plus years experience fishing Florida. The Captain has fished many lakes, rivers and several famous destinations such as Englewood, Boca Grande, Islamorada, Chokoloskee, the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. Captain David is on several pro staffs which include Rip Tide Saltwater Lures, Daiichi Hooks, Hell's Bay Boat Works and Mercury Marine. He also is a regular guest on the Florida Sportsman East Central Florida radio show with Captain Russ Rivers and Captain Jim Ross and has been featured in the Orlando Sentinel five times. Captain David guarantees all his clients will learn something and have great time fishing aboard his Hell's Bay Guide 18.

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