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SW FL-Bonita Beach: Nice Red Grouper, Hogfish, Kingfish & Snapper by
Dave Hanson
(4/29/2013)
Weather foiled me a few times over the past couple of weeks but, when conditions were good to get out, fishing was very productive for lots of nice sized red grouper, kingfish, a couple of hogfish, a shark or two, and more.
Weather foiled me a few times over the past couple of weeks but, when conditions were good to get out, fishing was very productive for lots of nice sized red grouper, kingfish, a couple of hogfish, a shark or two, and more.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Red Grouper Season is On! by
Dave Hanson
(4/15/2013)
Red grouper season opened April 1st, and fishing has been productive for those, along with lots of other species.
Red grouper season opened April 1st, and fishing has been productive for those, along with lots of other species.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Nice Redfish Inshore; Grouper & Snapper Offshore by
Dave Hanson
(4/01/2013)
Fishing has been excellent in the gulf, that is, when seas have been calm enough, which has not been often enough this winter! Inshore fishing on a good, incoming tide has been productive for some nice redfish and sheepshead.
Fishing has been excellent in the gulf, that is, when seas have been calm enough, which has not been often enough this winter! Inshore fishing on a good, incoming tide has been productive for some nice redfish and sheepshead.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Big Drum, Grouper, Plentiful Snapper by
Dave Hanson
(3/18/2013)
When winds and seas allowed offshore adventures, fishing was very productive for grouper, drum, snapper, porgies, triggerfish and more. Inshore, redfish and sheepshead are biting well.
When winds and seas allowed offshore adventures, fishing was very productive for grouper, drum, snapper, porgies, triggerfish and more. Inshore, redfish and sheepshead are biting well.
SW FL Bonita Beach Near Shore Reefs Productive by
Dave Hanson
(3/04/2013)
Had to work around winds and seas, so fished mostly near-shore these past couple of weeks. The reefs off Bonita Beach were good for catch-and-release grouper, along with some nice mangrove snappers and sheepshead.
Had to work around winds and seas, so fished mostly near-shore these past couple of weeks. The reefs off Bonita Beach were good for catch-and-release grouper, along with some nice mangrove snappers and sheepshead.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: If only the winds would stop... by
Dave Hanson
(2/18/2013)
Fishing has been tough around successive weather fronts, but we have managed a few good catches.
Fishing has been tough around successive weather fronts, but we have managed a few good catches.
SW FL-Bonita Beach Plenty of Grouper in Closed Season! by
Dave Hanson
(2/04/2013)
Winds have been relentless, with back-to-back weather fronts hitting our area. But this week, things are looking up, with calmer winds and seas, and fishing should be good, both inshore and offshore.
Winds have been relentless, with back-to-back weather fronts hitting our area. But this week, things are looking up, with calmer winds and seas, and fishing should be good, both inshore and offshore.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Lots of Action & a 20-inch Hogfish! by
Dave Hanson
(1/21/2013)
Fishing has been great offshore, but not too good inshore lately, due to low tides and some red tide action in bays and estuaries.
Fishing has been great offshore, but not too good inshore lately, due to low tides and some red tide action in bays and estuaries.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Winter Fishing Lookin' Good! by
Dave Hanson
(1/07/2013)
Fishing incoming tides in the backwaters and fishing near-shore reefs as well as offshore have all been productive recently.
Fishing incoming tides in the backwaters and fishing near-shore reefs as well as offshore have all been productive recently.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Winter Sheepshead are Back...and Big! by
Dave Hanson
(12/21/2012)
Estero Bay's backwaters have been very productive for sheepshead, with a few catches of snapper, permit, pompano, and more.
Estero Bay's backwaters have been very productive for sheepshead, with a few catches of snapper, permit, pompano, and more.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Red Grouper Gulfside; Big Sheepshead Inshore by
Dave Hanson
(12/03/2012)
Fishing has been productive for red grouper, snapper of all varieties and large sheepshead, along with various other bottom species.
Fishing has been productive for red grouper, snapper of all varieties and large sheepshead, along with various other bottom species.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Good Action & Variety Inshore & Offshore by
Dave Hanson
(11/20/2012)
Grouper and hogfish and snapper have been biting well offshore, and the backbay has been good for redfish.
Grouper and hogfish and snapper have been biting well offshore, and the backbay has been good for redfish.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Grouper, Snapper, Shark, Sheep, Reds, Snook by
Dave Hanson
(11/05/2012)
Fishing has been productive, inshore and offshore, since Hurricane Sandy left the coastline.
Fishing has been productive, inshore and offshore, since Hurricane Sandy left the coastline.
SW FL Bonita Beach Red Grouper and Snapper by
Dave Hanson
(10/15/2012)
Fishing has been good offshore for red grouper, snapper varieties and other bottom species.
Fishing has been good offshore for red grouper, snapper varieties and other bottom species.
SW FL Bonita Beach Good Variety, even caught a scamp! by
Dave Hanson
(9/24/2012)
Fishing has been pretty good, both inside and outside, though low tides have caused a few headaches this past week.
Fishing has been pretty good, both inside and outside, though low tides have caused a few headaches this past week.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Nice Gag Grouper, Goliaths, Shark, Snapper by
Dave Hanson
(9/03/2012)
Once Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaac got past us, and the angry seas calmed down, fishing was excellent, especially for nice grouper.
Once Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaac got past us, and the angry seas calmed down, fishing was excellent, especially for nice grouper.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Goliaths, Gags & Snapper by
Dave Hanson
(8/20/2012)
Goliath grouper battles have been fun and exhausting! Keeper gag grouper have made for great table-fare.
Goliath grouper battles have been fun and exhausting! Keeper gag grouper have made for great table-fare.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Goliaths, Gags & Snapper by
Dave Hanson
(8/20/2012)
Goliath battles have been fun, exciting and exhausting! Keeper gag grouper have been the table-fare of choice recently.
Goliath battles have been fun, exciting and exhausting! Keeper gag grouper have been the table-fare of choice recently.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Abundant Hogfish, Mangs, Lanes, Grouper and more by
Dave Hanson
(8/06/2012)
Fishing has been productive offshore. Chances of rain are increasing, with a depression offshore, but so far, so good!
Fishing has been productive offshore. Chances of rain are increasing, with a depression offshore, but so far, so good!
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Recent trips, before the rains came by
Dave Hanson
(7/16/2012)
Family reunions and rain have limited my time on the water recently. But, I did have a couple of inshore and near-shore trips.
Family reunions and rain have limited my time on the water recently. But, I did have a couple of inshore and near-shore trips.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Great Offshore Fishing & a 500-lb. Goliath Battle! by
Dave Hanson
(6/18/2012)
Fishing offshore has been great over the past two weeks, with lots of variety and abundance. We also had a few big-game experiences with large cobia and monster goliath grouper battles.
Fishing offshore has been great over the past two weeks, with lots of variety and abundance. We also had a few big-game experiences with large cobia and monster goliath grouper battles.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Cobia, Shark, Snapper, Goliaths & Grouper by
Dave Hanson
(5/28/2012)
Fishing has been productive offshore for many species.
Fishing has been productive offshore for many species.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Grouper, Snapper, & lots of rough seas by
Dave Hanson
(5/07/2012)
Fishing has been good when winds and seas have permitted getting offshore. We had a couple of back-to-back weather-fronts that cancelled out a few trips.
Fishing has been good when winds and seas have permitted getting offshore. We had a couple of back-to-back weather-fronts that cancelled out a few trips.
SW FL-Bonita beach: Lane Snapper Plentiful, Red Grouper, Shark & Golia by
Dave Hanson
(4/23/2012)
Winds have been relentless the past week, with rough seas offshore and muddy bay conditions. Prior to that, though, fishing was good off shore for snapper and grouper, as well as other bottom-species.
Winds have been relentless the past week, with rough seas offshore and muddy bay conditions. Prior to that, though, fishing was good off shore for snapper and grouper, as well as other bottom-species.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Red Grouper are Back! by
Dave Hanson
(4/09/2012)
The weekend was lost to rough seas, but red grouper season opened April 1st, and the fishing is on this week!
The weekend was lost to rough seas, but red grouper season opened April 1st, and the fishing is on this week!
SW FL-Bonita Beach: 20lb. Kingfish, Shark, Mangs, Hogs, Spanish by
Dave Hanson
(3/26/2012)
Fishing has been excellent offshore for many different species.
Fishing has been excellent offshore for many different species.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Nice Grouper & Snapper, Hogfish & Trout by
Dave Hanson
(3/12/2012)
Fishing offshore has been great, when winds and seas allow.
Fishing offshore has been great, when winds and seas allow.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Shark-Battles, Big Snapper, Sheepshead, Hogs by
Dave Hanson
(2/27/2012)
Fishing has yielded good-sized, abundant snapper and sheepshead offshore, along with mackerel, hogfish, shark, and grouper.
Fishing has yielded good-sized, abundant snapper and sheepshead offshore, along with mackerel, hogfish, shark, and grouper.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Shark, Hogs, Mutton, Mangs & Mackerel by
Dave Hanson
(2/14/2012)
Fishing offshore has produced big mangrove snapper and an occasional nice mutton snapper, along with mackerel, porgies, and shark battles!
Fishing offshore has produced big mangrove snapper and an occasional nice mutton snapper, along with mackerel, porgies, and shark battles!
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Excellent Grouper Action; Hogs & Mangs Too by
Dave Hanson
(1/30/2012)
Gag grouper have been biting like crazy. They must be released, due to closed season, but they are still fun to catch. Big mangrove snapper and hogfish have been providing fun fights and good meals for Fishbuster clients.
Gag grouper have been biting like crazy. They must be released, due to closed season, but they are still fun to catch. Big mangrove snapper and hogfish have been providing fun fights and good meals for Fishbuster clients.