Fishing Reports by Captain Bob Smith
About The Author: Captain
Company: Fishing In Sarasota
Area Reporting: Sarasota Florida
Bio: Bay and coastal light tackle fishing guide. 25 years, full time guide in Sarasota.
You will be fishing with the top of the line in fishing platform. My 22' 10" center console Panga Marquesas is one of the most fishable bay and coastal guide boats in the Sarasota area that can fish all of the skinny water and back water on Sarasota bay plus the coastal offshore waters in the Gulf of Mexico. You can mix your fishing up with a little inshore and offshore in the same trip.
With a very large variety of fish in this area, this boat will allow you to fish the shallow grass flats for Trout and Redfish or move to the docks and Mangroves for Snook. On those windy days, make the long runs across the open bay to the protected fishing grounds without taking a bath. We can fish the swift waters of the inlets for Pompano and Bluefish, the beaches for Tarpon and Cobia, or move offshore for Black Grouper, Barracuda, Permit, Snapper, and Kingfish just to name a few. I carry plenty of live bait and artificial lures on board with a large assortment of rods and reels for different kinds of fishing. This is hands on fishing for the novice or experienced. I find them you catch them! I find it more gratifying for both of us if I teach you how to catch fish rather then catch fish for you.
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Shark day (11/04/2010)
[Sarasota,FL] It was shark after shark, all kinds, all sizes on light tackle; the largest was a nurse shark over 8 feet.
[Sarasota,FL] It was shark after shark, all kinds, all sizes on light tackle; the largest was a nurse shark over 8 feet.
Sarasota Report (12/27/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] I feature saltwater, bay, and coastal light tackle fishing. My boat is a 22'10, 8' beam, 8 draft, Panga Marquesas. The boat is designed for shallow or deep water and has permanent flotation and trim tabs. It is equipped with a T-Top, Live-well, large coolers, GPS, Fish-finder, VHF marine radio, and cell phone. I have over 25 years in the Sarasota area as a full time, USCG licensed fishing guide with a lifetime of fishing experience in Florida.
[Sarasota,FL] I feature saltwater, bay, and coastal light tackle fishing. My boat is a 22'10, 8' beam, 8 draft, Panga Marquesas. The boat is designed for shallow or deep water and has permanent flotation and trim tabs. It is equipped with a T-Top, Live-well, large coolers, GPS, Fish-finder, VHF marine radio, and cell phone. I have over 25 years in the Sarasota area as a full time, USCG licensed fishing guide with a lifetime of fishing experience in Florida.
Sarasota Florida Report (10/20/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Finally some cooler weather is coming our way! As we see the Gulf water temperature drop, we should see the fishing improve. When the water temperature is in the low seventies, I think that is the best for all around fishing.
[Sarasota,FL] Finally some cooler weather is coming our way! As we see the Gulf water temperature drop, we should see the fishing improve. When the water temperature is in the low seventies, I think that is the best for all around fishing.
Sarasota Fishing Report For Sea trout on DOA Shrimp! (7/29/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] First light Sea trout on DOA artificial shrimp!
[Sarasota,FL] First light Sea trout on DOA artificial shrimp!
Sarasota Florida Report (7/12/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] The offshore waters have been inundated with red snapper for the past month!
[Sarasota,FL] The offshore waters have been inundated with red snapper for the past month!
Large Gray Snapper (6/15/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] This has been an excellent year on the bay for gray snapper.
[Sarasota,FL] This has been an excellent year on the bay for gray snapper.
Tarpon run (5/25/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] The tarpon run is on and the fishermen were out in droves. Before all the rain, most of the action for tarpon had been north of us near Tampa.
[Sarasota,FL] The tarpon run is on and the fishermen were out in droves. Before all the rain, most of the action for tarpon had been north of us near Tampa.
Hold on to them Ladyfish! (1/22/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Pompanos favorite bait of all is live sand-fleas.
[Sarasota,FL] Pompanos favorite bait of all is live sand-fleas.
January King Mackerel (1/07/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Kingfish are being caught offshore! That is not normal in January but they are scattered around and can be found.
[Sarasota,FL] Kingfish are being caught offshore! That is not normal in January but they are scattered around and can be found.
Redfish for Sarasota (11/30/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] It was dead low tide and we had non stop fish on for about four hours.
[Sarasota,FL] It was dead low tide and we had non stop fish on for about four hours.
Sarasota Grouper Hot Spots? (11/16/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] Hot Grouper spots! Why a secret? Like any place else, most of our area anglers are eager to share when, where and how they caught fish, but grouper is the exception! When fishing in saltwater, it is possible to catch a nice grouper any place in the Bay or Gulf.
[Sarasota,FL] Hot Grouper spots! Why a secret? Like any place else, most of our area anglers are eager to share when, where and how they caught fish, but grouper is the exception! When fishing in saltwater, it is possible to catch a nice grouper any place in the Bay or Gulf.
Sarasota Update (11/01/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] Thanks to all the mackerel, sharks and barracuda, the area has been well chummed for the last month. Add a temperature drop in the Gulf and I start looking for keeper size gag grouper and large flounder to move in to the beach reefs.
[Sarasota,FL] Thanks to all the mackerel, sharks and barracuda, the area has been well chummed for the last month. Add a temperature drop in the Gulf and I start looking for keeper size gag grouper and large flounder to move in to the beach reefs.
Sarasota Fishing Report (10/26/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] I feature saltwater, bay, and coastal light tackle fishing. My boat is a 22'10, 8' beam, 8 draft, Panga Marquesas. The boat is designed for shallow or deep water and has permanent flotation and trim tabs. It is equipped with a T-Top, Live-well, large coolers, GPS, Fish-finder, VHF marine radio, and cell phone. I have over 25 years in the Sarasota area as a full time, USCG licensed fishing guide with a lifetime of fishing experience in Florida.
[Sarasota,FL] I feature saltwater, bay, and coastal light tackle fishing. My boat is a 22'10, 8' beam, 8 draft, Panga Marquesas. The boat is designed for shallow or deep water and has permanent flotation and trim tabs. It is equipped with a T-Top, Live-well, large coolers, GPS, Fish-finder, VHF marine radio, and cell phone. I have over 25 years in the Sarasota area as a full time, USCG licensed fishing guide with a lifetime of fishing experience in Florida.
Sarasota Fishing Report (10/18/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] I feature saltwater, bay, and coastal light tackle fishing. My boat is a 2210, 8 beam, 8 draft, Panga Marquesas. The boat is designed for shallow or deep water and has permanent flotation and trim tabs. It is equipped with a T-Top, Live-well, large coolers, GPS, Fish-finder, VHF marine radio, and cell phone. I have over 25 years in the Sarasota area as a full time, USCG licensed fishing guide with a lifetime of fishing experience in Florida.
[Sarasota,FL] I feature saltwater, bay, and coastal light tackle fishing. My boat is a 2210, 8 beam, 8 draft, Panga Marquesas. The boat is designed for shallow or deep water and has permanent flotation and trim tabs. It is equipped with a T-Top, Live-well, large coolers, GPS, Fish-finder, VHF marine radio, and cell phone. I have over 25 years in the Sarasota area as a full time, USCG licensed fishing guide with a lifetime of fishing experience in Florida.
Sarasota Mack Attack (10/08/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] Sport fishermen go fishing for the fun of fishing and a nice day on the water. We always hope for the big-one but never know when it will come. Fishing in Florida is enjoyed year round and only bad weather stops us from going. One day you could fill a cooler and the next day we may catch nothing, but every day on the water is a winner for most fishermen. Like any other leisure sport, you'll go back to play, win or lose. Your success at fishing is measured by a lifetime of trips.
[Sarasota,FL] Sport fishermen go fishing for the fun of fishing and a nice day on the water. We always hope for the big-one but never know when it will come. Fishing in Florida is enjoyed year round and only bad weather stops us from going. One day you could fill a cooler and the next day we may catch nothing, but every day on the water is a winner for most fishermen. Like any other leisure sport, you'll go back to play, win or lose. Your success at fishing is measured by a lifetime of trips.
Sarasota Fishing Report (9/29/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] I do saltwater, bay, and coastal fishing depending on the weather and where the fish are. I feature light tackle fishing.
[Sarasota,FL] I do saltwater, bay, and coastal fishing depending on the weather and where the fish are. I feature light tackle fishing.
Sarasota Report (11/28/2007)
[Sarasota,FL] Kevin wanted to boat the fish himself while I took the pictures and then get him back in the water quickly. He grabbed the fish by the tail and got him in on the second try. 'Wow, he said, this fish has got to go forty pounds'.
[Sarasota,FL] Kevin wanted to boat the fish himself while I took the pictures and then get him back in the water quickly. He grabbed the fish by the tail and got him in on the second try. 'Wow, he said, this fish has got to go forty pounds'.
Sarasota Bay and Coastal Fishing Report (10/14/2007)
[Sarasota,FL] The "LET'S GO FISHING" is a 22' 10 Panga, center console fishing platform for both bay grass-flats and Gulf of Mexico coastal waters, featuring light tackle fishing for all species.
[Sarasota,FL] The "LET'S GO FISHING" is a 22' 10 Panga, center console fishing platform for both bay grass-flats and Gulf of Mexico coastal waters, featuring light tackle fishing for all species.
Sarasota Report (9/29/2007)
[Sarasota,FL] Sport fishermen go fishing for the fun of fishing and a nice day on the water. We always hope for the big-one but never know when it will come. Fishing in Florida is enjoyed year round and only bad weather stops us from going. One day you could fill a cooler and the next day we may catch nothing, but every day on the water is a winner for most fishermen. Like any other leisure sport, you'll go back to play, win or lose. Your success at fishing is measured by a lifetime of trips.
[Sarasota,FL] Sport fishermen go fishing for the fun of fishing and a nice day on the water. We always hope for the big-one but never know when it will come. Fishing in Florida is enjoyed year round and only bad weather stops us from going. One day you could fill a cooler and the next day we may catch nothing, but every day on the water is a winner for most fishermen. Like any other leisure sport, you'll go back to play, win or lose. Your success at fishing is measured by a lifetime of trips.
Sarasota Report (9/08/2007)
[Sarasota,FL] Bay fishing is still pretty good! Small black-tip sharks and bluefish are hitting well in open water on live whitebait. Chumming up the water with a little live bait (sardines) will pickup the action.
[Sarasota,FL] Bay fishing is still pretty good! Small black-tip sharks and bluefish are hitting well in open water on live whitebait. Chumming up the water with a little live bait (sardines) will pickup the action.
Sarasota Report (8/26/2007)
[Sarasota,FL] I would like to thank you all for the very nice emails I have received about my website. I would also like to know of any improvements you might like or things that don't work.
[Sarasota,FL] I would like to thank you all for the very nice emails I have received about my website. I would also like to know of any improvements you might like or things that don't work.
Sarasota Report (8/13/2007)
[Sarasota,FL] Sport fishermen go fishing for the fun of fishing and a nice day on the water. We always hope for the big-one but never know when it will come. Fishing in Florida is enjoyed year round and only bad weather stops us from going. One day you could fill a cooler and the next day we may catch nothing, but every day on the water is a winner for most fishermen. Like any other leisure sport, you'll go back to play, win or lose. Your success at fishing is measured by a lifetime of trips.
[Sarasota,FL] Sport fishermen go fishing for the fun of fishing and a nice day on the water. We always hope for the big-one but never know when it will come. Fishing in Florida is enjoyed year round and only bad weather stops us from going. One day you could fill a cooler and the next day we may catch nothing, but every day on the water is a winner for most fishermen. Like any other leisure sport, you'll go back to play, win or lose. Your success at fishing is measured by a lifetime of trips.
Sarasota Bay & Coastal Fishing Report (7/29/2007)
[Sarasota,FL] Saltwater Light Tackle Sportfishing with Captain Bob Smithe on the new 22' Panga.
[Sarasota,FL] Saltwater Light Tackle Sportfishing with Captain Bob Smithe on the new 22' Panga.
Sarasota Fishing Report (5/14/2007)
[Sarasota,FL] Light tackle saltwater Sportfishing on Sarasota bay and coastal waters with Capt. Bob Smith and his new Panga,
[Sarasota,FL] Light tackle saltwater Sportfishing on Sarasota bay and coastal waters with Capt. Bob Smith and his new Panga,