Fishing Reports by Captain Steven Markovich
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Company: On The mark Charters
Area Reporting: Tampa Bay
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Snook Blitz (11/20/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Snook are on a feeding binge! Snook big or small are loading up for the winter season. Snook are stagging at river mouths, canals and back water mangroves.
[Tampa,FL] Snook are on a feeding binge! Snook big or small are loading up for the winter season. Snook are stagging at river mouths, canals and back water mangroves.
Tampa Bay Windy Day Options (11/08/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Strong NE winds makes for a challenging day. Saftey first, fish protected areas. Have back up locations to keep out of the wind or reschedule for another day.
[Tampa,FL] Strong NE winds makes for a challenging day. Saftey first, fish protected areas. Have back up locations to keep out of the wind or reschedule for another day.
Fall Tampa Bay Snook & Redfish (11/06/2009)
[Tampa,FL] The weather felt more like summer than fall. Snook and Redfish action is off and on. Today we found snook and reds but it took some work.
[Tampa,FL] The weather felt more like summer than fall. Snook and Redfish action is off and on. Today we found snook and reds but it took some work.
BBI Tournament (10/30/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Thursday was the Hooked on Kids charity fishing tournament.Snook to 36" redfish to 34" and Trout to 20" toopped the charts.
[Tampa,FL] Thursday was the Hooked on Kids charity fishing tournament.Snook to 36" redfish to 34" and Trout to 20" toopped the charts.
Snook and Redfish turned on (10/28/2009)
[Tampa,FL] One day you can't catch a cold the next all hell breaks loose. The action on lower Tampa Bay returned to normal patterns.
[Tampa,FL] One day you can't catch a cold the next all hell breaks loose. The action on lower Tampa Bay returned to normal patterns.
Planning the day on the water (10/25/2009)
[Tampa,FL] I get many questions as a charter Capt. How guides plan trips vary wildly, here is a look at my plans.
[Tampa,FL] I get many questions as a charter Capt. How guides plan trips vary wildly, here is a look at my plans.
Momma said there would be days like this (10/25/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Great conditions did not pan pan out. Looks like the cold front shut the bite down.
[Tampa,FL] Great conditions did not pan pan out. Looks like the cold front shut the bite down.
Tampa Bay Grand Slam (10/14/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Summer fishing patterns returned to the flats on Tampa Bay. We enjoyed a super day by changing tactics.
[Tampa,FL] Summer fishing patterns returned to the flats on Tampa Bay. We enjoyed a super day by changing tactics.
Tuff Saturday (10/11/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Saturday was a battle all day. Snook and Redfish were very leary and not in the mood to chew.
[Tampa,FL] Saturday was a battle all day. Snook and Redfish were very leary and not in the mood to chew.
Summer reurns to Tampa Bay (10/09/2009)
[Tampa,FL] The heat has returned warming the water on the flats rapidly. Redfish, Snook have not slowed as they know winter will soon be here so they are feeding in preperation..
[Tampa,FL] The heat has returned warming the water on the flats rapidly. Redfish, Snook have not slowed as they know winter will soon be here so they are feeding in preperation..
Its all good on Tampa Bay (10/07/2009)
[Tampa,FL] I strive to exceed all my anglers expecatations. Fall is the right time, snook redfish trout bonita mackerel sharks cobia snapper its all good.
[Tampa,FL] I strive to exceed all my anglers expecatations. Fall is the right time, snook redfish trout bonita mackerel sharks cobia snapper its all good.
Tampa Bay Slam (10/03/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay early fall has snook feeding. Toss in Redfish and Trout and a Grand Slam is reality.
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay early fall has snook feeding. Toss in Redfish and Trout and a Grand Slam is reality.
Raging Bull Shark (10/01/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Big Bull sharks eating our catch. Snook taking white baits. Perfect weather equals a super day on the water.
[Tampa,FL] Big Bull sharks eating our catch. Snook taking white baits. Perfect weather equals a super day on the water.
Tampa Bay Night Action (9/30/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Falls in the air and daytime snook action is hot. Night time snook action remains hot.Your choice its all good.
[Tampa,FL] Falls in the air and daytime snook action is hot. Night time snook action remains hot.Your choice its all good.
Snook after Snook in Tampa Bay (9/27/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Saturday was hot,both the weather and the bite. Non stop action best describes the day.
[Tampa,FL] Saturday was hot,both the weather and the bite. Non stop action best describes the day.
Chum Wild Snook Action (9/21/2009)
[Tampa,FL] The late summer bite on Tampa Bay feels more like fall! All systems are go with solid snook action.
[Tampa,FL] The late summer bite on Tampa Bay feels more like fall! All systems are go with solid snook action.
Late Summer Tampa Bay Slam (9/20/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Late summer snook and redfish looks more like fall action. This weekend the bite was super early and late.
[Tampa,FL] Late summer snook and redfish looks more like fall action. This weekend the bite was super early and late.
Fall action Tampa Bay (9/15/2009)
[Tampa,FL] The days are getting shorter as the nights are getting cooler. Great action is just around the corner.
[Tampa,FL] The days are getting shorter as the nights are getting cooler. Great action is just around the corner.
Monster Tuna (9/08/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Capt. Steven goes fishing while on vaction. Check out the great fishery in New England.
[Tampa,FL] Capt. Steven goes fishing while on vaction. Check out the great fishery in New England.
Philly Connection (8/31/2009)
[Tampa,FL] You can feel fall is just around corner. Last nights snook trip was very comfortable not hot and muggy. Snook are stacked up on local docks and bridges.
[Tampa,FL] You can feel fall is just around corner. Last nights snook trip was very comfortable not hot and muggy. Snook are stacked up on local docks and bridges.
Hot Snook Bite Tampa Bay (8/27/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Wednesday night was full filled. Storms, crab traps and monster snook. Late day storms cooled the air temp to 75 comfortable degrees.
[Tampa,FL] Wednesday night was full filled. Storms, crab traps and monster snook. Late day storms cooled the air temp to 75 comfortable degrees.
Hot Days Hot action (8/23/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Hot Days has not slowed down Tampa Bay's action. Under the stars is the place to be.
[Tampa,FL] Hot Days has not slowed down Tampa Bay's action. Under the stars is the place to be.
Mixed Bag Tampa Bay (8/23/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Loooking to keep rods bent we targeted a mixed bag. Give cut bait a try when its how.
[Tampa,FL] Loooking to keep rods bent we targeted a mixed bag. Give cut bait a try when its how.
Night & Day Tampa Bay (8/16/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Night time again is the right time to be on the water. Daytime even in the heat is still producing.
[Tampa,FL] Night time again is the right time to be on the water. Daytime even in the heat is still producing.
Sharks on Tampa Bay (8/10/2009)
[Tampa,FL] When Tampa Bay's famous snook and redfsih won't play sharks are a great option. This summer the Tampa Bay region is loaded.
[Tampa,FL] When Tampa Bay's famous snook and redfsih won't play sharks are a great option. This summer the Tampa Bay region is loaded.
Late day is a winner (8/09/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Summer heat makes fishing Tampa Bay a challenge mid day. Get out early or start late. Mid day heat is tuff on the angler and fish.
[Tampa,FL] Summer heat makes fishing Tampa Bay a challenge mid day. Get out early or start late. Mid day heat is tuff on the angler and fish.
Big Beach & Bridge SNOOK (8/06/2009)
[Tampa,FL] SNOOK fishing on the Gulf beaches still offering quality fishing. Night fishing is HOT.
[Tampa,FL] SNOOK fishing on the Gulf beaches still offering quality fishing. Night fishing is HOT.
Summer Snook after Dark (8/04/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Mid day heat and slow the bite dramaticaly, swith gears and hunt snook after dark. Targeting dock lights and bridges makes great visual action.
[Tampa,FL] Mid day heat and slow the bite dramaticaly, swith gears and hunt snook after dark. Targeting dock lights and bridges makes great visual action.
Hot Summer Action Tampa Bay (8/03/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Even with summer heat there are many options for enjoying a day on the water. Adjust tactics and seek cooler water.
[Tampa,FL] Even with summer heat there are many options for enjoying a day on the water. Adjust tactics and seek cooler water.
Positive summer action (7/29/2009)
[Tampa,FL] The Tampa and St. Petersburg region is hot, the summer fishing action early and late remains steady. No summer dole drums in my area.
[Tampa,FL] The Tampa and St. Petersburg region is hot, the summer fishing action early and late remains steady. No summer dole drums in my area.
Snook at the Beach (7/22/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Summer is here and that means great snook action on our local beaches and passes near Tampa Bay. Unlike early season snook these spawning fish are big and fat.
[Tampa,FL] Summer is here and that means great snook action on our local beaches and passes near Tampa Bay. Unlike early season snook these spawning fish are big and fat.
Sunday Sunday (7/20/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Sunday was not to be trusted. Conditions looked good but did not pan out.
[Tampa,FL] Sunday was not to be trusted. Conditions looked good but did not pan out.
Summer Snook Delights (7/20/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Summer snook action inside Tampa Bay remains good. With the beaches murky from the winds the mangrove islands did not let us down.
[Tampa,FL] Summer snook action inside Tampa Bay remains good. With the beaches murky from the winds the mangrove islands did not let us down.
Snook affair after dark (7/16/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Night snookin is red hot. If you have not tried it you owe it to yourself.
[Tampa,FL] Night snookin is red hot. If you have not tried it you owe it to yourself.
Birthday Slam plus a Tarpon (7/12/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Spending your birthday doing what you love is as good as it get. Charter Captains often do not get the time to fish, Saturday was one such day.
[Tampa,FL] Spending your birthday doing what you love is as good as it get. Charter Captains often do not get the time to fish, Saturday was one such day.
Weather Delays, weekend outlook (7/09/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Rain, thunder and wind has kept many anglers off the water this week. The forecast is looking good.
[Tampa,FL] Rain, thunder and wind has kept many anglers off the water this week. The forecast is looking good.
Night Snook Action (7/09/2009)
[Tampa,FL] The end of the day is a great time to hit the beach for snook. As the sunsets move into the docks and canals.
[Tampa,FL] The end of the day is a great time to hit the beach for snook. As the sunsets move into the docks and canals.
Happy 4th (7/04/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Saturday looked like a boat parade. Everything that floats was out today. The Fireworks will be hotter than todays bite.
[Tampa,FL] Saturday looked like a boat parade. Everything that floats was out today. The Fireworks will be hotter than todays bite.
Trout and a host of others (7/03/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Trout was the main target and they were eager to play. The surpise was all the other fish that joined the party.
[Tampa,FL] Trout was the main target and they were eager to play. The surpise was all the other fish that joined the party.
Trout 101 (7/02/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Spotted sea trout are a mainstay in Tampa Bay. Here is a quick look at how to target them.
[Tampa,FL] Spotted sea trout are a mainstay in Tampa Bay. Here is a quick look at how to target them.
Trout on the flats and a wax tip (6/28/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Summer is here. Fish early or late, better yet take a night trip. Great hull wax tip.
[Tampa,FL] Summer is here. Fish early or late, better yet take a night trip. Great hull wax tip.
Flats Trout (6/28/2009)
[Tampa,FL] When looking for easy action spotted sea trout are a great option. Agressive feeders and not real picky makes every angler an expert targeting trout.
[Tampa,FL] When looking for easy action spotted sea trout are a great option. Agressive feeders and not real picky makes every angler an expert targeting trout.
Beach snook and grouper (6/28/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Even the best locations don't always produce. Tide and water tempeture are key, fish what the conditions offer.
[Tampa,FL] Even the best locations don't always produce. Tide and water tempeture are key, fish what the conditions offer.
Snook at sunset (6/25/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Late afternoon in the magroves, sunset and Snook in the dark makes for a great late day adventure. So many options on Tampa Bay is is one way to go.
[Tampa,FL] Late afternoon in the magroves, sunset and Snook in the dark makes for a great late day adventure. So many options on Tampa Bay is is one way to go.
Safety First (6/24/2009)
[Tampa,FL] When the gusts over 25 mph Tampa Bay can be a challenge to fish. Be smart stay home and work on your tackle or boat and return to the water when the winds subside.
[Tampa,FL] When the gusts over 25 mph Tampa Bay can be a challenge to fish. Be smart stay home and work on your tackle or boat and return to the water when the winds subside.
Seeing is everything (6/22/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Sunglasses are more than fashion.Spotting fish, reducing glare and protection from UVA UVB rays are important. The snook we able to spot Sunday made the day.
[Tampa,FL] Sunglasses are more than fashion.Spotting fish, reducing glare and protection from UVA UVB rays are important. The snook we able to spot Sunday made the day.
Snook Blitz (6/20/2009)
[Tampa,FL] The snook bite on Tampa Bays eastside is on fire! Saturday morning it was snook on as fast as you could cast. My head was spinning, bait hooks, release snook 3 at a time.
[Tampa,FL] The snook bite on Tampa Bays eastside is on fire! Saturday morning it was snook on as fast as you could cast. My head was spinning, bait hooks, release snook 3 at a time.
St. Petersburg Beach Snook Fishing (6/19/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Sand, sun and snook! The St. Petersburg beaches are the place to be. Spawning snook to 40" are stacked up on the beaches.
[Tampa,FL] Sand, sun and snook! The St. Petersburg beaches are the place to be. Spawning snook to 40" are stacked up on the beaches.
Snook in the Magroves (6/18/2009)
[Tampa,FL] While many snook have moved to the beach there are ample resident snook in the mangroves. White baits and an outgoing tide truned on the beach
[Tampa,FL] While many snook have moved to the beach there are ample resident snook in the mangroves. White baits and an outgoing tide truned on the beach
Beach Snook (6/18/2009)
[Tampa,FL] The Beach is where the big snook roam. Snook transition from back water home to the spawning area is in full swing.
[Tampa,FL] The Beach is where the big snook roam. Snook transition from back water home to the spawning area is in full swing.