Fishing Reports by Captain Tony Petrella

About The Author: Captain

Company: Tight Loops Fly Fishing

Area Reporting: Lower Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound

Bio: Capt. Tony has been fly fishing for more than 40 years, and is a Certified Casting Instructor for the Federation of Fly Fishers. He has been guiding on Michigan's world-famous trout streams with his classic Au Sable Longboat for 16 years. He's spent the past 11 winters in Venice, Florida, and uses a 2007 Hewes Redfisher 18 to cover the flats and backcountry from Tampa to Everglades National Park.

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Nearshore Beaches of Casey Key, Venice, and Nokomis Fishing Report (4/05/2007)
[Venice,FL] King and Spanish mackerel have moved within a mile of the beaches around Venice and Englewood. Redfish are prevalent during the day, and snook under the lights has become very good.