Beach fishing in Naples has been very strong so far this season when the winds cooperate. After a few days of onshore winds, the fishing got back on track last week with calm and clear water conditions. On Thursday, 6/10 I guided client Anthony from Houston, TX. He was relatively new to saltwater flyfishing and had never caught a Snook on fly, so I was eager to make it happen for him on foot. We hit one of my favorite stretches of beach, and had a fun morning. His first fish of the day about 20 minutes into it was a real beauty in the 10lb range. He followed that up by hooking 7 and landing 5 more over the next few hours of sight fishing on the fly. The fishing will remain strong throughout the summer as long as the conditions stay favorable!

Fish Species: Snook
Bait Used: flies
Tackle Used: Sage and Abel
Method Used: fly fishing
Water Depth: 0-3'
Water Temperature: 89
Wind Direction: east
Wind Speed: 5-10
Anthony from Houston, TX with his FIRST Snook on fly
Anthony from Houston, TX with his FIRST Snook on fly


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About The Author: Captain Paul Wolter

Company: Paul Wolter fishing

Area Reporting: South Florida

Bio: Growing up and living most of my life in California's San Francisco Bay Area, I took to fishing at a young age. I started off fishing at local piers and lakes around age 10, eventually branching out into other venues and getting more and more serious about the sport as time went on. I took up flyfishing while in middle school, thus beginning a new passion. Moving to Florida in 2002 opened up a whole new world of angling to me, which I strived to learn and understand as quickly as possible. I have a lot of experience in a vast array of fishing techniques; from dropshotting for Bass in 40 feet of water, to flyfishing mountain streams, to Snook on the fly....all of which helps me to be a stronger, more accomplished angler no matter what species I am after. I pride myself in being very patient and creative on the water, and have always enjoyed sharing my knowledge and insight with others!

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