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Report for the Week Ending 5/29/10 by
Butch Rickey
(6/02/2010)
Another week of three trips. The fishing was great, but the catching leaves a lot to be desired. Yes. We were fishing in front of the full moon this week, but even for full moon tides the fishing was tough! Frankly, I don't know what's going on.
Another week of three trips. The fishing was great, but the catching leaves a lot to be desired. Yes. We were fishing in front of the full moon this week, but even for full moon tides the fishing was tough! Frankly, I don't know what's going on.
Tarpon and Sharks for the taking by
Gary Clark
(5/24/2010)
Tarpon season is in full swing seeing hundreds of fish on the calm days
Tarpon season is in full swing seeing hundreds of fish on the calm days
Tarpon time! by
Gary Clark
(5/12/2010)
Warm temperatures means Tarpon and shark time and snook and seatrout will shift to the beaches.
Warm temperatures means Tarpon and shark time and snook and seatrout will shift to the beaches.
Week Ending 05-01-10 by
Butch Rickey
(5/02/2010)
Late season fronts and lockjaw continue in southwest Florida!
Late season fronts and lockjaw continue in southwest Florida!
Report for the Week Ending 4/17/10 by
Butch Rickey
(4/19/2010)
I had a full week this week, but it was reduced to two trips on Monday and Friday by three very windy days. I was able to reschedule those days for later this month and next month.
I had a full week this week, but it was reduced to two trips on Monday and Friday by three very windy days. I was able to reschedule those days for later this month and next month.
Week Ending 4/10/10 - Busting Loose! Finally! by
Butch Rickey
(4/11/2010)
Only one trip for the week, but it was great to be on the water when the fish finally began to bust loose. It was a great day.
Only one trip for the week, but it was great to be on the water when the fish finally began to bust loose. It was a great day.
Week Ending 04-03-10 by
Butch Rickey
(4/06/2010)
A week that began as a full one was ultimately reduced to two days. The bite in the Sound continued very poor last week for anything other than ladyfish and small trout, and I did a lot of schedule juggling with those who had the latitude to do so in an effort to get them into better conditions, and hopefully a better bite.
A week that began as a full one was ultimately reduced to two days. The bite in the Sound continued very poor last week for anything other than ladyfish and small trout, and I did a lot of schedule juggling with those who had the latitude to do so in an effort to get them into better conditions, and hopefully a better bite.
Week Ending 3/27/10 - More Of The Same by
Butch Rickey
(3/27/2010)
It was a week of more of the same; cold fronts, wind and rain, and rough waters. I didn't get on the water until Thursday.
It was a week of more of the same; cold fronts, wind and rain, and rough waters. I didn't get on the water until Thursday.
Cold Fronts, Cold Water, and Cold Bite Continue by
Butch Rickey
(3/20/2010)
The seemingly constant cold fronts continue to bring, rain, cold, and cold water, and conspired to cut my week from four to two days of hard fishing.
The seemingly constant cold fronts continue to bring, rain, cold, and cold water, and conspired to cut my week from four to two days of hard fishing.
Week Ending 3/6/10 - Christmas In March by
Butch Rickey
(3/10/2010)
Another cold front brought storms, wind, and rain early in the week, and windy days to 33 MPH for a couple of days afterward. I finally got out Friday.
Another cold front brought storms, wind, and rain early in the week, and windy days to 33 MPH for a couple of days afterward. I finally got out Friday.
Report for the Week Ending 2/27/10 by
Butch Rickey
(2/28/2010)
Only one trip to report on this week, but it was a good day with my friend Martin Wenick.
Only one trip to report on this week, but it was a good day with my friend Martin Wenick.
Report for the Week Ending 2/20/10 by
Butch Rickey
(2/20/2010)
Well, once again this week I only managed to run 2 of my 4 scheduled trips. A snowed in Atlanta kept my friend Andy Mount from getting here on time, and unexpected schedule changes kept my old fishing buddy Dr. John Hitt from keeping his date. John may have missed some great trout fishing, as it really busted loose on Wednesday, the day before we were to fish.
Well, once again this week I only managed to run 2 of my 4 scheduled trips. A snowed in Atlanta kept my friend Andy Mount from getting here on time, and unexpected schedule changes kept my old fishing buddy Dr. John Hitt from keeping his date. John may have missed some great trout fishing, as it really busted loose on Wednesday, the day before we were to fish.
Week Ending 2/6/10 by
Butch Rickey
(2/09/2010)
It was another pretty full week cut short by bad weather. I had four trips on the books, but actually got to run two of them. Even though the fishing was tough, the trips were great fun.
It was another pretty full week cut short by bad weather. I had four trips on the books, but actually got to run two of them. Even though the fishing was tough, the trips were great fun.
Sanibel Island Fishing Charters by
Greg Hood
(1/27/2010)
Sanibel Island weather is great! Lets go fishing!
Sanibel Island weather is great! Lets go fishing!
Report for the Week Ending 1/23/2010 by
Butch Rickey
(1/26/2010)
I was beginning to think I was about to have the first January without running a trip since I began guiding over two decades ago.
I was beginning to think I was about to have the first January without running a trip since I began guiding over two decades ago.
Sanibel Island Fishing by
Greg Hood
(1/19/2010)
Sanibel Island fishing is better now after our coldest weather in years.
Sanibel Island fishing is better now after our coldest weather in years.
Captiva Fishing Report For Sheephead and Trout by
Greg Hood
(1/10/2010)
Sanibel and Captiva fishing is still good for a number of species.
Sanibel and Captiva fishing is still good for a number of species.
Week Ending 1/2/2010 - Killing The Skunk! by
Butch Rickey
(1/05/2010)
I managed to get in two very cold trips out of three I had scheduled. By that time, the handwriting was on the wall.
I managed to get in two very cold trips out of three I had scheduled. By that time, the handwriting was on the wall.
Sanibel Island Fishing For Spotted Seatrout by
Greg Hood
(1/01/2010)
Sanibel,and Captiva Island fishing has cold weather in the forecast.
Sanibel,and Captiva Island fishing has cold weather in the forecast.
Sanibel Island Charter Fishing by
Greg Hood
(12/21/2009)
Pompano are great way to have some fun, and great for dinner too!! Cold water can bring in some great fishing!
Pompano are great way to have some fun, and great for dinner too!! Cold water can bring in some great fishing!
Sanibel Island Fishing by
Greg Hood
(12/11/2009)
Cold Fronts, Fog, and Wind make fishing a nice change from the heat.
Cold Fronts, Fog, and Wind make fishing a nice change from the heat.
Report for the Week Ending 12/12/09 by
Butch Rickey
(12/10/2009)
Two trips again this week. We had progressively poorer tides as the week moved along, but we fished the best two days and did pretty well. We had to contend with fog, no-seeums, and cold water, and finally had to wait on the water to warm to get a bite.
Two trips again this week. We had progressively poorer tides as the week moved along, but we fished the best two days and did pretty well. We had to contend with fog, no-seeums, and cold water, and finally had to wait on the water to warm to get a bite.
Happy Holidays by
Gary Clark
(12/06/2009)
Give the perfect Christmas gift a charter for that special someone, gift certificates available
Give the perfect Christmas gift a charter for that special someone, gift certificates available
Report for the Week Ending 6/27/09 by
Butch Rickey
(12/05/2009)
I had three trips scheduled for this week, but weather claimed Friday. Seems I can't get past the two trip barrier. Both trips were very enjoyable with old friends.
I had three trips scheduled for this week, but weather claimed Friday. Seems I can't get past the two trip barrier. Both trips were very enjoyable with old friends.
Sanibel Island Fishing by
Greg Hood
(12/03/2009)
Fishing the cold fronts around Sanibel Island. Time to break out those artificials.
Fishing the cold fronts around Sanibel Island. Time to break out those artificials.
Report for the Week Ending 11/28/09 by
Butch Rickey
(12/02/2009)
I managed another two trips this week, and had good fishing, good catching, good folks, and good eats.
I managed another two trips this week, and had good fishing, good catching, good folks, and good eats.
Report for the Week Ending 11/21/09 by
Butch Rickey
(11/21/2009)
It was another two day work week this week, but they were great days with old friends.
It was another two day work week this week, but they were great days with old friends.
Week Ending 11/14/09 by
Butch Rickey
(11/15/2009)
It was another windy week as Ida made her way up the Gulf to Mississippi, and I didn't get out until Friday.
It was another windy week as Ida made her way up the Gulf to Mississippi, and I didn't get out until Friday.
Cooler and windy days on the way by
Gary Clark
(11/07/2009)
cooler and windy days make for more canal and pothole fishing
cooler and windy days make for more canal and pothole fishing