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Sheepshead are here, the reds a still around by
Terry Frankford
(12/23/2008)
It's that time of year again, the Sheepies are on the table.
It's that time of year again, the Sheepies are on the table.
Capt. Rick Grassett's Fishing Report for 12/7 through 12/20/2008 by
Rick Grassett
(12/20/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught trout, bluefish, little tunny, ladyfish and pompano during the past couple of weeks. In addition, we had lots of shots at tailing reds in Gasparilla Sound.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught trout, bluefish, little tunny, ladyfish and pompano during the past couple of weeks. In addition, we had lots of shots at tailing reds in Gasparilla Sound.
Tarpon bite slows, but backcountry Redfish and Snook heat up by
D.C. Bienvenue
(12/14/2008)
While the Juvenile Tarpon bite has slowed down a little the Snook and Redfish action is heating up in backcountry areas. Also Big Jacks, Black Drum and Sea Trout are biting well.
While the Juvenile Tarpon bite has slowed down a little the Snook and Redfish action is heating up in backcountry areas. Also Big Jacks, Black Drum and Sea Trout are biting well.
Redfish bite good after front, Snook, and tarpon still cooperating by
D.C. Bienvenue
(12/09/2008)
After the recent front the Redfish bite in the backcountry has been very good. The Snook and Juvenile Tarpon are cooperating late in the day as the temperatures warm the surface water.
After the recent front the Redfish bite in the backcountry has been very good. The Snook and Juvenile Tarpon are cooperating late in the day as the temperatures warm the surface water.
November Recap / December Forecast by
D.C. Bienvenue
(12/09/2008)
A recap of November fishing with Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing and a forecast of fishing for the upcoming month.
A recap of November fishing with Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing and a forecast of fishing for the upcoming month.
Hot action both Inshore and Offshore by
Terry Frankford
(12/07/2008)
Inshore and offshore were productive over the Thanksgiving Holidays. Inshore redfish, sea trout, flounder, and a few sheepshead were tightening lines aboard the Reelin & Chillin. Offshore king mackerel, and amberjack tightened lines making for great light tackle action.
Inshore and offshore were productive over the Thanksgiving Holidays. Inshore redfish, sea trout, flounder, and a few sheepshead were tightening lines aboard the Reelin & Chillin. Offshore king mackerel, and amberjack tightened lines making for great light tackle action.
Capt. Rick Grassetts Fishing Report for 11/24 through 12/6/2008 by
Rick Grassett
(12/07/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CBs Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout, bluefish and reds during the past couple of weeks. Reds and trout moved into shallow water recently following several fronts that dropped water temperatures into the high 50s and low 60s. Negative low tides concentrated fish in potholes along sand bars giving us some sight casting opportunities.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CBs Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout, bluefish and reds during the past couple of weeks. Reds and trout moved into shallow water recently following several fronts that dropped water temperatures into the high 50s and low 60s. Negative low tides concentrated fish in potholes along sand bars giving us some sight casting opportunities.
Tarpon continue to thrill anglers, Snook and big Jacks cooperating by
D.C. Bienvenue
(12/03/2008)
The Tarpon bite for small poons in the rivers is still very good while the recent front has pushed Snook and big Jacks up into backcountry areas making them great targets for recent trips. Also Getting Peacock Bass and Snakeheads in south Florida Canals.
The Tarpon bite for small poons in the rivers is still very good while the recent front has pushed Snook and big Jacks up into backcountry areas making them great targets for recent trips. Also Getting Peacock Bass and Snakeheads in south Florida Canals.
Redfish for Sarasota by
Bob Smith
(11/30/2008)
It was dead low tide and we had non stop fish on for about four hours.
It was dead low tide and we had non stop fish on for about four hours.
Capt. Rick Grassett's Sarasota, FL & Turneffe Flats Lodge, Belize reports by
Rick Grassett
(11/29/2008)
I fished Sarasota Bay and Turneffe Flats Lodge in Belize from 11/10 through 11/22/08. We caught and released trout, bluefish and reds in Sarasota Bay and bonefish in Belize.
I fished Sarasota Bay and Turneffe Flats Lodge in Belize from 11/10 through 11/22/08. We caught and released trout, bluefish and reds in Sarasota Bay and bonefish in Belize.
Tarpon and Snook are still the big ticket by
D.C. Bienvenue
(11/28/2008)
The Tarpon and Snook Bite in areas is still the best bite around by far.
The Tarpon and Snook Bite in areas is still the best bite around by far.
Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish Are Best Bets by
D.C. Bienvenue
(11/25/2008)
A big influx of small tarpon in area rivers has made for some great action. The fish have been running from 10# to 20# and are great on light tackle. Snook and Redfish move to winter areas but are still readily available.
A big influx of small tarpon in area rivers has made for some great action. The fish have been running from 10# to 20# and are great on light tackle. Snook and Redfish move to winter areas but are still readily available.
Big reds coming to Sarasota by
Terry Frankford
(11/24/2008)
Redfish, snook, and trout are coming in around docks and inlets looking for warmer waters.
Redfish, snook, and trout are coming in around docks and inlets looking for warmer waters.
Sarasota Grouper Hot Spots? by
Bob Smith
(11/16/2008)
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.
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.
Capt. Rick Grassett's Fishing Report for 10/24 through 11/9/2008 by
Rick Grassett
(11/10/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action in the coastal gulf with Spanish mackerel and reds, snook, trout and blues on the flats of Gasparilla Sound and Sarasota Bay recently. Fishing was best for Spanish mackerel in the coastal gulf during the week of 10/27. Water temperatures cooled by 5 degrees or more following a front and then fishing in shallow water got hot.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action in the coastal gulf with Spanish mackerel and reds, snook, trout and blues on the flats of Gasparilla Sound and Sarasota Bay recently. Fishing was best for Spanish mackerel in the coastal gulf during the week of 10/27. Water temperatures cooled by 5 degrees or more following a front and then fishing in shallow water got hot.
Beat the winds by
Terry Frankford
(11/03/2008)
It was a windy couple of weeks, however anglers aboard the Reelin & Chillin managed to put fish on the line. Big reds close to thirty inches using select live shrimp or cut pinfish for bait really bent some rods.
It was a windy couple of weeks, however anglers aboard the Reelin & Chillin managed to put fish on the line. Big reds close to thirty inches using select live shrimp or cut pinfish for bait really bent some rods.
Sarasota Update by
Bob Smith
(11/01/2008)
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.
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 by
Bob Smith
(10/26/2008)
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.
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.
Capt. Rick Grassett's Fishing Report for 10/13 through 10/23/2008 by
Rick Grassett
(10/23/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with Spanish mackerel and little tunny recently in the coastal gulf off Sarasota. Action in Sarasota Bay slowed but anglers fishing the bay with me still caught trout on deep grass flats. One angler had a slam fishing the east side of the bay with me one day consisting of a red, a snook and several trout.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with Spanish mackerel and little tunny recently in the coastal gulf off Sarasota. Action in Sarasota Bay slowed but anglers fishing the bay with me still caught trout on deep grass flats. One angler had a slam fishing the east side of the bay with me one day consisting of a red, a snook and several trout.
Sarasota Fishing Report by
Bob Smith
(10/18/2008)
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.
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.
Capt. Rick Grassett's Sarasota, FL & Chesapeake Bay Rpt. for 9/22-10/12/08 by
Rick Grassett
(10/11/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action recently fishing deep grass flats in Sarasota Bay and the coastal gulf waters off Siesta Key. Spin and fly anglers caught and released trout, bluefish, jacks, little tunny and Spanish mackerel. Our fall fishing seems to be getting off to an early start.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action recently fishing deep grass flats in Sarasota Bay and the coastal gulf waters off Siesta Key. Spin and fly anglers caught and released trout, bluefish, jacks, little tunny and Spanish mackerel. Our fall fishing seems to be getting off to an early start.
Inshore Reds - Offshore Mackerel by
Terry Frankford
(10/08/2008)
Fishing both in-shore and near-shore is productive right now so get out there and get fishing. Snook, redfish, trout, and mangrove snapper are the species to target inshore. Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, little tunny, and sharks are the species to target near-shore.
Fishing both in-shore and near-shore is productive right now so get out there and get fishing. Snook, redfish, trout, and mangrove snapper are the species to target inshore. Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, little tunny, and sharks are the species to target near-shore.
Sarasota Mack Attack by
Bob Smith
(10/08/2008)
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.
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 by
Bob Smith
(9/29/2008)
I do saltwater, bay, and coastal fishing depending on the weather and where the fish are. I feature light tackle fishing.
I do saltwater, bay, and coastal fishing depending on the weather and where the fish are. I feature light tackle fishing.
Working the Storms by
Terry Frankford
(9/11/2008)
It's tough working around the hurricanes and the associated inclement weather however, it's always been a factor that before a front fish tend to feed.
It's tough working around the hurricanes and the associated inclement weather however, it's always been a factor that before a front fish tend to feed.
Capt. Rick Grassett's Fishing Report for 8/11 through 8/16/2008 by
Rick Grassett
(8/28/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with snook, tarpon and trout during the week of August 11. The best action continues to be on deep grass flats with a variety of species including trout, bluefish and mangrove snapper. We also had action fishing lighted docks for snook before dawn and large tarpon around bridges and on the flats after daylight.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with snook, tarpon and trout during the week of August 11. The best action continues to be on deep grass flats with a variety of species including trout, bluefish and mangrove snapper. We also had action fishing lighted docks for snook before dawn and large tarpon around bridges and on the flats after daylight.
Sarasota Bay area fishing report by
Terry Frankford
(8/15/2008)
Redfish, spotted sea trout, and mangrove snapper tighten lines aboard the Reelin & Chillin
Redfish, spotted sea trout, and mangrove snapper tighten lines aboard the Reelin & Chillin
Capt. Rick Grassett's Fishing Report for 7/28 through 8/10/2008 by
Rick Grassett
(8/10/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with tarpon, trout, bluefish and Spanish mackerel the past couple of weeks. Tarpon action slowed along the beaches due to fewer tarpon and poor sight fishing conditions (rough water and lack of sunlight); however they moved inside around bridges and on the flats. The best action has been on deep grass flats along the west side of Sarasota Bay.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with tarpon, trout, bluefish and Spanish mackerel the past couple of weeks. Tarpon action slowed along the beaches due to fewer tarpon and poor sight fishing conditions (rough water and lack of sunlight); however they moved inside around bridges and on the flats. The best action has been on deep grass flats along the west side of Sarasota Bay.
July Fishing Report For Sarasota - New Pass & Big Pass by
Terry Frankford
(7/29/2008)
It's easy to get stuck in a habit with the same baits, switching up can change a day's fishing for the better.
It's easy to get stuck in a habit with the same baits, switching up can change a day's fishing for the better.
Capt. Rick Grassett's Fishing Report for 7/14 through 7/27/2008 by
Rick Grassett
(7/27/2008)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout and bluefish in Sarasota Bay during the past couple of weeks. In addition, tarpon are still available in the inshore Gulf of Mexico off Sarasota. Fly anglers had numerous shots at tarpon, several bites and jumped a couple, although sea and sunlight conditions weren't good.
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout and bluefish in Sarasota Bay during the past couple of weeks. In addition, tarpon are still available in the inshore Gulf of Mexico off Sarasota. Fly anglers had numerous shots at tarpon, several bites and jumped a couple, although sea and sunlight conditions weren't good.