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Sarasota Tarpon Fishing Report for 5/20 through 6/2/2007 by Rick Grassett (6/02/2007)
Anglers' fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, jumped 6 tarpon and landed 3 of them during the past couple of weeks. Fishing has been below average due to cool water. We've found fewer schools of tarpon than is to be expected this time of the year and very few happy schools.

Sarasota Tarpon Report for 5/14 through 5/20/2007 by Rick Grassett (5/20/2007)
Tarpon time! One of my favorite times of the year, when we are fishing for giant tarpon along our beaches, has arrived. Although the time of the year is right, water temperatures are still on the cool side for the action to get hot.

Sarasota Fishing Report by Bob Smith (5/14/2007)
Light tackle saltwater Sportfishing on Sarasota bay and coastal waters with Capt. Bob Smith and his new Panga,

Capt. Rick Grassett's Fishing Report for 4/22 through 5/4/2007 by Rick Grassett (5/04/2007)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released trout, reds, snook, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, tripletail and barramundi during the past couple of weeks. That's right, barramundi! We also jumped the first tarpon of the season with flies and a live crab. The best action continued to be on deep grass flats of Terra Ceia Bay, Sarasota Bay and Gasparilla Sound.

Deep Grass Flats Of Sarasota Bay Is Best Action by Rick Grassett (4/07/2007)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action the past couple of weeks with Spanish mackerel, bluefish, trout, pompano and reds. The best action was on the deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay and the inshore artificial reefs off Lido Key.

Capt. Rick Grassett's Fishing Report for 3/12 through 3/25/2007 by Rick Grassett (3/25/2007)
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 bluefish during the past couple of weeks. In addition, we scored with snook, reds and trout in Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota and Terra Ceia Bays. The fastest action was with Spanish mackerel and bluefish in Sarasota Bay. Fishing is also improving in Sarasota for trout and reds.

Redfish on the edge by Jim Savaglio (3/15/2007)
The wind, wind, wind, has been blowing this week across the bay, with one morning this week prior to heading out, the computer showed 28 knots out of the northeast.

Best Action In Gasparilla Sound For Trout by Rick Grassett (3/11/2007)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, have had good action during the past several weeks with trout. We also caught reds, snook, bluefish, pompano and Spanish mackerel on CAL jigs with a variety of plastic tails and flies. The best action has been with trout in Gasparilla Sound and the backcountry of Bull and Turtle Bays.

Best Action Was Little Tunny Out of Venice by Rick Grassett (2/17/2007)
Anglers fishing with me during the past week had good action with little tunny and trout. We also caught and released several reds in Charlotte Harbor and scattered bluefish and trout in Sarasota Bay. The best action was with little tunny out of Venice and trout in Charlotte Harbor.

Slowing The Fast Snook Action by Matt Ercoli (2/13/2007)
Winter is still in the air but I can't complain too much, it feels like its going to make it into the 70's today. I guess it's a little better than sub-zero like they are having up north. It's no wonder the birds migrate south for the winter and I have to say I have been seeing a lot of ducks out on the water lately, enjoying the Florida sun.

Capt. Rick Grassett's Fishing Report for 1/29 through 2/8/2007 by Rick Grassett (2/08/2007)
Anglers fishing with me during the past couple of weeks had good action with trout and reds in Charlotte Harbor and ladyfish, scattered trout, reds and pompano in Little Sarasota Bay. There has been plenty of action in Little Sarasota Bay, but Charlotte Harbor has had the most options and variety.

Best Action Was in Charlotte Harbor by Rick Grassett (1/28/2007)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action during the past couple of weeks with trout and reds. The best action was in Charlotte Harbor.

Trout, Reds and Pompano Plentiful Prior to Last Week's Front by Rick Grassett (1/14/2007)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released reds, snook, trout and bluefish during the past 2 weeks. Action was fast in Little Sarasota Bay prior to a front last Monday.

Fishing with Flies and Jigs For a Variety of Action by Rick Grassett (1/01/2007)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, during the past couple of weeks had a variety of action. Tarpon, little tunny, bluefish, redfish and trout were all caught and released with jigs and flies.

Gulf Of Mexico At Venice Florida Fishing Report by Rick Grassett (12/17/2006)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released reds, trout, little tunny, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, crevalle jacks and ladyfish on a variety of lures and flies this week. The best action was with little tunny on flies in the coastal gulf and bluefish on flies and jigs in New Pass.

Fishing Little Sarasota Bay, Gasparilla Sound, Gulf Coast Venice FL by Rick Grassett (12/10/2006)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with reds, trout, snook, large jacks and little tunny during the past couple of weeks. Fly and spin anglers scored with little tunny in the coastal gulf out of the Venice Inlet, reds in Little Sarasota Bay and Pine Island Sound and snook at night near Venice.

Ladyfish Morning In Little Sarasota Bay - Blackburn Bay by Steve Gibson (12/06/2006)
The wind was blowing and opportunities were few. But (thank goodness) the ladyfish saved the day. We launched at Turtle Beach and paddled south to Blackburn Bay. Greg landed several really large ladyfish on Clouser Deep Minnows before the wind got too strong.

Fishing Out Of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key by Rick Grassett (11/25/2006)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released a variety of fish during the past couple of weeks. Snook, reds, trout and Spanish mackerel were caught on a variety of lures and flies in Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor.

Gasparilla Sound Fishing Report by Rick Grassett (11/12/2006)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout during the past couple of weeks. In addition, anglers caught and released Spanish mackerel, reds, snook and flounder on lures and flies in Charlotte Harbor and Tampa Bay.

Saltwater Backcountry Redfish Fishing Sarasota by Steve Gibson (11/06/2006)
The air and water are cooling and usually leads to hot fishing in southwest Florida's backcountry.

Fishing Aboard Snook Fin-Addict On Siesta Key by Rick Grassett (10/28/2006)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with reds, snook, trout and tarpon during the past couple of weeks. The best action was with reds caught on a fly in Charlotte Harbor. We also had a bonus of large late season tarpon, also on a fly.

Lower Tampa Bay, Sarasota, and Charolette Harbor Fishing by Rick Grassett (10/15/2006)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released snook, trout, reds, crevalle jacks and bluefish during the past couple of weeks. The best action was snook fishing around lighted docks and bridge fenders before daylight with a fly. Also, jacks and bluefish are schooling, providing fast action on deep grass flats.

Siesta Key Snook and Red Fishing by Rick Grassett (9/30/2006)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action on a couple of trips this week with snook and reds. The best action was with snook around lighted docks and bridge fenders before daylight. In addition, we found some very nice reds while working mullet schools in Little Sarasota Bay.

Saltwater Backcountry Fishing by Steve Gibson (9/28/2006)
Fishing hasn't been easy, but persistent anglers can catch quality fish if they keep a lure or fly in the water.

Charolette Harbor and Keys Fishing by Rick Grassett (9/24/2006)
Anglers fishing with me from August 28th through Sept. 10th had good action with a variety of fish. Fly and spin anglers caught and released reds, snook and trout and jumped several tarpon in Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor. I also fished the Keys and caught several bonefish.

Sarasota Kayak Fishing by Steve Gibson (9/20/2006)
Grand slams are possible on fly and spin as redfish, tarpon, snook and spotted seatrout are cooperating.

Sarasota Bay & Charlotte Harbor Fishing by Rick Grassett (8/26/2006)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught a variety of fish in Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor during the past couple of weeks. Anglers fishing with fly and spinning tackle caught and released snook, reds, trout, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, jacks, ladyfish and jumped a tarpon on CAL jigs, DOA lures and flies.

Kayak Fishing Report Charolette Harbor by Steve Gibson (8/20/2006)
Get out early and you'll enjoy some hot snook and redfish action.

Capt. Rick Grassett's Fishing Report by Rick Grassett (8/13/2006)
Anglers fishing with me on the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released a variety of fish during the past couple of weeks. Tarpon, snook, reds, trout, bluefish, black drum, ladyfish and juvenile gag grouper and goliath grouper were caught and released on a variety of lures and flies.

Southwest Florida Kayak Report by Steve Gibson (8/07/2006)
The weather is hot, but so is the fishing for those who don't mind getting out early to beat the heat.