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Steven Swindal
Steven S.
Apollo Beach, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Snook, trout and redfish are on fire right now
Steven Swindal
Steven S. Apollo Beach, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Snook, trout and redfish are on fire right now
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Tom Charlton
Tom C.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Surprise Hammer Head while grouper fishing.
Tom Charlton
Tom C. Tampa, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Surprise Hammer Head while grouper fishing.
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Frankie Bird
Frankie B.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Snook bit has been on 🔥 and we are starting to get some good 30+ inch reds up in the trees. Shark bite staying consistent and if you want to fill the cooler with meat the mackerel and trout are plentiful.
Frankie Bird
Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Snook bit has been on 🔥 and we are starting to get some good 30+ inch reds up in the trees. Shark bite staying consistent and if you want to fill the cooler with meat the mackerel and trout are plentiful.
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
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Steve Niemoeller
Steve N.
St. Cloud, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
From bass boats to pontoon boats young kids to elderly and we also offer trips for anglers with disabilities
Steve Niemoeller
Steve N. St. Cloud, Florida Reported 3 months ago
From bass boats to pontoon boats young kids to elderly and we also offer trips for anglers with disabilities
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
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John Burger
John B.
St. Cloud, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
The tilapia are really starting to bed hard and they are everywhere. The big gar are still out roaming around as well. Water is still super clear and these warm evenings make it a great time to be out on the water !!
John Burger
John B. St. Cloud, Florida Reported 4 months ago
The tilapia are really starting to bed hard and they are everywhere. The big gar are still out roaming around as well. Water is still super clear and these warm evenings make it a great time to be out on the water !!
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
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Phil Pegley
Phil P.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Chilly weather fishing, Tampa Bay

Well, the water temps have climbed back up into the 60s and what a blessing it was for us not to have a significant fish kill. Other places were not quite so lucky how our fish were able to hang on through those 50° water temps was amazing and they are alive and well.
During those times are focused was more on what we could target and provide our best. Captain's experiences catching bull sharks around local power plants was very reliable, and the reef bite for snapper and Sheepshead has been on fire. We've...
Phil Pegley
Phil P. Ruskin, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Chilly weather fishing, Tampa Bay

Well, the water temps have climbed back up into the 60s and what a blessing it was for us not to have a significant fish kill. Other places were not quite so lucky how our fish were able to hang on through those 50° water temps was amazing and they are alive and well.
During those times are focused was more on what we could target and provide our best. Captain's experiences catching bull sharks around local power plants was very reliable, and the reef bite for snapper and Sheepshead has been on fire. We've
been considerate of these fish during their spawn only taking a couple fish makes for a brighter fishery in the future
So let's get out there and get your trips booked with Captain's experiences, your catches are waiting.
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
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Ike Carrasquillo
Ike C.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Tampa bay waters are warming up and already we're seeing a good number of Sheepshead, Blackdrum, Southern Ray's showing up on the Saltwatwr flats. On the Freshwater side the Spotted Gar are still showing themselves with a mixed batch of Tilapia and other mix. Look for for the shallow banks with the most sun exposure when transitioning into your night bowfishing action also look for down trees branches or any type of structure that fish can hide that's where you are find your Ambush predators
Ike Carrasquillo
Ike C. Tampa, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Tampa bay waters are warming up and already we're seeing a good number of Sheepshead, Blackdrum, Southern Ray's showing up on the Saltwatwr flats. On the Freshwater side the Spotted Gar are still showing themselves with a mixed batch of Tilapia and other mix. Look for for the shallow banks with the most sun exposure when transitioning into your night bowfishing action also look for down trees branches or any type of structure that fish can hide that's where you are find your Ambush predators
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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John Burger
John B.
St. Cloud, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Spring is here and the fishing has been super good as the water is warming up !! Ton of fish sitting on beds and nice clear shallow water!! Making it the perfect time of the year to get out and sling some arrows!
John Burger
John B. St. Cloud, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Spring is here and the fishing has been super good as the water is warming up !! Ton of fish sitting on beds and nice clear shallow water!! Making it the perfect time of the year to get out and sling some arrows!
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
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Cody Beckman
Cody B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
What's up man sorry I've been crazy busy, fishing has been awesome. Been crushing big reds and snook with some decent trout mixed in
Cody Beckman
Cody B. Tampa, Florida Reported 4 months ago
What's up man sorry I've been crazy busy, fishing has been awesome. Been crushing big reds and snook with some decent trout mixed in
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Steve Niemoeller
Steve N.
St. Cloud, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
The bass are really getting going on Toho getting ready for the spawn when the warm front hits us .
Steve Niemoeller
Steve N. St. Cloud, Florida Reported 5 months ago
The bass are really getting going on Toho getting ready for the spawn when the warm front hits us .
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
Fishing in Kissimmee, Florida
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