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Wade Osborne

Wade Osborne
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

Fall Has Finally Arrived Until recently, we hadn’t had any typical fall weather here in the Tampa Bay area, but it’s finally here. Most of November’s water temperatures remained in the mid-70’s. Usually, by now the water temperature on the grass flats is in the low 70’s to upper 60’s...
Wade Osborne
Wade Osborne Tampa, Florida Reported: 3 days ago
Fall Has Finally Arrived Until recently, we hadn’t had any typical fall weather here in the Tampa Bay area, but it’s finally here. Most of November’s water temperatures remained in the mid-70’s. Usually, by now the water temperature on the grass flats is in the low 70’s to upper 60’s Snook are still open to harvest until the first of December, so you only have a couple of weeks to take advantage of it. My clients are still catching plenty of snook. Some are in the slot of 28 to 33 inches, but most are just under or over the keeper slot. Oscar Santana and Kinh Shiau fished with me earlier this month and Oscar caught and released a 34” snook unharmed. It turns out, Oscar had never fished before and this snook was the first fish he’d ever caught. Unbelievably, he continued to out fish Kinh during the rest of the charter. Talk about beginner’s luck, now Oscar is ruined for life… The redfish action continues to please. Schools of redfish are still plentiful, but now I’m encountering more rat reds. I don’t have a problem with that because they’re still fun to catch and if you never have, they’re a blast. Riley found that out himself recently when he caught his first redfish. When looking to take one home for dinner though, I move on in search of bigger fish. There are still larger fish around, I just have to do a little looking. Seatrout, out of all the inshore species, remain the most dependable, as far as, fish for dinner. It’s been a banner year for seatrout, and I look for that trend to continue right through the end of the year.
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Gage Brady

Gage Brady
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

We have a red snapper season Nov 18th to Jan 1st !
Gage Brady
Gage Brady Clearwater, Florida Reported: 3 days ago
We have a red snapper season Nov 18th to Jan 1st !
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Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Juan Herndon

Juan Herndon
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

The fish have been biting very good
Juan Herndon
Juan Herndon St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 6 days ago
The fish have been biting very good
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Vasiliy Obukhov

Vasiliy Obukhov
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Right now catching cobia, Mangrove Snapper, lane Snapper, Hogfish, king mackerel, bonito. Water temperature is about 73-78 degrees. Fishing is good overall.
Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy Obukhov Sarasota, Florida Reported: 6 days ago
Right now catching cobia, Mangrove Snapper, lane Snapper, Hogfish, king mackerel, bonito. Water temperature is about 73-78 degrees. Fishing is good overall.
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James Gibson

James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane. Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.
James Gibson
James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 6 days ago
Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.

Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.
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James Gibson

James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.
James Gibson
James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 6 days ago
Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.
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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

The inshore nearshore bite has been awesome. One spot shopping for snook redfish cobia tunas sharks. Everything!! Light tackle fishing at its finest. Book your adventure today!
Matt Fueyo
Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 6 days ago
The inshore nearshore bite has been awesome. One spot shopping for snook redfish cobia tunas sharks. Everything!! Light tackle fishing at its finest. Book your adventure today!
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Joe Burruezo
Holmes Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Fall frenzy in full force! Redfish and trout are showing up in good numbers with some nearshore fishing getting good as well!
Joe Burruezo
Joe Burruezo Holmes Beach, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
Fall frenzy in full force! Redfish and trout are showing up in good numbers with some nearshore fishing getting good as well!
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Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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Sam Pitchford
November 17th 2024
Clearwater, Florida
Sam Pitchford
November 17th 2024
Clearwater, Florida
Sam Pitchford
November 17th 2024
Clearwater, Florida
Sam Pitchford
November 17th 2024
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Sam Pitchford
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Sam Pitchford
November 17th 2024
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Sam Pitchford
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Sam Pitchford
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Wade Osborne
November 17th 2024
Tampa, Florida
Wade Osborne
November 17th 2024
Tampa, Florida
Wade Osborne
November 17th 2024
Tampa, Florida
Gage Brady
November 17th 2024
Clearwater, Florida
Gage Brady
November 17th 2024
Clearwater, Florida
Gage Brady
November 17th 2024
Clearwater, Florida
Gage Brady
November 17th 2024
Clearwater, Florida
Gage Brady
November 17th 2024
Clearwater, Florida

Recent Bradenton Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time bowfishing with Captain Mike this past weekend. My 10 year old son and I had a blast learning how to fish with a bow, and translating shooting at paper targets into shooting at moving fish. The Bay was alive with marine life and it was really cool to be out there together. There was a small technical issue that came up early in the trip, but Captain Mike used his experience to quickly resolve it and get us back out to where the fish were jumping. We are definitely going to book with him again!

    Ryan M. | November 19, 2024

    Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Chris is an excellent guide (5 stars). He is very personable and we all became fishing buddies quickly. Enjoyed the action with the spotted seatrout on the flats in southern Tampa Bay.

    John C. | November 16, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day with Capt Wade, he was very professional and knowledgeable and shared his experiences with us. We caught Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout in numbers and size to satisfy our needs until next time. His lunch recommendation to cook our catch was awesome too.

    Rick R. | November 12, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on water. Very knowledgeable of the waters, fish, and gear.

    Ben A. | November 12, 2024

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful morning with Captain Alex catching redfish, snook and speckled sea trout. He even cleaned our fish for us.

    Beth G. | October 26, 2024

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Chris very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We had a great time and caught a lot of fish.

    Ed P. | September 22, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing guide! Friendly fun and even caught some fish! Will definitely use Christopher again!!

    Michael C. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Bad day for fishing. Captain was great.

    Regina A. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Family Fun Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    He was great in every way!!! On time, professional and he definitely put me on fish!!! Highly recommended!! Tom Trainer

    Thomas T. | September 7, 2024

    Trip: Shallow Water Sightfishing

  • ★★★★★
    It was a great trip. Three of us fished comfortably for a half day. Mother Nature provided the fish, and Nick provided a great atmosphere. Easy to talk to and gave some good local recommendations, will look to book with Nick again in the future.

    Michael L. | September 2, 2024

    Trip: Reel Salty Sportfishing

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