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Dillon Arsenault
Dillon A.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
The bite has been on fire lately. We’ve been putting clients on mangrove snapper, lane snapper, red grouper, gag grouper, and even a few surprise tuna on the nearshore grounds.
The recipe has been simple: shrimp, pinfish, sardines, and greenbacks have all been getting the job done. Every trip has been a little different, and that’s what makes this time of year so much fun—you never know what’s coming over the rail next.
Dillon Arsenault
Dillon A. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 3 months ago
The bite has been on fire lately. We’ve been putting clients on mangrove snapper, lane snapper, red grouper, gag grouper, and even a few surprise tuna on the nearshore grounds.
The recipe has been simple: shrimp, pinfish, sardines, and greenbacks have all been getting the job done. Every trip has been a little different, and that’s what makes this time of year so much fun—you never know what’s coming over the rail next.
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Dustin Lambert
Dustin L.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Lots of snapper and tunas
Dustin Lambert
Dustin L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Lots of snapper and tunas
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Charlie Tita
Charlie T.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Cobia bite on nearshore ledges
Charlie Tita
Charlie T. Bradenton, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Cobia bite on nearshore ledges
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Wes Wildman
Wes W.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Been catching mangrove snapper, trout , snook, flounder, redfish and a few sharks. Moving around a lot as it is quite hot out. Keeping the rods bent and getting some dinner!
Wes Wildman
Wes W. Bradenton, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Been catching mangrove snapper, trout , snook, flounder, redfish and a few sharks. Moving around a lot as it is quite hot out. Keeping the rods bent and getting some dinner!
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
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Joseph Dephillips
Joseph D.
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Red Snapper Season is open! We have been killing it on my long range trips. We have been catching Red snapper, mutton snapper, mangrove snapper, red grouper, scamp grouper, gag grouper ,yellowtail snapper, tuna, Mahi mahi and even sailfish. We run 80 miles one way offshore.
Joseph Dephillips
Joseph D. Wesley Chapel, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Red Snapper Season is open! We have been killing it on my long range trips. We have been catching Red snapper, mutton snapper, mangrove snapper, red grouper, scamp grouper, gag grouper ,yellowtail snapper, tuna, Mahi mahi and even sailfish. We run 80 miles one way offshore.
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Frankie Bird
Frankie B.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Trout,reds and big snook all week. Tampa bay is all fired up and only getting better every day.
Frankie Bird
Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Trout,reds and big snook all week. Tampa bay is all fired up and only getting better every day.
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
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Tom Charlton
Tom C.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Blue fish and red grouper in the bay.
Tom Charlton
Tom C. Tampa, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Blue fish and red grouper in the bay.
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Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O.
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Hogfish biting pretty good, as well mangroves and grunts
Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Hogfish biting pretty good, as well mangroves and grunts
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Nick Ress
Nick R.
Clearwater, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Red grouper fishing is on fire on 8 and 10 hour charters! Half day charters are producing plenty of action including hogfish, mangrove snapper, lots of catch and release grouper fishing and barracuda!
Nick Ress
Nick R. Clearwater, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Red grouper fishing is on fire on 8 and 10 hour charters! Half day charters are producing plenty of action including hogfish, mangrove snapper, lots of catch and release grouper fishing and barracuda!
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Andrew Crabtree
Andrew C.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Something is always happening! 🙏🦀🌴
Andrew Crabtree
Andrew C. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Something is always happening! 🙏🦀🌴
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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    Going out with Captain Brad was a great time. He is a no nonsense guide who went above and beyond to get us on the fish. Even in not so great weather, he made sure we all had a great time.

    Richard J. | October 5, 2026

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    Kurt V. | September 29, 2026

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