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George Hastick
George H.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Recent catches, All caught on scaled sardines inside Tampa Bay on the incoming tide, Snook and reds on the flats working the mangroves.
George Hastick
George H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Recent catches, All caught on scaled sardines inside Tampa Bay on the incoming tide, Snook and reds on the flats working the mangroves.
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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Steven Herich
Steven H.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Sounds great Scott! Here's a first time keeper snook my client caught on his first attempt yesterday on the beach 🏖️.
Steven Herich
Steven H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Sounds great Scott! Here's a first time keeper snook my client caught on his first attempt yesterday on the beach 🏖️.
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Chris Weir
Chris W.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Catching lots of huge gag grouper they're out of season right now. But we are able to keep these huge mangrove snappers. We are catching in 45 feet of water with light gear.
Chris Weir
Chris W. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Catching lots of huge gag grouper they're out of season right now. But we are able to keep these huge mangrove snappers. We are catching in 45 feet of water with light gear.
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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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George Hastick
George H.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
redfish bite has been on fire working the mangroves of the flats of St Petersburg. Throwing live bait and artificials
George Hastick
George H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 1 year ago
redfish bite has been on fire working the mangroves of the flats of St Petersburg. Throwing live bait and artificials
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Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Alex Kirby
Alex K.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Gag season 2024
Alex Kirby
Alex K. Bradenton, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Gag season 2024
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Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
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James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
There are signs of fall in the air and the fishing seems to be really turning both inshore and nearshore.
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 year ago
There are signs of fall in the air and the fishing seems to be really turning both inshore and nearshore.
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Alex Kirby
Alex K.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Gag season is starting strong
Alex Kirby
Alex K. Bradenton, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Gag season is starting strong
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Wade Osborne
Wade O.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
It’s been a long hot summer, but relief is just around the corner. The days are getting shorter and soon the water temperatures will be dropping back into the 70’s. Once the water cools, the redfish and snook fishing will heat up. Mid-to-late September, and especially,… Read more
Wade Osborne
Wade O. Tampa, Florida Reported 1 year ago
It’s been a long hot summer, but relief is just around the corner. The days are getting shorter and soon the water temperatures will be dropping back into the 70’s. Once the water cools, the redfish and snook fishing will heat up. Mid-to-late September, and especially,… Read more
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George Hastick
George H.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Redfish action has been the ticket lately with fish ready and willing to take live bait, cut bait and arRedfish action has been the ticket lately with fish ready and willing to take live bait, cut bait and artificial baits. Snook have been biting on the moving tides on live sardines. Trout have been hitting Saltwater Assassins on a 1/4 oz jig head in 5-7 feet of water.ificial baits. Snook have been biting on the moving tides on live sardines. Trout have been hitting Saltwater Assassins on a 1/4 oz jig head in 5-7 feet of water.
George Hastick
George H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Redfish action has been the ticket lately with fish ready and willing to take live bait, cut bait and arRedfish action has been the ticket lately with fish ready and willing to take live bait, cut bait and artificial baits. Snook have been biting on the moving tides on live sardines. Trout have been hitting Saltwater Assassins on a 1/4 oz jig head in 5-7 feet of water.ificial baits. Snook have been biting on the moving tides on live sardines. Trout have been hitting Saltwater Assassins on a 1/4 oz jig head in 5-7 feet of water.
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George Hastick
George H.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Redfish action has been the ticket lately with fish ready and willing to take live bait, cut bait and artificial baits. Snook have been biting on the moving tides on live sardines. Trout have been hitting Saltwater Assassins on a 1/4 oz jig head in 5-7 feet of water.
George Hastick
George H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Redfish action has been the ticket lately with fish ready and willing to take live bait, cut bait and artificial baits. Snook have been biting on the moving tides on live sardines. Trout have been hitting Saltwater Assassins on a 1/4 oz jig head in 5-7 feet of water.
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    Andrew K. | July 16, 2026

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    Anthony W. | July 12, 2026

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    What an unforgettable experience!! We had so much fun and caught so many fish with Captain George- I’m also pretty sure he might actually be a fish whisperer! He was so personable and accommodating. We have fallen in love with this area and can’t wait to come back next year- and you can bet that we will definitely be booking another fishing trip! Thanks for the memories, Captain George!!

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