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Daniel Medina
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Nearshore fishing has been good with big sheepshead, black drums and more. Offshore on the 10 hr trips, seeing big red grouper and other bottom dwellers. In the quad pic, that's a black drum. The others are pretty much all big red grouper.
Daniel Medina
Daniel Medina Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 6 days ago
Nearshore fishing has been good with big sheepshead, black drums and more. Offshore on the 10 hr trips, seeing big red grouper and other bottom dwellers. In the quad pic, that's a black drum. The others are pretty much all big red grouper.
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
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James Goodman

James Goodman
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Sheepshead said bite has been phenomenal using live shrimp and fiddler crabs pitching on mangroves and oyster bars in 2 to 4 ft of water higher tides have been better than low tides especially midday.
James Goodman
James Goodman Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
Sheepshead said bite has been phenomenal using live shrimp and fiddler crabs pitching on mangroves and oyster bars in 2 to 4 ft of water higher tides have been better than low tides especially midday.
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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Cold water fishing!! We've been using shrimp for the last month now and the crustacean crushers are chewing good! Plenty of eating fish for our guests plus some fun catch and release groupers. Spring is right around the corner as pilchards are beginning to show up and we will be...
Matt Fueyo
Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
Cold water fishing!! We've been using shrimp for the last month now and the crustacean crushers are chewing good! Plenty of eating fish for our guests plus some fun catch and release groupers. Spring is right around the corner as pilchards are beginning to show up and we will be switching gears to snook and redfish! King fish season is knocking on the door too!! Book your adventure today!
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James Gibson

James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Things seem to be finally warming up a little and the redfish, sheepshead and trout have been loving it. We even were able to find a few snook.
James Gibson
James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
Things seem to be finally warming up a little and the redfish, sheepshead and trout have been loving it. We even were able to find a few snook.
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Gil Coombes

Gil Coombes
Arcadia, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Some of the biggest Blackfin Tuna we've seen in years. All taken on a new proto type lure that was designed by Mahi Maniacs lures here in South Florida. Our clients went 4 for 12 on these hogs.
Gil Coombes
Gil Coombes Arcadia, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago
Some of the biggest Blackfin Tuna we've seen in years. All taken on a new proto type lure that was designed by Mahi Maniacs lures here in South Florida. Our clients went 4 for 12 on these hogs.
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Darius Kirschner
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

After catching about a dozen snook and a few smaller redfish, I told this angler that the big one is coming. On his next cast after releasing an average sized snook, he got the bite we were looking for. With big head shakes and hard fast runs, I knew this...
Darius Kirschner
Darius Kirschner Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago
After catching about a dozen snook and a few smaller redfish, I told this angler that the big one is coming. On his next cast after releasing an average sized snook, he got the bite we were looking for. With big head shakes and hard fast runs, I knew this is the one he had came to Sarasota, FL to catch. This redfish went about 28lbs and over 39"
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Vasiliy Obukhov

Vasiliy Obukhov
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

122 lbs Big ass Cobia
Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy Obukhov Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago
122 lbs Big ass Cobia
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Steven Herich

Steven Herich
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

It was a monster! Made the local paper and TV news. It was 52" and caught it from the beach 🏖️
Steven Herich
Steven Herich Sarasota, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago
It was a monster! Made the local paper and TV news. It was 52" and caught it from the beach 🏖️
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Recent Placida Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great fishing!! Got 30 fish in 4 hours! Had a lot of fun!

    Allayna O. | February 15, 2025

    Trip: 4 hours Fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    My grandson and son-in-law and I had a great time iguana hunting yesterday! The guide was timely and informative and made the day special for my grandson! Thanks for a memorable time with my family.

    Mike A. | February 14, 2025

    Trip: Iguana Hunting Veteran Guides

  • ★★★★★
    James is one incredible individual above the captain title, with that said he moved us around on top of fish all day. Incredibly easy going and ask us exactly what we wanted and man did he deliver. Equipment was fantastic, boat is very nice and has tons of live bait. We couldn’t be happier with this charter and will absolutely take this trip again. I highly recommend as this was above and beyond an incredible experience!!!

    Lance M. | February 13, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Chris was great but the numbers of iguanas was not so great , need a better place to hunt . Shooting out of a boat with 3 or 4 people is not ideal because of too mush movement. Would I do it again yes but you need more information about #s , population, location and after you shoot one you have to have a good way to retrieve them . If they fall in the water you’re screwed or on the bank you can’t get to them . It’s fun but you need a better way . ???

    Earl H. | February 8, 2025

    Trip: Iguana Hunting Veteran Guides

  • ★★★★★
    Super fun awesome hunt!

    Cameron K. | February 3, 2025

    Trip: Amazing FL Hog Hunts

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip!

    Amy S. | February 1, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Bay/flats

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. Experiences we will never forget. We will for sure be booking with Roland again.

    Cody T. | January 26, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral

  • ★★★★★
    Matt was on top of my trip and super flexible. I had to change a date last minute and he made it work for me. He set me up with Captain Adam who was a phenomenal guide. 12/10 would do this again and recommend to any one who’s interested in catching some awesome fish!

    Alexander S. | January 21, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Fun in the Florida Sun

  • ★★★★★
    Knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and most important… he took us to where the fish were biting. Had a great experience and caught plenty of fish for dinner. He was patient with all of us and attentive as well. Fished multiple spots. Kept the trip moving. I would recommend.

    Robert T. | January 3, 2025

    Trip: Bountiful Backwaters of Sarasota

  • ★★★★★
    Great charter trip! Caught plenty of fish, captain was knowledgeable, fun and made our day fantastic

    Robert B. | January 1, 2025

    Trip: Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

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