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Seth Leto
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The redfish bite has been on fire the last few weeks. Average fish being caught is in the upper to over-slot range.
Seth Leto
Seth Leto Tarpon Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
The redfish bite has been on fire the last few weeks. Average fish being caught is in the upper to over-slot range.
Redfish Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
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Mike Ayersman
Lakeland, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Bite is on fire
Mike Ayersman
Mike Ayersman Lakeland, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Bite is on fire
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Mike Morse
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The Bass Fishing is starting to heat up as the post spawn is in full affect and the big'uns are wanting to eat. They are spread out though some are shallow and other are out deep following the bait fish. Look for schools of bait in 8-12ft over submerged grass....
Mike Morse
Mike Morse Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
The Bass Fishing is starting to heat up as the post spawn is in full affect and the big'uns are wanting to eat. They are spread out though some are shallow and other are out deep following the bait fish. Look for schools of bait in 8-12ft over submerged grass. Pitch the Kissimmee grass is a great way to find them as well. It's a little slower trying to find them but once you do, the reward is worth the search.
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Cody Beckman

Cody Beckman
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Hey, yeah of course. The inshore bite has been on fire with the weather warming up, upper to over slot redfish and snook are moving into the bay with some big redfish schools starting to form as well. The mangrove snapper and sheepshead bite is still good as well
Cody Beckman
Cody Beckman Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Hey, yeah of course. The inshore bite has been on fire with the weather warming up, upper to over slot redfish and snook are moving into the bay with some big redfish schools starting to form as well. The mangrove snapper and sheepshead bite is still good as well
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Craig Lahr

Craig Lahr
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Since the the last month being do warm and wayer temps in the upper 70s final a couple cold front, fishing has picked up. Redfish have started to show up in moe places and better numbers, from the backwaters of Clearwater. We have found them around docks, oysterbars, and points...
Craig Lahr
Craig Lahr St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Since the the last month being do warm and wayer temps in the upper 70s final a couple cold front, fishing has picked up. Redfish have started to show up in moe places and better numbers, from the backwaters of Clearwater. We have found them around docks, oysterbars, and points of sand bars that have potholes and sparce grass where it drops off. The best baits have been silverdollar size pinfish and grass grunts with tail cut off fluddering on the bottom. Next tail hooked under a float will get the job done. Artificials such as Top water lures and trusty go to gold spoon have been producing some nice fish, and is a great search bait. The beaches have been absolutely on fire with mackerel. With all the bait around, it's so easy to get a well full of bait. You cant have enough even if it dies. Look for the birds working, and drift or anchor up and start chumming. Our most productive method is using 40lb floro with a #2 to 3 aberdine style hook. The fish have ranged from 4 to 5lb. Kingfish are around, but very few. The next 2 months, fishing is going to get crazy. Cobia, mackerel, shallow snook, trout, reds and even some resident tarpon will start show in the back water So, start booking your trip to experience great lighttackle fishing.
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Patrick Bale

Patrick Bale
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Sheephead and snapper bite has still been decent.
Patrick Bale
Patrick Bale Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Sheephead and snapper bite has still been decent.
Gag Grouper Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Wade Osborne

Wade Osborne
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

If you are visiting the area and staying in hotels on the beach, you have probably noticed some effects of Red Tide. The first things you may notice are a scratchy throat and coughing. The next thing you may witness are dead fish. Unfortunately, there has been a Red Tide...
Wade Osborne
Wade Osborne Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
If you are visiting the area and staying in hotels on the beach, you have probably noticed some effects of Red Tide. The first things you may notice are a scratchy throat and coughing. The next thing you may witness are dead fish. Unfortunately, there has been a Red Tide bloom that has continued to plague the Pinellas coastline and kill fish for over three months now.
The good news is there are no signs of Red Tide in upper Tampa Bay where I’m located and the fishing is excellent. The snook, redfish and seatrout are plentiful and more than willing to take a bait.
So, what are you waiting for? Book your adventure now, and let’s go catch some fish!
Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Alex Kirby

Alex Kirby
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish snook and trout
Alex Kirby
Alex Kirby Bradenton, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Redfish snook and trout
Redfish Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
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