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Jim Vanderbeck
Jim V.
Clearwater, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Offshore red snapper and mangrove snapper are everywhere... The bite has been on fire! Ensure trout redfish and snook seem to be on every grass flat and every Beach
Jim Vanderbeck
Jim V. Clearwater, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Offshore red snapper and mangrove snapper are everywhere... The bite has been on fire! Ensure trout redfish and snook seem to be on every grass flat and every Beach
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Chris Weir
Chris W.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 2 years 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 2 years 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.
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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George Hastick
George H.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 2 years 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 2 years ago
redfish bite has been on fire working the mangroves of the flats of St Petersburg. Throwing live bait and artificials
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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Alex Kirby
Alex K.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Gag season 2024
Alex Kirby
Alex K. Bradenton, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Gag season 2024
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
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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Alex Kirby
Alex K.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Gag season is starting strong
Alex Kirby
Alex K. Bradenton, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Gag season is starting strong
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
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Wade Osborne
Wade O.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 2 years 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 2 years 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
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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George Hastick
George H.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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.
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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Frank Hutchko
Frank H.
Redington Shores, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Our gag grouper and Amberjack season are open and although the weathers been less than perfect the fish seem to be chewing on our offshore trips , 250-400 ft seems to be the target area for big gags and amberjack . As the waters start cooling we will see the Hogfish and ki… Read more
Frank Hutchko
Frank H. Redington Shores, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Our gag grouper and Amberjack season are open and although the weathers been less than perfect the fish seem to be chewing on our offshore trips , 250-400 ft seems to be the target area for big gags and amberjack . As the waters start cooling we will see the Hogfish and ki… Read more
Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
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Joseph Dephillips
Joseph D.
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Redsnapper season is coming to a end . Most everything is about to be closed offshore except yellowtail snapper, mangrove snapper etc. Red grouper are closed . Red snapper close soon and im booked up till it ends . Redfish and snook have been good inshore .
Joseph Dephillips
Joseph D. Wesley Chapel, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Redsnapper season is coming to a end . Most everything is about to be closed offshore except yellowtail snapper, mangrove snapper etc. Red grouper are closed . Red snapper close soon and im booked up till it ends . Redfish and snook have been good inshore .
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