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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.
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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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
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
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Matt Fueyo
Matt F.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Catching a ton of fish in the bay and when it’s nice offshore we’ve been able to get into some nice cobia and plenty of sharks!! Fun times for all ages!
Matt Fueyo
Matt F. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Catching a ton of fish in the bay and when it’s nice offshore we’ve been able to get into some nice cobia and plenty of sharks!! Fun times for all ages!
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Dustin Lambert
Dustin L.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Lots of amberjacks and cobia!
Dustin Lambert
Dustin L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Lots of amberjacks and cobia!
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Matt Fueyo
Matt F.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Fishing has been productive. We are catching kings and cobia off the beach. Snook and redfish are chewing in the passes.
Matt Fueyo
Matt F. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Fishing has been productive. We are catching kings and cobia off the beach. Snook and redfish are chewing in the passes.
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
The holiday season is upon us in Sarasota, Florida and the fish seem to know it. Our fishing charter customers had success targeting Snook, Redfish, Trout and Jacks in the shallow flats of Sarasota bay. As water temperatures dropped we found fish congregated on low tides in deeper mud holes in the buttonwood bay area on the back side of Longboat Key. On higher tides we found fish on top of shallow oyster bars around the bully creek area near the Sarasota airport. The nearshore fishing in Sarasota was also hot on the public reefs in front of Siesta, Lido...
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 years ago
The holiday season is upon us in Sarasota, Florida and the fish seem to know it. Our fishing charter customers had success targeting Snook, Redfish, Trout and Jacks in the shallow flats of Sarasota bay. As water temperatures dropped we found fish congregated on low tides in deeper mud holes in the buttonwood bay area on the back side of Longboat Key. On higher tides we found fish on top of shallow oyster bars around the bully creek area near the Sarasota airport. The nearshore fishing in Sarasota was also hot on the public reefs in front of Siesta, Lido and Longboat Key. Our customers enjoyed catch and clean fishing charters catching Kingfish, Triple tail, Cobia and Snappers.
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Kingfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Joe Burruezo
Joe B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Micro tarpon bite has been on fire for the 8hr trips
Joe Burruezo
Joe B. Tampa, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Micro tarpon bite has been on fire for the 8hr trips
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
It's finally Fall in Sarasota and the water temperatures are slowly dropping. Sarasota Bay has been full of action the past few weeks with water temperatures in the mid to low 80 degrees.
Customers have been enjoying quick action catching Trout, Jacks and Mackeral along the deeper grass flats. We have also been having great luck targeting Snook and Redfish along the mangrove islands near major creek systems. They key has been fishing the small fry bait being pushing to the surface.
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 years ago
It's finally Fall in Sarasota and the water temperatures are slowly dropping. Sarasota Bay has been full of action the past few weeks with water temperatures in the mid to low 80 degrees.
Customers have been enjoying quick action catching Trout, Jacks and Mackeral along the deeper grass flats. We have also been having great luck targeting Snook and Redfish along the mangrove islands near major creek systems. They key has been fishing the small fry bait being pushing to the surface.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Todd Walker
Todd W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Triple tail are here. Site fishing triples tail are fun and they are very good to eat.
Todd Walker
Todd W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Triple tail are here. Site fishing triples tail are fun and they are very good to eat.
Tripletail Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Todd Walker
Todd W.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Trout are on fire.
Todd Walker
Todd W. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Trout are on fire.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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