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Jim Vanderbeck

Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Inshore trout and sheepshead around the beaches has been awesome. Offshore the hogfish bite is crazy good but about one out of ten is a keeper.
Jim Vanderbeck
Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Inshore trout and sheepshead around the beaches has been awesome. Offshore the hogfish bite is crazy good but about one out of ten is a keeper.
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Phil Pegley
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We’ve had a shot of spring weather and aside from a couple of 50° mornings temps have been surging to upper around 80° in the afternoon for the past couple of weeks. This has warmed the Tampa bay waters to a friendly, 75° and has really lit a fire for...
Phil Pegley
Phil Pegley Ruskin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
We’ve had a shot of spring weather and aside from a couple of 50° mornings temps have been surging to upper around 80° in the afternoon for the past couple of weeks. This has warmed the Tampa bay waters to a friendly, 75° and has really lit a fire for our inshore fishing trips , and has put the fish in some of our early spring transitional fishing areas. snook, redfish, trout, and Jack Crevalle have all been on the hit list
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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Steve Hunsucker

Steve Hunsucker
Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Winter fishing has been fun as we have bottom-fishing on most of our offshore trips. The main catch has been catch-and-release gag groupers, hogfish, mangrove snappers, lane snappers, porgies, and grunts on all of our length trips. These species make for lots of excellent white fish for our captains’ to...
Steve Hunsucker
Steve Hunsucker Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Winter fishing has been fun as we have bottom-fishing on most of our offshore trips. The main catch has been catch-and-release gag groupers, hogfish, mangrove snappers, lane snappers, porgies, and grunts on all of our length trips. These species make for lots of excellent white fish for our captains’ to fillet back at the dock and send home with our customers! We will continue to target these fish until the water warms up and the trolling bite gets hot! Busy spring break in Clearwater Beach is coming, time to book your March and April charters now!
Hogfish, Scup / Porgy Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Hogfish, Scup / Porgy Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Hogfish, Scup / Porgy Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Hogfish, Scup / Porgy Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Hogfish, Scup / Porgy Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Hogfish, Scup / Porgy Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Hogfish, Scup / Porgy Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Noel Shaw
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Get bud,just got from vaca...haven't fished this week other than stone crabs...will be on the water next week...
Noel Shaw
Noel Shaw Bradenton, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Get bud,just got from vaca...haven't fished this week other than stone crabs...will be on the water next week...
Crab Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We are fishing the inshore and nearshore reefs catching a ton of sheepshead and snappers. Fishing has been heating up with the early spring temps. Snook and redfish are getting hungry too! Book now we are booking up fast.
Matt Fueyo
Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
We are fishing the inshore and nearshore reefs catching a ton of sheepshead and snappers. Fishing has been heating up with the early spring temps. Snook and redfish are getting hungry too! Book now we are booking up fast.
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Darius Kirschner
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The bite has been hotter than the weather over the past couple weeks. We have been catching a ton of nice sized sheepshead , black drum, redfish , trout , and snook
Darius Kirschner
Darius Kirschner Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
The bite has been hotter than the weather over the past couple weeks. We have been catching a ton of nice sized sheepshead , black drum, redfish , trout , and snook
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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James Gibson

James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

It is officially winter here in Sarasota, Fl and the water is cold. It has been all about the Sheepshead and Snapper fishing around the docks and rocks.
James Gibson
James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
It is officially winter here in Sarasota, Fl and the water is cold. It has been all about the Sheepshead and Snapper fishing around the docks and rocks.
Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Craig Lahr

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

Spotted sea trout are starting to push into the clearwater to St. Joseph Sound region. Mild temperatures have delayed their full migration, as it has in years past. Typically, multiple cold fronts that keep the water temperatures lower, will usher in more of the larger, female trout. However, there are...
Craig Lahr
Craig Lahr St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Spotted sea trout are starting to push into the clearwater to St. Joseph Sound region. Mild temperatures have delayed their full migration, as it has in years past. Typically, multiple cold fronts that keep the water temperatures lower, will usher in more of the larger, female trout. However, there are a few small schools beginning to congregate. Several tactics are working especially this early in the season.
Redfish are plenty full. Although most are 22 to 25in. However, the larger fish are blending in with the mullet schools on most flats. Cut ladyfish, or pinfish cut or under a popping cork are working when casting directly into the mullet schools. Large shrimp have also produced results.
Since the water temperature has increased back into the mid 70’s, snook are still cooperating. They are responding to live sardines especially on the falling tides flowing out of the backwaters around the mouths of bays and canals. Targeting the main 3 species will change dramatically due to a cold front coming through tomorrow and cold fronts all the way through Christmas taking our temperatures from the high 70s to low 80s to mid-60s and as the days go on down to 50s as highs and 40s at night will make the fish move to completely different areas. tight lines
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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    We had a great trip Taylor!! He was a great captain! We caught LOTS of fish. Super knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around. We will definitely be calling him when we come back to Florida again. Top notch experience! Caught mackerel, trout, groupers, Jack fish, lady fish, lizard fish, catfish and we saw a dolphin. Thank you for a great experience!

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    Scott J. | November 10, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Trip Afternoon Action

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    Andy was great!! Very knowledgeable and helpful. It was my daughter’s first time and she loved it. Will definitely use him again for our next trip!

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    Sal D. | October 4, 2025

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    Brandt B. | September 29, 2025

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    What can I say about this trip. Yes I'm sure we got a bit lucky, but Captain Jake got his own bait, put us on fish immediately and we had a blast. We caught 6 different species on light tackle from spanish mackerel, to catfish, to black tip sharks. It was already an amazing trip. Then we got the heavy tackle out and hooked into a hammerhead, more black tips, and the absolute icing on the cake was a giant 150 lb Tarpon. This was my dream, and Jake made it happen. I couldn't recommend him more. He is very knowledgeable, takes his profession very seriously and is fun and personable at the same time! Do not hesitate to pick captain Jake for your next trip

    Jarrod R. | September 23, 2025

    Trip: 4hr 6hr Or 8hr Inshore

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    We had a wonderful time with Captain Andy. He was super friendly and put us on fish right away. This trip was my 9 year daughter's first trip and she was asking to extend the trip the first 30 minutes in. This was truly a family friendly experience. I would and defiantly recommend using Captain Andy again. Thank you Captain Andy for a wonderful time!!!!

    Matthew T. | August 23, 2025

    Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Dustin and Mikie put us on the Grouper and snapper had a 6hr trip booked and from the time we stepped on the dock they were on top of their game . The boat was well maintained and equipped with everything you would need for a successful trip . Dustin is a local an knows the water like the back of his hand . I highly recommend them and look forward to our next trip in October. Thank you both for a great trip our wives even had a ball Lol 😝

    Charles S. | August 6, 2025

    Trip: Sarasota Offshore Grocery Run

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Frankie knows where the fish are and worked tirelessly to get us to them. Very glad I chose his charter. I plan to be a repeat customer.

    James J. | August 4, 2025

    Trip: Grouper And Snapper Trips

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    Jeff T. | August 1, 2025

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