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Jim Vanderbeck

Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Red snapper have been chewing the bottom out of the boat... Red grouper as well. Mahi are showing up strong in the gulf this year.
Jim Vanderbeck
Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Red snapper have been chewing the bottom out of the boat... Red grouper as well. Mahi are showing up strong in the gulf this year.
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Jim Vanderbeck

Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We have only been out for scallops in Pasco county but doing really well
Jim Vanderbeck
Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
We have only been out for scallops in Pasco county but doing really well
Scallop Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Ron Finger

Ron Finger with Fish Hawk Charters
Tierra Verde, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The Gulf of Mexico can be a challenge that we as a team welcome the opportunity w/day to day results vary as a shallow warm body water. Ideally, a 10-12 hr offshore fishing 50-70-90 miles out can increase the odds yet .... This approach may also hit or miss. Our...
Ron Finger
Ron Finger with Fish Hawk Charters Tierra Verde, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
The Gulf of Mexico can be a challenge that we as a team welcome the opportunity w/day to day results vary as a shallow warm body water. Ideally, a 10-12 hr offshore fishing 50-70-90 miles out can increase the odds yet .... This approach may also hit or miss.
Our
team's do their best every day to provide guests full efforts, positive attitude & attentive honorable respect to max out and size up the Pelagic Species's.
Since fishing is a lot like dating. It’s all about capitalizing on opportunity of the unknown. One of the first things that every fisherman learns is that fish have their own agenda which causes them to move over time from one place to another. This change can be seasonal, daily, caused by wind, changing water temperature, changing water clarity, the movement of bait they feed on, fishing techniques, or the instinct to spawn. We study these variables, unlike others & apply Master Licensed Angler skills w/technique.
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Ray Culver

Ray Culver
Seminole, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish schools have showed up been pretty consistent with larger redfish being caught with snook mixed in on each trip.
Ray Culver
Ray Culver Seminole, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Redfish schools have showed up been pretty consistent with larger redfish being caught with snook mixed in on each trip.
Redfish Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Redfish Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Phil Pegley
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Our trip to Key West to end the hot Florida summer was as advertised this year's experience was graced with beautiful weather conditions light winds in Clear waters is what Key West dreams are made of .we really had some excellent trips offshore with our main focus being on the...
Phil Pegley
Phil Pegley Ruskin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Our trip to Key West to end the hot Florida summer was as advertised this year's experience was graced with beautiful weather conditions light winds in Clear waters is what Key West dreams are made of .we really had some excellent trips offshore with our main focus being on the mahi mahi. Snapper fishing on the reef was outstanding, especially around the full a new moon. The lobster season in Key West has always been very good and this year was no different. We were able to get limit catches on numerous trips. We love to play with the tarpon while we are down there as well. They have a great tarpon, fish or a year-round. I hope you can join us next year from late July through August, so tight lines until next time Captain Phil
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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James Gibson

James Gibson
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...
James Gibson
James Gibson 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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Jim Vanderbeck

Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore the gags, mangos, red snapper are chewing. Hogfish are starting to bite. Inshore redfish, trout, and black drum are heating up.
Jim Vanderbeck
Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Offshore the gags, mangos, red snapper are chewing. Hogfish are starting to bite. Inshore redfish, trout, and black drum are heating up.
Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Todd Walker

Todd Walker
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 Walker 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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