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Fishing Report - Naples, Ft. Myers, Bonita Beach & Estero Bay

Capt. Dave Hanson
November 4, 2005
Fort Myers - Saltwater Fishing Report

Gulf & Bay Report: Bonita Beach, SW FL



The photo at right is of a 23 inch redfish, caught on live shrimp in Estero Bay, the Thursday before Hurricane Wilma.

I fished Monday for the first time since the Thursday before Hurricane Wilma. With stiff winds over 25 knots, we fished Estero Bay, toward Wiggins Pass. Anglers Karen Weiss and Sally Doherty used live shrimp to catch and release nine rat reds, snook to 16 inches, and a five pound jack cravalle. We also caught lots of sheepshead, including five keepers to 17 inches, and a keeper mangrove snapper.

Friday, I fished offshore with Dianna Smith and Zhi Wu, in 35 feet out of New Pass. We photographed and released a 60 pound goliath grouper. We used live shrimp to catch eight keeper mangrove snapper to 15 inches, a 22 inch Spanish mackerel, grunts and porkfish.

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Private guided saltwater fishing trips, inshore and offshore, around Ft. Myers, Naples and Bonita Beach. Native guide with over 30 years local experience. Good species variety. Reasonable rates. Half and full-day trips offered. We book well in advance throughout the winter months, and slightly in advance during the summer months. Families welcome, and anglers of all ages and experience levels will have a good time.

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Fishbuster Charters, Inc.
Bonita Beach
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone: 239-947-1688
Alt. Phone: 239-947-1688
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