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2021-09-30
10:22 AM
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Lonrg Time - Well, It's been an extremely long time since my last report. My guide business has boomed since my last report and I let my reporting fall off the radar. But Here we go.
WIth the warm waters of October and cool fronts that will start to move down more...
Capt. Jim Conant - Matlacha |
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2020-06-15
11:26 AM
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Fishing report June 15 2020 - 15 June 2020
World is a hectic place right now. Well, since my last report Covid-19 happened and I lost way too many trips and haven't felt much like writing.
But since April fishing for reds and snook have been great. Better each month for all spe more...
Capt. Jim Conant - Matlacha |
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2020-04-19
2:34 PM
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April has been great! - 19 April 2020
Despite the ongoing Pandemic paralyzing our country it hasn't affected the fish. So far I've had a lot of cancellations for April and May due to the pandemic. The fish have responded well to the lack of pressure during the week. Big sc more...
Capt. Jim Conant - Matlacha |
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2020-02-01
5:12 PM
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1 Feb 2020 Hit and miss syndrome - 1 Feb 2020
Hit and miss syndrome
We've all been there, where yesterday the fish were on fire and the next day with same conditions and there is no bite. Well it's not just you, it happens to everyone. Fish move, water temp changes, moon phase, wind more...
Capt. Jim Conant - Matlacha |
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2019-12-01
10:58 AM
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1 Dec 2019 December fishing is Great! - 1 Dec 2019
December fishing is Great!
Despite red tide being in the area fishing is pretty darn good and impacts have been minimal. I have been fishing in Pine Island Sound, Matlacha and North side of Charlotte Harbor. I've seen minimal dead fish more...
Capt. Jim Conant - Matlacha |
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2019-11-15
9:23 AM
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15 November 2019 Red fish on fire is carrying over from Oct - 15 November 2019
Reds on fire is carrying over from Oct
Since my last report I've not been out as much as normal. From shoulder surgery to seeing my son graduate Infantry school and Airborne school around Thanksgiving, I've been traveling or laid u more...
Capt. Jim Conant - Matlacha |
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2019-10-18
12:20 PM
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18 October 2019 October fishing is on Fire! And jerks are on the - 18 October 2019
October fishing is on Fire! And jerks are on the water.
This month has been fantastic for fishing. Red fish are on fire everywhere. Jacks are tearing up the flats and trout and ladyfish popping bait pods everywhere and sharks cleani more...
Capt. Jim Conant - Matlacha |
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2019-09-27
11:03 AM
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27 September 2019 Reds are schooling - 27 September 2019
Reds are schooling
A lot of scouting and exploring.
Red fish have been schooling pretty darn good lately. Big bulls are closer to the passes while nice slot sizes are everywhere else. This last week I have seen a lot of Jack C more...
Capt. Jim Conant - Matlacha |
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2019-09-05
8:30 PM
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5 Sep 2019 Red fish are turned on! - 5 Sep 2019
Red fish are turned on!
Well my guiding season has ground to a dead slow pace but there is good news. The Red fish bite is great in Pine Island sound, Matlacha pass and all around Charlotte Harbor. I am back to using cut bait (mullet and more...
Capt. Jim Conant - Matlacha |
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2019-07-07
11:16 AM
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June and July 2019 - June & July 2019
I've been pretty busy the last two months between guiding and a two week vacation for myself and family at Yellowstone.
Good news, bait is everywhere! Small 1-2, medium 3 and large 4+ threadfins in different schools and only more...
Capt. Jim Conant - Matlacha |
