2011-04-09 10:22 AM
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Great action in Sarasota as the weather settles down - Conditions were less than ideal early in the week as a wicked front was approaching. Michele and Randy Bowers and their two children from Grand Haven, Mi. did quite well on Monday morning in a 20 knot south wind. We caught a bunch of Spanish macker more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota |
2011-04-02 6:19 PM
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Windy week in Sarasota! - The weather this week was a little challenging, but I managed to get in 5 trips. On Sunday, long time client and friend Dave Buckley from Gettysburg, Pa. fished with me. We caught sheepshead and Spanish mackerel at the inshore Lido Reef, then troll more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota |
2011-04-02 11:28 AM
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Shallow Water Action Explodes in Sarasota - Action exploded in skinny water during the week of 3/21. Anglers fishing with me on my Action Craft flats skiff the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had great action with reds and trout on shallow grass flats. In addi more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Sarasota |
2011-03-26 6:18 PM
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Mack attack in Sarasota! - Fishing continued to be very productive this week, especially for Spanish mackerel, several of which were pushing 5 pounds. Big Pass, New Pass, the middlegrounds and Bird Key flats were the most reliable spots for me this week. Free lined shrimp, R more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota |
2011-03-20 9:40 AM
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Snook and Flats Action Hot in Sarasota - Anglers fishing with me on my Action Craft flats skiff the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released snook, trout, reds, Spanish mackerel, blues, pompano and flounder during the past couple of weeks.
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Capt. Rick Grassett - Sarasota |
2011-03-19 8:00 PM
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Variety and action in Sarasota Bay! - Fishing has been very good this week on a variety of species. Sheepshead action under docks along Siesta Key and Bird Key was nothing short of spectacular! Spanish mackerel are scattered all over the area, speckled trout, sliver trout, and ladyfish more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota |
2011-03-14 7:47 PM
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Fine fishing in Sarasota, despite the wind - Fishing continues to be very productive on a variety of species, although Mother Nature did make things a little challenging this week. Sheepshead fishing remains outstanding around Bird Key and the north end of Siesta Key. I targeted them on trips more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota |
2011-03-05 3:41 PM
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Sarasots grass flats offer great mixed-bag fishing! - Fishing was very good this week, although it was very windy towards the end of the week. We did a lot of damage by hiding behind Bird Key, anchoring up on a deep grass edge, and free lining live shrimp. Spanish mackerel, speckled trout, bluefish, p more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota |
2011-03-05 7:26 AM
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Springtime Action Heating Up in Sarasota - Action continues to improve in Sarasota Bay as water temperatures have warmed to the high 60's. Anglers fishing with me on my Action Craft flats skiff the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released big trout more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Sarasota |
2011-02-28 2:22 PM
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Sarasota docks provide great action - Fishing has been outstanding this week with the great weather and coming off of the full moon. I have been running charters every day, doing a lot of my fishing off of the north end of Siesta Key and around Bird Key. Docks and other structure in de more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota |