Fishing Reports by Capt. Joel Gant

Theory s - Being a charter captain on the water and fishing with clients as much as I do, I've come up with a lot of theories of my own, I know your thinking oh no, not another one of Fishdaddy's theory's. (This theory is only for released fish) How many time more...
Capt. Joel Gant - Hernando Beach

Open season - June is here and that means there are two species we can target and keep. Red Snapper and Gag Grouper season are both open this month. The regulation can be a little confusing, so I highly recommend checking them at myfwc.com. Lets start with th more...
Capt. Joel Gant - Hernando Beach

winter fishing - Ok, for you die hard anglers that don't mind the cold, there is still some good fishing to be had even in this colder time of year. You may have to change up your tactics a little. One of the best is to slow down your presentation. When you think you more...
Capt. Joel Gant - Hernando Beach

What not to ask - What not to say... Over the years of chartering, I have seen a lot of interesting things, met a lot of great people, heard a lot of wonderful stories and have been asked millions of questions. Here are a few of the most important things not more...
Capt. Joel Gant - Hernando Beach

Sharks - With the popularity of shark week, I thought I'd talk a little about shark fishing. As spring turns into summer, we get the warming of the water. Sharks and I mean big sharks, start to move into our area. On very recent charters, we either caug more...
Capt. Joel Gant - Hernando Beach

open season - Open Season June is here and that means there are two species we can target and keep. Red snapper and gag grouper season are both open this month. The regulation can be a little confusing, so I highly recommend checking them at myfwc.com. Let more...
Capt. Joel Gant - Hernando Beach

Fishermans choice - Fisherman's Choice I believe the worst of the winds are left behind in April. Just about every species in our area are hungry and ready to bite. If you fish offshore or inshore this is the time to get out and fish. With the we more...
Capt. Joel Gant - Hernando Beach

Spring time fishing - Finally fishheads, this is what we've all been waiting for, great fishing and great weather. With the fishing in March so good, April will be even more exciting . The cold fronts should be pretty much over but we still have cooler days. Many species more...
Capt. Joel Gant - Hernando Beach

spring - March is when some great springtime fishing begins. I think we all have been ready for some warmer weather and more fishing. Spring time fishing can be some of the best in our region. Look for many migrating species to start showing up again. From more...
Capt. Joel Gant - Hernando Beach

Ice fishing in Florida - Ice fishing in Florida I knew with a title like that I would get your attention. With some of these cold fronts, I thought we would have to start ice fishing. On many a of charters this time of year I get a lot of people from the north. They te more...
Capt. Joel Gant - Hernando Beach