Fishing Reports by Steve Gibson

Sight-fishing for snook in the surf - Fishing slowed somewhat during the last week, but we still managed respectable snook catches along the beach. Mostly fly fishing, we landed snook to 31 inches on assorted flies. The top producer, of course, was my D.T. Special (variation). more...
Steve Gibson - Englewood

Beach Snook - Sight-fishing snook in the surf continues to be our main activity. There are some big fish cruising the beaches and providing fun. We've been average six snook per outing. They range in size from 22 to more than 30 inches. The largest we've more...
Steve Gibson - Sarasota

Persistency rewarded - Persistency has been the key to successful fishing over the past week. Fish aren't exactly jumping into the boat. But that's OK. I like those days when you have to work hard for your fish and you're rewarded with quality. That's what happened on more...
Steve Gibson - Sarasota

Baby tarpon action heating up - We've had some excellent action despite hot weather. Easterly breezes and some overcast have made outings quite bearable. The biggest news is that we found a mother lode of baby tarpon. Ken Taylor of North Port fished with me earlier in the week w more...
Steve Gibson - Sarasota

Redfish, Trout and Blues - West wind continues to plague fishing around the area, either forcing cancellation or forcing us to the west side of Sarasota Bay and surrounding waters. When we have been able to get out, we've been concentrating around Buttonwood Harbor in north more...
Steve Gibson - Sarasota