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Fishing Report for Pine Island Sound to Sarasota Bay, Florida

Capt. Butch Rickey
December 1, 2007
Pine Island Sound - Saltwater Fishing Report

FLORIDA FISHING REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING 12/01/07

by

Capt. Butch Rickey

There is no southwest Florida fishng report this week, as I wasn't on the water. So, this is a great opportunity for me to bring you some more customer reports and pictures from near and far.

The first is from Terry Wyrock, who is an avid local angler who fishes a lot at night. Terry caught this 36 inch redfish on a pinfish in Estero Bay, fishing next to a dock. He estimated the weight at 15-20 lbs, and caught it on fairly heavy spinning tackle using 30# Power Pro and a 60# leader. Nice fish, Terry!

FROM MY FRIENDS!

Next is a report from my customer Steve Shellnut, of Hamden, Connecticut:

Butch,



Sorry for not emailing sooner but it has been a busy summer. I really enjoyed our trip this past June and I'm making plans for a trip in early June of 2008. I will let you know when I have exact dates. We had a good year for Striped Bass in Connecticut this year. I have attached a picture of my largest of the year, a 45lb. brute caught on 11-18-2007. I don't always dress that fashionably but it was 25 degrees when that picture was taken. It is now too cold for me so I'm done fishing until April. Can't wait to fish Pine Island Sound again!



Happy Holidays,

Steve Shellnutt

FROM MY FRIENDS!

Next we have a couple of nice pictures from Chris Foust, another local angler that fishes a lot, and does well. He didn't provide any catch information. Great catch!

FROM MY FRIENDS!

Last are a couple of pictures from my old friend Willy Van Der Vorst, from Austria, with a nice mess of beautiful trout. He didn't provide any catch details.

FROM MY FRIENDS!

Thanks to everyone who sent in pictures. Remember to include details of your catch, or a short report if you will, when sending in pictures. And, remember, for my customers only! Check out the fantastic products from G. Loomis at American Legacy and get back to me with anything you're interested in.

Tight Lines!

Be sure to check out www.BestFishingBooks.com Books and gifts for fishermen from my friend Jim Dicken!

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Top Florida fishing guide, Capt. Butch Rickey has fished the waters of Pine Island Sound around Sanibel, Captiva, and Pine Islands, as well as Charlotte Harbor, Sarasota Bay, Terra Ceia Bay, and southern Tampa Bay, for much of his 65 years. He now offers guided kayak fishing trips, as well as sightseeing and bird watching tours anywhere that can be reached by kayak from southern Tampa Bay to Estero Bay.

Contact Info:

BarHopp'R Kayak Fishing
11520 E Palm Drive
Ft. Myers, FL 33908
Phone: 239-628-3522
Alt. Phone: 239-633-5851
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