2022-01-22 7:30 AM
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Winter patterns emerging in Sarasota - Fishing has fallen into traditional winter patterns after a couple of fronts dropped the water temperature quite a bit. Anglers casting 4 chartreuse Bass Assassin Sea Shad baits and Rapala X-Raps caught decent numbers of jack crevalle to 6 pounds an more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota |
2022-01-15 7:17 AM
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Wind slowed the bite in Sarasota - Fishing was fair this week, a pretty strong front moved through Tuesday and breezy conditions persisted through the week. Before the water got dirty in Big Pass, ladyfish were there in decent numbers and hitting jigs. The best bite for me this week w more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota |
2022-01-14 11:38 AM
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Tampa Bay Fly Fishing/Light Tackle Report - December - December has been UN-seasonably warm and has the fish a little confused. Some days, the flats are littered with snook and the water quality is becoming to fade. Other days. the sky is blue bird and visibility seems unlimited. Cold fronts should becom more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay |
2022-01-08 9:15 AM
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Steady action in Sarasota - Fishing was pretty good this week for a variety of species in several locations using different techniques. Speckled trout average size was better this week, with quite a few slot fish being caught, and released, by anglers casting jigs and flies. more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota |
2022-01-07 2:33 PM
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New Year Fishing Report for Bradenton & Anna Maria Island - Lately we have been experiencing some unseasonably warm weather making for some interesting fishing conditions. There is still plenty of action to make for a successful day of fishing, just have to know the right spots. The fish are more concentrated more...
Capt. Taylor Cowieson - Bradenton |
2022-01-01 8:50 AM
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Good Action in Sarasota for a Variety of Species - Fly anglers fishing with me, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had some action catching and releasing blues, jack crevalle and snook and spin fishing anglers scored with DOA Lures on snook, redfish, blues and jacks in Sarasota Bay recen more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Sarasota |
2021-12-31 7:28 PM
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Holiday fishing can be a challenge - Fishing during holiday seasons can be challenging. The boat traffic was insane as we had great weather and a lot of visitors. Also, we tend to get more families and inexperienced anglers. Bent rods is the goal. Speckled trout, mackerel, bluefish, jac more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota |
2021-12-25 6:41 AM
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Cold front hinders fishing in Sarasota - Weather was an issue this week for clients on my fishing charters. A severe front moved through Monday, shutting down fishing for a couple days. Post front fishing can be tough, and it was. Still, persistent anglers caught ladyfish, bluefish, speckle more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota |
2021-12-23 11:42 AM
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Trout Heating up Soon - As of mid-December, water temperatures were still in the low seventies…pretty much unheard of for this time of year. These abnormally high temperatures affected several fisheries. Large seatrout, a primary target in early winter for those fishing S more...
Capt. Stewart Ames - Tampa Bay |
2021-12-22 4:44 PM
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Crystal River Fishing Acion - Tis the season to wish all of my fishing friends a Merry Christmas. It was not to long ago most of us were wondering if we were going to be able to fish together again. Times have changed and I am extremely thankful for all of the great people who more...
Capt. Kyle Messier - Crystal River |