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2013-04-13
7:24 AM
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Sarasota Fishing Report Capt Jim Klopfer 4/13/2013 - Fishing was productive this week with a nice variety of species being caught and plenty of fresh fish for dinner going home with happy clients. Bluefish to 3 pounds, Spanish mackerel to 3 1/2 pounds, silver trout to 16, speckled trout to 21, pompa more...
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2013-04-06
2:27 PM
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Sarasota Fishing Report Capt Jim Klopfer 4/6/2013 - A nasty front moved through mid-week, but fishing was very good before and after the weather passed. The deep flats near both passes were very good, as were the passes themselves. Spanish mackerel and speckled trout numbers were good, along with bl more...
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2013-03-30
2:03 PM
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Sarasota Fishing Report Capt Jim Klopfer 3/30/2013 - Weather continued to be the story. Strong winds and unseasonably cool temperatures resulted in less than ideal conditions. The ability to adapt to those conditions was the key to success. Still, plenty of nice fish were caught on charters this wee more...
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2013-03-23
4:23 PM
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Sarasota Fishing Report Capt Jim Klopfer 3/23/2013 - Weather was once again the story this week. Unseasonably cool temperatures and breezy conditions made fishing a little more difficult that it should be for the middle of March. Still, action was good for anglers willing to adapt to the conditions. more...
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2013-03-16
4:23 PM
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Sarasota Fishing Report Capt Jim Klopfer 3/16/2013 - Fishing the deep grass flats was very productive early in the week as a severe front was approaching. Fish are usually VERY active as they sense a big change in barometric pressure. The bite continued after the front passed, though we had to deal w more...
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2013-03-09
4:03 PM
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Sarasota Fishing Report Capt Jim Klopfer 3/9/2013 - The weather has been unseasonably cool and breezy in March after a fantastic January and February. Water temperatures are in the upper 50's where they should be in the low 70s. Still, action on the deep grass flats has been very good! Loads of de more...
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2013-03-02
7:56 AM
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Sarasota Fishing Report Capt Jim Klopfer 3/2/2013 - The deep grass flats throughout the area continue to provide good action on a variety of species. Speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, pompano, bluefish, ladyfish, and silver trout are hitting jigs and live shrimp in five to eight feet of water. Sheep more...
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2013-02-23
1:25 PM
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Sarasota Fishing Report Capt Jim Klopfer 2/23/2013 - Once again, fishing was good in a variety of locations, using several different techniques. This week I did some live bait bottom fishing, casting lures on the flats, fly fishing, and a river snook trip. The most consistent action was found on the more...
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2013-02-16
7:07 AM
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Sarasota Fishing Report Capt Jim Klopfer 2/16/2013 - Charters this week were an even mix of structure and deep grass fishing. Docks throughout the area were reliable for sheepshead, snapper, grouper, and flounder. This is primarily bottom fishing with live shrimp. Deep flats produced Spanish mackere more...
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2013-02-09
4:06 PM
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Sarasota Fishing Report Capt Jim Klopfer 2/9/2013 - Fishing was good during the first part of this week then slowed a bit after the front passed. John Lovely has fish of the week honors with a big snook he caught on Monday using a small live shrimp. The Middlegrounds, Country Club Shores, Marker # more...
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