Fishing Reports by Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch

Tornado Warnings/Cold Front confronts SW FL - This week promises to tell a compelling story about Grouper Trolling. Water temperatures have moved south into the mid 60's. Trips this Tue/Thur/Sat. You will get the truth, the whole truth, so help me. The recent Chick N Stick tournament was 2 d more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Grouper and Bonita Trolling - I'll be going to Maryland (Oxford) for Thanksgiving and will not return to SW FL until Dec 2. On the 3rd, I'm looking frwd to a Grouper Trolling Trip and most likely plenty of Little Tunny. On Dec 4th, a 1st in SW FL. The Chick and Stick Fishing more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Grouper trolling is heating up but ..... - Will update this but waiting for water clarity to lose some of this milky type color. If you going to go drag lures for Grouper, PLS take it from me and use PINK/ORANGE/and combo of Orange/Yellow. Last 2 days have been good but not onfire as I ex more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Mom sent to wounded son at Ft Hood with "GiddyUp" - Too windy to fish so there were bigger fish to fry. Check it out. http://www.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com/page/content.detail/id/512170.html?nav=5011 more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Hot Week for GiddyUp Fishing Charters - This week was hotter than Megan Fox! Tue, Wed, and Thurs (the dreaded 3 in a row)Curious enough they were all 3 Fly Charters, well check that, 2.5. My 3rd Dude wished to catch grouper. I know it is possible in shallow water but he wanted BIG GROUPER. more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

A "Positve" report from Capt GiddyUp? - A Positive Report from Captain GiddyUp? Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch October 20, 2009 Fort Myers - Saltwater Fishing Report Dude, how come your fishing reports seem to have a negative twist vs a positive twist? This was an email I received thi more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Pine Island Sound is smoking when wind is down - It doesn't get much better than Pine Island Sound this time of year. Falling water temps have been the key to some great fishing. What to look for or what you must try to find. Bands of Birds: Under these birds is a game fish buffet. Trout (Big) M more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Fishing is getting better/Weather is not - If you don't mind dodging bolts of light and driving rain (seemingly daily) SW FL is the place to be. We are caught in a horrible weather pattern. Snook: Bite is improving but only on the best tides. The beaches are still producing great fish. more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

SW FL prospects improving - Snook Season came in with somewhat of a whimper. Several tournaments (Mac Flats) had low numbers. One dynamic effecting the snook fishing is the current moon phase. Most fish are dining under the moonlight and taking a seista during the day. Tro more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

GiddyUp scores Salmon/Striper/& Halibut - Can you imagine how much it means to me as a Professional Saltwater Guide to have another A**hole doing all the flippin' work so I can fish? Fellow Dudes, it has been 3 freakin' years since I've had a vacation. I'll be back in Florida for the first d more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers