Fishing Reports by Capt. Russ Walker

Tarpon are Tough - Tarpon all over Foster point just outside the flats and spoils. They have been rolling in 5 to 7 feet of water depending upon the tide. Best bait bite is a 6 freelined Threadfin hooked thru the nostrils, cast out in front of them when they roll. Sma more...
Capt. Russ Walker - Cape Coral

Mackerel on the Sand Bars - Big Mackerel and Ladyfish action on the sandbars just outside Captiva Pass. Tons of fun. Casting 3/4 oz. silver spoons and Kasting slabs from the bar back into the green deeper water is productive. It's not unusual to have three or four on at a time. more...
Capt. Russ Walker - Pine Island Sound

He's under the Boat...He's Gone Under the Boat - Day off so we headed 9 miles out today we trolled deep for King Mackerel till we intercepted the Shrimp boat Fleet from Alabama. The Shootist and the Maranatha. Awesome, they pull all night and sleep all day after the nets are cleared and the by catc more...
Capt. Russ Walker - Cape Coral

Deep Blue - Day off so we headed 9 miles out today we trolled deep for King Mackerel till we intercepted the Shrimp boat Fleet from Alabama. The Shootist and the Maranatha. Awesome, they pull all night and sleep all day after the nets are cleared and the by catc more...
Capt. Russ Walker - Cape Coral

Tarpon are Back - People often ask me how I rig for Tarpon. There are many ways to do it. I have developed the following as my own as it works best for me. This rig is for fish in the 100 to 160 pound class. Rod: 7' Spinning Reel: 6000 to 8000 with porcelain drag. ( more...
Capt. Russ Walker - Cape Coral

Christmas Reds and Big Sheepsheads - It's that time of year when the Sheepshead and the big Redfish team up and run together again. Why? I have no idea but, I do know that both species are big fighters and are fun to catch. Most times, sheepshead are found around docks or submerged extr more...
Capt. Russ Walker - Cape Coral

Silver Spoons...Silver Spoons, it's Fishmas time in the Islands - Most of you know I'm more of a live bait fisherman, but on occasion I will throw a lure ever now and then. Most lures are designed to catch the fisherman and I own hundreds. Make no mistake though. The lure pictured here, I have found to be, by far, more...
Capt. Russ Walker - Cape Coral

A Plethora of Fun - Thursday's Cold Temps and Wind produce a plethora of species from one hole in the back bay. Today's tally: 12 Redfish, 26 Nice Sheepshead, 3 Mangrove Snapper, 12 Speckled Sea Trout … 8 beautiful medium sized Snook. My wrists hurt from reeling all the more...
Capt. Russ Walker - Cape Coral

I load 16 Reds - I Load 16 Reds, what do I get, A lotta dead shrimp and another lost bet. St. Peter Don't Ya call me cause I can't go, Caught Alotta Rat Reds and only one I'd show. :-) Great day today with my buddy Scott Bowman. Lot's of Rat Reds, Snapper and so more...
Capt. Russ Walker - Pine Island Sound

Whale of a Triple Tail - We Killed it today with a catch of over 15 Triple Tails, this one weighing just over 21 pounds. (Crab Pot markers near Pace Reef) I swear I hooked a Volkswagen when he ate the shrimp off the buoy. All the rest we let go for seed. Thanks Jeff for a gr more...
Capt. Russ Walker - Cape Coral