Fishing Reports
Weekly on the fly
As another week passes we're still waiting for the juvenile tarpon to move out of the canal systems and onto the adjacent flats. We're still working the top of the harbor and loading out of Ponce or Laishley park. We've been able to find some snook and redfish...
Weekly on the fly
A week goes by quick and there have been no real weather changes so we're still fishing the same pattern and working the top of Charlotte Harbor between the Peace and Myakka Rivers and south along the many available mangrove shorelines. It has been raining a little...
August from the bench
As we sat down at the fly tying bench for this month, August. We’re in full summer mode and tying baitfish style flies to resemble the scaled sardines or pilchards that are so prevalent and a favorite of our local gamefish. Too, as our rain totals increase providing...
August outlook
While enduring the current heat and humidity it might seem that our options are limited. However, there are some unique opportunities if you’re ready to get up early and be on the water before sunrise. The flat calm conditions make the boat ride worthwhile and it’s a...
Weekly on the fly
This week we're still loading out of Ponce or Laishley park and working mangrove shorelines towards the top of the harbor. We're focusing on juvenile tarpon and they've been a bit shy and hit and miss. We are picking up a few snook along the way with island points...
Boca Grande fishing report
The fishing around Boca Grande has been pretty good so far this summer. With it’s proximity to the Gulf passes, Boca Grande and Little Gasparilla, the more oxygenated water flowing in from the outside really helps. Working shorelines anywhere around the intracoastal...
July outlook
After waiting for like what seemed forever for our water temperatures to reach the upper 70’s anticipating tarpon season, it may or may not be hard to believe that May and June have past. Now, the wind should lie down and the air and water temperature will rise. There...
July 2022
After waiting for like what seemed forever for our water temperatures to reach the upper 70’s anticipating tarpon season, it may or may not be hard to believe that May and June have past. Now, the wind should lie down and the air and water temperature will rise. There...
June from the bench
As we sat down at the fly tying bench for this month, June. We’re in full summer mode and tying baitfish style flies to resemble the scaled sardines or pilchards that are so prevalent and a favorite of our local gamefish. Too, as our rain totals increase providing...
June outlook
For many, this could simply be an extension of May. If the tarpon are abundant, it’s difficult not to fish them and they can be found spread out from the top of the harbor all the way out to the beaches. To be expected, the tarpon do draw a crowd; it’s just part of...
