Fishing Reports
A game of inches
Like many sports, it’s easy to look at the big picture when it comes to fishing. However, with the exception of the all important factor of finding the fish, more than not, many times it’s the little things that end up making the difference. I have to say that all my...
A few hours of Peace
It was not too long ago while bringing up the idea of looking for fish closer to home that I mentioned that one day I would like to put in some time exploring the Peace River. For me, because I live in Punta Gorda and not too far from Laishley Park, it provides lots...
Sight fishing-who see’s who
To this day, I still have vivid childhood memories of the crystal clear water between the mangroves in Key Largo loaded with snapper that would be more than happy to eat the shrimp we dropped below. In contrast, I also remember in those days walking out onto the...
January new moon observations
Well, it sure has cooled off and it looks like it's going to continue well into next week. In addition, the wind looks like it's going to settle down a bit throughout the same period. We'll keep our eye on the east side of the harbor between Ponce Park and Pirate...
Enjoy the hunt
There is no way that you can venture out into Charlotte Harbor or any of its surrounding bays, sounds, or tidal flats without realizing what a geographically large area it is to learn. Add in the complexities of tide, current, and wind and it can even be more...
Running from the fish
At first glance, Charlotte Harbor and all its bays and sounds seem like an awful lot of territory to learn and cover. However, I suppose like anywhere, the more time you spend exploring it, the more you begin to realize that in some respects, it’s really not all that...
Look for what stands out
It is pretty much common knowledge that there isn’t a lot of water out there right now. In the past, I have talked about using this time of year to scout some of our favorite areas in order to get a better idea of bottom contour that may not be so easy to sea when...
The tree shot
A week or so ago at our annual club casting clinic, I believe it was Rod who brought up the point that when fishing mangrove shorelines he liked to always throw flies that were tied with weed guards. The club is the Charlotte Harbor Fly Fishers. A casual group of good...
Early January 2021 observations
Although the last couple days have been warm, there are some cool temperatures on the horizon next week. Last week, cool water temperatures in the 50's left our redfish a bit lethargic as many could be seen lying in the sun way off the shoreline trying to warm up. We...
January 2021
It’s midwinter and working on the water has a way of making you curse the wind. In a best case scenario, we’re all hoping to pick our spots between fronts while enjoying sleeping in a bit. However, if you’re willing to brave the elements there are good options. For...