The Kayak Report
The transition to spring is complete. Stepping into the water over the weekend, it had that old familiar "warmth" to it long before the sun had even gotten very...
Upper Tampa Bay, Neil Taylor
May is here which means great opportunities in the northern extent of the Bay. Redfish and trout will remain the best options. ...
Lower Tampa Bay, Neil Taylor
By Neil Taylor, www.strikethreekayakfishing.com
The lower Bay area continues to produce incredibly steady action. What was already “good” action on redfish and speckled trout, the numbers of...
King Mackerel
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/Captain-s-Corner-_167763793
King mackerel will be the object of considerable attention as they migrate from south to north during the spring. They are the target of many anglers during the numerous...
Take advantage of trolling season
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/Captain-s-Corner-Take-advantage-of-trolling-season_167740823
The pelagic (trolling) season is in full swing. Spanish mackerel, kingfish, bonita and barracuda are targeted species for at least part of our trips offshore. Spanish mackerel are often...
Rick Grassett, Sarasota
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Sarasota, FL Fishing Report for 4/29/2018
Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action during the past week in Sarasota...
Be respectful of shallow-water fly fishers
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/Captain-s-Corner-Be-respectful-of-shallow-water-fly-fishers_167664692
Warmer weather and improved inshore fishing conditions will have more people on the water, especially on weekends. This can adversely affect shallow-water fly fishers. Trout, snook and redfish present...
Mosquito Lagoon, John Kumiski
Mosquito Lagoon/Pine Island Sound Fishing Report
This is a Mosquito Lagoon/Pine Island Sound fishing report. Nothing philosophical to be said this week…
Monday Tammy and I went out on the Indian...
The 2018 Classic, Two Weeks Away
The Classic is just two weeks and one day away. To be prepared I want to have a pretty good roster going into check-in on the 11th....
The Skyway Report, Paul Bristow
Pelagic visitors to the Tampa Bay region invaded the area around the mouth of the bay and visitors at the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Piers were rewarded. King mackerel...