http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/Captain-s-Corner-Even-bycatch-can-be-impressive-in-shallow-water_163904550 ’Tis the season … to be getting in on some outstanding shallow-water bottom fishing. Grouper, mangos and hogfish have been our focus, and at times the bycatch has been...

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/Captain-s-Corner-Work-shallow-flats-when-light-is-low-for-strong-redfish-trout-action_163882630 If you happen to get a new fishing rod for the holidays and cannot wait to try it out, try casting artificial baits on the flats late in the...

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/Captain-s-Corner-It-s-all-about-live-shrimp-as-go-to-bait_163824313 Live shrimp have become the go-to bait of choice. Even though the air temperatures seem warm lately, the water temperatures remain cool. During the cooler months our typical baitfish...

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/Captain-s-Corner-Gag-grouper-fishing-stays-consistent_163728077 Gag grouper fishing continues to be consistent in most depths. On a recent trip, we caught quite a few in depths of 30-40 feet. Most were taken on live...

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/Captain-s-Corner-Gag-and-black-grouper-Florida-spiny-lobsters-look-strong_163722095 Gag grouper are showing up in good numbers just north and south of the Tampa shipping channel. During a few trips farther north the gag numbers were lower. Tarpon...

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/Captain-s-Corner-Bottom-fishing-is-good-with-dropping-gulf-water-temperatures_163665993 The past few weeks have delivered lots of cold air, dropping water temperatures in the gulf. Thermometers are reading in the low 60s. This is going to change a...

Orlando Area and Mosquito Lagoon Christmas Fishing Report, December 24, 2017 POSTED ON DECEMBER 25, 2017 IN FISHING REPORTS   The weather outside isn’t frightful, but the fishing has been quite delightful,...

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action catching and releasing trout, blues, pompano and a cobia on flies and CAL jigs...

As the holiday season arrives in Florida, travelers & residents alike looking to spend some quality outdoor family time should be sure to consider a visit to the Sunshine...

An upswing in action other places, I put in less time on the south shore than I have since February.   No question, if the people want a flounder, I...