Hogfish, grouper among targets for spearfishermen
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/captains-corner-hogfish-grouper-among-targets-for-spearfishermen/2332789
For normal diving depths in the gulf, the early August visibility has been varied. In the past couple of days diving just west of St. Petersburg, the visibility was...
Deep water holding untapped treasures
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/captains-corner-deep-water-holding-untapped-treasures/2332742
Running deep can pay big dividends. This area is known for its grouper and snapper fishing, but there is also a great, virtually untapped pelagic fishery out there. The...
Hot fishing is in deeper water this month
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/captains-corner-hot-fishing-is-in-deeper-water-this-month/2332440
The key to a successful trip this month is to fish in deeper water. With water temperatures stuck around 90, anything less than 5 feet means tough fishing. It's...
The Meatheads of the Week
NORTHWEST REGION
CASES
BAY COUNTY
Officers Alsobrooks and Hellett responded to a complaint about a vehicle running over a gate and riding around on a private hunting lease. The officers arrived at...
Sarasota, Capt Rick Grassett
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Sarasota, FL Fishing Report for 8/5/2017
Fly anglers fishing with me recently, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, continued to have some action with tarpon....
The Skyway, Paul Bristow
As Tropical Storm Emily made landfall in the Tampa Bay region early in the week, good fishing returned very quickly at the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Piers. The best sign...
Regular Season: Spiny Lobster
For immediate release: Aug. 3, 2017
Media contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-410-4943 or Amanda.Nalley@MyFWC.com
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Spiny lobster regular...
Nature Coast, William Toney
After fishing in a tropical storm on Monday I really enjoyed the wind and overcast conditions over the still heat. On Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. while loading my vessel...
Rick Grassett, August ’17, Fly Fishing
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Sarasota, FL Fly Fishing Forecast for August 2017
Tarpon will move to inside waters of Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor and Tampa Bay this month. You may also...
Rick Grassett, August 2017
Capt. Rick Grassett’s Sarasota, FL Fishing Forecast for August 2017
Tarpon will move to inside waters of Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor and Tampa Bay this month. You may also find...