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Last Weeks of March-First Week of April 2018 Report

April 7, 2018

…backwater fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands, Naples, was abundant … More Last Weeks of March-First Week of April 2018 Report

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Beginning of March 2018 Report

March 18, 2018

March is our mystery month.  You never know what is going to happen. … More Beginning of March 2018 Report

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February 2018

March 6, 2018

March is expected to be even better, with plenty of bait in the water, Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish showing up early. … More February 2018

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January 2018 Fishing

February 2, 2018

This January has been very good to us.  Having 2 weeks of bad weather, I can still say it has been a phenomenal month. We have had great catches of Sea Trout, Silver Trout, Sheephead, and Black Drum. Water clarity has been clear; almost Florida Keys-like. I have not seen this in 20 years.  The … More January 2018 Fishing

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DECEMBER!!!!

December 30, 2017

We have been catching everything that the backwater has to offer; from Pompano to Sheephead, and even a few unexpected species. … More DECEMBER!!!!

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End of October-Beginning of November

November 12, 2017

Steve’s 3rd cast into the school, brought joy! … More End of October-Beginning of November

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Post Hurricane Irma Update!

October 20, 2017

…then noticed a 150 lb. tarpon coming out of the water! 
 

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The Month of August and the First Week of September

September 4, 2017

Captains and their catch at the filet table.  #Merica  … More The Month of August and the First Week of September

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First Two Weeks of July

July 17, 2017

The Black Drum is a great dinner fare and one of my favorites to eat. … More First Two Weeks of July

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Last Two Weeks of June

July 2, 2017

A great Snook and Redfish bite … More Last Two Weeks of June

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