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Last 3 Weeks of May. First Week of June Fishing Report

June 5, 2018

It made for an exciting morning. Large Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, and even a Cobia came over the rails.  … More Last 3 Weeks of May. First Week of June Fishing Report

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Last Week of April-First Week of May 2018 Fishing Report

May 5, 2018

His sister Linda hooked him up with a fishing adventure, that I’m certain he won’t forget.  … More Last Week of April-First Week of May 2018 Fishing Report

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Middle of April 2018 Fishing Report

April 22, 2018

Fish continue coming over the rails in the Ten Thousand Islands. … More Middle of April 2018 Fishing Report

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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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Naples, FL 34114
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Based on the tides. From sunrise to sunset.

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