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fishbuster · fishbuster

After a couple days off the water, due to a cold front that brought frigid temps, high winds, low tides and rough seas, I headed to the near-shore reefs Monday, 2/13/12, to fish a catch-and-release trip with Richard and Trish Burdow. Seas had calmed to two-to-three feet near-shore, and the sheepshea...

fishbuster · fishbuster

The week of 1/30/12 began with a cold-front that brought high winds and seas and small-draft advisories, which forced me to cancel both offshore trips planned for those days.Wednesday morning, 2/1, began a little rough offshore, but quickly calmed down and was flat by afternoon. I fished about 20 m...

s002486 · s002486

Fishing Report 12/03/2009 – Capt. Terry Frankford Angler's aboard the Reelin & Chillin experienced some diverse weather conditions the last couple of weeks. A few trips had to be canceled due to severe weather with a couple others enduring tough conditions. Angler's still managed to enjoy a...

beachin679 · beachin679

February Fishing Report Go to www.captainmatt.com for and up to date Tampa fishing report. Winter, spring, what time of year is it? This has been one heck of a nice winter, well if you can call it that. I just left the shallow water flats and my temperature gauge was reading 74 degrees. Now that is in...

fishbuster · fishbuster

Monday, 1/16, after a weekend of rough offshore conditions, seas were calming down, with a forecast for two-to-three foot seas out to twenty miles. It was rougher than that, but it was calm enough for my hardy anglers, Bud Glanzer, Lee Larsen, and Alan and Wendell Bronson, all long-time customers....

beachin679 · beachin679

Mid January Fishing Report You really can’t beat this weather. It looks as though our winter will have consisted of maybe 4 days this year. I just got done looking at the 10 day forecast and the weatherman is calling for mid 70s to low 80s for the next 10 days. The fishing is good now but it’s really go...

fishbuster · fishbuster

After two days of windy, rough, unusually cold weather, thanks to a strong cold-front, I finally got back out fishing on Wednesday morning, 1-4-12. It was still a chilly 35 degrees first thing that morning, and seas were residually rough offshore, so Andy Oliver and Pat O’Neil opted to leave later in...

beachin679 · beachin679

2012 Fishing Schedule & Report Hello from Anna Maria, I hope everyone had a great holiday and a happy new year. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a strong and prosperous 2012. I want to thank everyone for keeping me on the water despite the sluggish economy. I know it’s been tuff on all busin...

fishbuster · fishbuster

Monday morning, 12/19, I fished in the backwaters of Estero Bay with Larry Baumgartner, his son Chris, granddaughter, Madeline, and family friend, Walt Barney. The tide was a little on the low side, but we made the most of it, and were able to catch a 19 ½ inch pompano and three keeper sheepshead to 15 in...

fishbuster · fishbuster

Just as busy season was gearing up, the first week of December brought not only high winds and rough seas, but also red tide conditions in the gulf and up into Estero Bay. The good news is that the weekend's wind direction helped push the red tide out to sea. And, the backwaters, at least the spots I fishe...

beachin679 · beachin679

A little cool out there this morning, not to fear though this cold front is short lived and it’s going to be 75 Degrees tomorrow afternoon according to the weather report. Snook fishing will slow for maybe a few days, but the long term forecast is mid 70’s for the next 10 days and Snook should heat back up...

Capt Kyle Messier · Capt Kyle Messier

End of the Year Excitement!!! High 70’s, light winds, post card perfect weather days. This has to be April right? NO!! Somehow, Someway some of the nicest fishing weather of 2011 is occurring right now as we speak in December here along the Nature Coast. December is historically known for its up...

fishbuster · fishbuster

With rough seas persisting into the weekend, my Saturday charter was deferred to Monday, 11/14/11, when seas calmed to two-to-three feet. I headed about 22 miles offshore, out of New Pass, with Bob and Stephanie Rose. We caught a bunch of grouper, but no keepers. Using shrimp and pinfish, we caught...

beachin679 · beachin679

Tampa Bay THANKSGIVING Fishing Report Tampa Bay fishing has been very good. We had a few slow days on that last little cold spell but it sure didn’t last long. The weather is in the low 80’s today, hard to beat for the middle of November. Along with low humidity it just doesn’t get any nicer around her...

s002486 · s002486

Fishing Report 11/18/2011 – Capt. Terry Frankford This time of year you never know what kind of fishing trip you may have. The weather can change at any time with the cold fronts arriving. It’s normally better before the front and things can shut down after the front. I would say that most trips we do ma...

fishbuster · fishbuster

Winds have been blowing hard and seas have been rough for a while. Those conditions tend to curtail offshore fishing. But on Wednesday, 10/26/11, I had a group of guys who wanted to fish the bay. We timed our trip to coincide with the best tide conditions, and it paid off. Don Kalmey, Karl Russ, Terry T...

Capt Kyle Messier · Capt Kyle Messier

FOR ALL YOU FLY FISHING NUTS CHECKOUT MY NEW FLY FISHING SITE:WWW.FLYFISHINGCRYSTALRIVER.COM The season has come and to all those that have waited, the refreshing air from the north has finally shuttled in a few changes here along the Nature Coast. As you step out the door this morning you will pro...

beachin679 · beachin679

Tampa Bay November Fishing Report The weather is perfect and so is the fishing. I love this time of year. I wish it were like this year round. Low humidly, mid 70 degree temperatures and all the fish you want to catch. Add the fact that all the locals are out hunting and there are few northerners arou...

Capt Kyle Messier · Capt Kyle Messier

Well despite this most recent blast of rainy cooler weather the month of October is shaping up to be one of the more comfortable and productive months we’ve fished this year. With most days featuring a lower humidity and highs in the low 80’s life is good when you’re catching a ton of fish and not even bre...

fishbuster · fishbuster

Wednesday, 10/5, I had an offshore trip planned with Bryan Smith and friends, Tony and Kevin. There were small-craft-advisories in effect that morning, and seas were forecast to be two-to-four feet. The guys didn't want to fish inshore, preferring to go after some bigger game, so we decided to try s...

s002486 · s002486

Fishing Report 10/02/2011 – Capt. Terry Frankford Fishing has been a little tough, however if you look long enough and hang in there you will most likely catch dinner. The water is just starting to cool down enough for the fish to get active. I saw 83 degrees water temperature in Sarasota Bay this week...

Capt Kyle Messier · Capt Kyle Messier

Well ladies and gentlemen the time has finally arrived for one of the most exciting bites the Nature Coast of Florida host’s year after year. With the rapid cooling of temperatures both on land and on the water, many large pods of bait fish are departing our local flats and beginning their long and tre...

beachin679 · beachin679

Tampa Bay September Fishing Report Well fall is right around the corner. I felt it a few times in the air over the past few weeks, all with some summertime extreme heat and even a few rainy days. Redfish have made up the bulk of my catch and have been my primary target this past month. During the month we...

fishbuster · fishbuster

After a long time off the water, nearly a month, due to our very slow slow-season, along with a couple weeks of consistent rains, I finally got out fishing again on Monday, September 12th. I fished with live shrimp in central Estero Bay with long-time customers Steve Spitzer and Jalissa Reeve...

beachin679 · beachin679

Tampa Bay September Fishing Report September is finally here and I love this month. It’s so quiet on the water, not very many boats on the water stirring everything up. What’s even better is it’s one of our best months for Redfish on the flats. The flats fishing in general has been pretty good and Re...

Capt Kyle Messier · Capt Kyle Messier

At this point in time it has become increasingly evident that we are on the door step of fall but it sure feels like fall is already here and interested in making a serious impression on our 2011 fishing season. Over the last few weeks with an abundance of afternoon showers and the cooler milder morning...

fishbuster · fishbuster

Monday, the first day of August, I fished with Paul Fenwick, daughter Emma, son Spencer, along with John Priddy, his daughter, Jordyn, and her cousin, Susan Carlisle. The group wanted big fish, so we spent some time catching bait for goliath grouper. Using live shrimp, we caught ten grunts, nine por...

onthemarkcharters · onthemarkcharters

With bait continuing to be a challenge I started throwing the net by 530 am! Again bridges, grass flats and piers were void of nice size white baits. There must be 100 million small threadfins dimpling local waters with very few fishable. Two and a half hours later I had a mix of pinfish, tiny threadfin...

onthemarkcharters · onthemarkcharters

Typically Captains are focused on the target of the day but lately the bigger challenge has been gathering the right bait. I cant recall a period with such slim pickings. Today I ran up into Tampa Bay as the day prior as the action at Ft. Desoto was less than stellar. The vast deep grass flats surroundi...

onthemarkcharters · onthemarkcharters

After days of heavy rains it was great to be back fishing. Before picking up my clients I ran to several local piers and bridges looking for bait. If white baits were around I could not find them. I loaded the live well with shrimp and threadfins for cut bait. Ben along with his sons Benjamin 7and Joshua...

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