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Tarpon Migration, The Spring Sweep

By Caitlyn Gatrell May is a special time of year in the backcountry of the Everglades. The birds are flying …

Many Choices

By: Capt. Dave Stephens Without a doubt, May is probably one of my favorite months to fish Charlotte Harbor. Our …

Kids and Fishing

By: Jessica Hendrie Bass fishing holds a special place in my heart. I grew up fishing with my dad and …

From the Captains...

Swim Your Jig

By Joe Sheaffer If I had to pick one lure to fish, with no hesitation it would be a jig. …

Heating Up

By: Capt. Billy Norris Offshore action across the Gulf this past month has been nothing short of fantastic! The spring …

Tarpon On the Move

By: Alex Baumann Each May, the waters of Pine Island Sound fill with the rolling backs of migrating tarpon, signaling …

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May Is the Month

By: Captain Terry Fisher May is the month for opportunities galore when it comes to targeting fish. Moderate and consistent …

Migration Time

By: Capt. Bart Marx The waters have warmed up and one of the most anticipated events is the migration of …

Bobbers Bait & Tackle

By: Dan Carns Pine Island, Matlacha and the surrounding area suffered a devastating hurricane when Ian blew through Southwest Florida …

Fort Myers Fishing & Outdoor Articles

Warmer Waters

By: Capt. Bart Marx Now that it is April in Southwest Florida, temperatures are warming up as the waters get …

Go With What You Have

By: Capt. Tim Ramsey  There I was. Panama. The wind was calm. The sun shined brightly. The aroma of steak …

March Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx Southwest Florida had a record-breaking winter and The Gulf of America water temperature was below 50 …