Tampa Bay Fishing

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Early starts can pay big

From Indian Rocks to Clearwater, August and September can be challenging months to fish. Snook spread out in the the backwaters, passes, and spill ways. The early morning and late afternoon have produced fish from 5 to 12lb but there is always that chance of a 40in....

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The Inshore Charter Fishing Trifecta is upon us – Redfish, Snook and Tarpon are all in full swing.

The Inshore Charter Fishing Trifecta is upon us – Redfish, Snook and Tarpon are all in full swing.

Summer is here and with it the main three targets of anglers coming to this area are all here.  Tarpon, Redfish, and Snook are all actively feeding in the region.  Now is the time to catch all of these trophies. The Tarpon have shown up as is the norm for this time of...

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Ultimate Guide for Clearwater & Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing

Ultimate Guide for Clearwater & Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing

    If you're wondering where cast your reel to get on the fish you've come to the right place. In this article we will be covering everything from what's biting during the different seasons, the best bait to use, where to find the fish and even most...

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Best Guide & Charter Boat in Clearwater / Tampa

Best Guide & Charter Boat in Clearwater / Tampa

Experience may not make you the best, but it's it's certainly at the base of all great fishing captains If you ask most captains they would say they are the best at their craft. Myself? I’ve been in the fishing business for 38 years of those, 23 as a full-time guide....

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Best areas for fall fishing 2018 for inshore fishing; Clearwater

Best areas for fall fishing 2018 for inshore fishing; Clearwater

The flats and oyster-bars have been very productive with nice trout and lots of Clearwater  redfish of all sizes. Proper bait makes difference from the flats to the shallows With the water temps staying consistent, fish are moving from deeper edges of the flats to...

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Warmer waters making tarpon, snook, redfish, trout and shark fishing great in Tampa, Clearwater & Tarpon Springs.

Warmer waters making tarpon, snook, redfish, trout and shark fishing great in Tampa, Clearwater & Tarpon Springs.

Since the water temps are in the low to mid 90s, fish have changed their patterns. Tarpon, snook, redfish, trout and sharks have made their presence known from clearwater fl to Tampa Bay to Tarpon Springs. The bridges, backwater jetties as well as near shore reefs are...

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Snook, Redfish & more tips for Clearwater fishing in late July/ early August

Snook, Redfish & more tips for Clearwater fishing in late July/ early August

With the last 10 days of rain and wind with a low-pressure that built in the Southeast part of eastern U.S. has kept most charter boats off the water. By the weekend things are going to get back to afternoon showers and thunderstorms  which should get fishing back to...

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Tarpon are back in Clearwater, St. Pete & Tarpon Springs

Tarpon are back in Clearwater, St. Pete & Tarpon Springs

The tarpon have shown up in the Clearwater Beach backwater and passes from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs. These fish are just showing up. The best time to target these brawlers is on moving tides in the passes. For the back water the ponds will be easier to target...

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Fishing update for Clearwater & Tarpon Springs inshore areas

Fishing update for Clearwater & Tarpon Springs inshore areas

Now that it's been about 2 weeks since the arctic cold fronts, Redfish have finally started to feed. With extreme low water, the Reds have been tailing in potholes where the water is a few inches deeper. Live pinfish or grunts under a popping cork or soft plastic...

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Tarpon Springs / Clearwater Fishing Report

Tarpon Springs / Clearwater Fishing Report

Spotted Sea Trout remains the main target fish through-out February. The shallow grass flats from Clearwater north to Tarpon Springs have been abundant with Speckled Trout this month after the extreme cold fronts. My favorite artificial bait has been the saltwater...

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Inshore Fishing Report: Clearwater Area – Winter 2018

Inshore Fishing Report: Clearwater Area – Winter 2018

The effects of winter-like weather will dictate the quality of fishing for this month. This depends upon how many cold fronts are still in our future. When water temps creep down below 60 degrees, many fish along our coast will slow down their metabolism in order to...

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