Late December conditions and bite

Late December conditions and bite

by | Dec 25, 2020 | Spotted Sea Trout

t’s sure been breezy lately and it looks like the rest of December will also be challenging. However, when the conditions are right the bite has been pretty good. In particular, the spotted sea trout bite in the sand holes of the turtle grass flats in Pine...
To pole or troll

To pole or troll

by | Dec 24, 2020 | Fishing Reports

Due to the fact that I enjoy hunting down fish and exploring skinny water as deep in the backcountry as possible, and my preference for fishing artificials with light tackle, I generally use my push pole extensively. In addition, I am fly fishing more lately, and...
Setting up to pole

Setting up to pole

by | Dec 23, 2020 | Fishing Reports

So, you have finally made the decision to get that push pole. Well, you are not alone. On a weekly basis, I see quite a few anglers shopping for push poles. Generally, they have lots of questions regarding what is available at what price. There are however several...
More December 2020 observations

More December 2020 observations

by | Dec 22, 2020 | Fishing Reports

This is definitely the time of year cold fronts consistently work their way into southwest Florida affecting Charlotte Harbor as well as the rest of the coast.  While these winds may seem unmanageable, the cooler water temperatures help produce some good fishing.   In...