South Indian River Fishing Forecast - May Posted May 15, 2012 10:45 PM by fishtales
May Fishing Forecast for the Treasure Coast
Inshore:
Finally, the windy months of March and April are almost behind us and we can look forward to the great fishing weather that May has to offer us on the Treasure Coast. Other than the usual windy days, it has been a pretty mild winter and spring has arrived. Look for warmer temperatures and little less blustery days. As the water temperatures climb, the fishing ...more
Kissimmee Chain Posted May 18, 2012 9:17 AM by capt Pete
05/14/2012
With water levels low fish are biting on the outside edges of the weed beds in 5-6 feet of water. Caught at least one fish over 8 lbs. the last time out but most fish are 2-4 lbs. Top waters in the early morning and soft plastic worms fished slower later on in the day. Fish are biting live wild shiners on fished on corks. Both on the Butler Chain and Kissimmee Chain the fish are doing well and you will ...more
Crystal River And Homosassa Fishing Report Posted May 18, 2012 9:17 AM by Capt Kyle Messier
Tarpon fever has officially hit the Nature Coast and Florida Fishing Adventures is feeling the effects of this horrible sickness. Sleep deprivation, Hallucinations, and Exhaustion, are just a few of the terrible symptoms, but after staring at acres and acres of rolling, tailing and feeding Tarpon over the last few weeks this long awaited infection is a welcomed sign!!! Stay tuned to FLORIDAFISHINGADVENTURES.COM as well ...more
Sanibel Island Posted Apr 27, 2012 12:38 PM by Captain Greg Hood
A friend and I went fishing with Captain Greg Hood of Tarpoons off of Sanibel Island, FL this past week and we were not disappointed! I have been fishing all my life and had the privilege of taking many charters worldwide, but I must say this was one of the best experiences I've had with a guide.
When booking our trip the Captain was very communicative, letting me know pick up times and what we could expect out ...more
Fort Lauderdale Fishing Headquarters Posted May 15, 2012 10:44 PM by fishing headquarters
There are some big tarpon beginning to show up in Fort Lauderdale this month. The tarpon show up in the Fort Lauderdale intracoastal waterways very thick over the summer months, and they are beginning to show up now. Yesterday, we had an intracoastal charter and caught this 75 pound tarpon. We had a few other nice tarpon hit the baits, but pulled the hooks on them. We did catch 2 very nice snooks as well on the trip, ...more
Key Biscayne Posted Apr 27, 2012 12:16 PM by Nomad
The last couple of months have been interesting to say the least. First, the weather has been unusually warm for us as well as the fish. The warm water seems to have thrown off some of the patterns. We haven't seen the strong numbers of sailfish that we have in previous years. Even though, we're still getting at least one to two shots on most trips with some effort and patience.
On other hand some fish have ...more
Hopedale, Louisiana Posted Oct 18, 2011 1:48 AM by Captain Ron
Hello fellow anglers. What a great fishing trip, a wonderful day on the water with a lovely couple in from Mississippi. Mrs. Cindy, recently in all the way from Afghanistan, came to enjoy some of the best fishing anywhere in the world. Von gave a plan of attack and he wanted Cindy to tussle with a big Redfish before she was planned to deploy back to Afghanistan on Monday morning. First we needed some fish for a fish fry ...more
Yankeetown Posted Jun 16, 2010 8:41 AM by fishinjoe
Last Wednesday, 24 Snook 36- 43".. 12 Spanish Mackerel 28-31".. 30" Grouper and 9 Cobia 8 shorts 1- 42".. by my self. Live bait ..can tell the spot..out of Yankeetown . Pretty much been doing this every day all the last week. See ya.. ...more
ICW In Flagler County Posted Apr 27, 2012 12:06 PM by macsaltyone
We welcome you to enter the 16th Annual Bucket Full “O” Fun Tournament and help support Second Chance Rescue for 2012.
The event will be held April 13/14 based at Hurrican Patties Restaurant in Flagler Beach.
For Entry form and more tournament information, check our web site at www.fcsportfishing.com
Sincerely,
Richard McClery, Corresponding Secretary
Flagler County Sportfishing Club
Mike Vickers ...more
Seeing is believing on Tampa Bay’s inshore waters and flats. Observe most any Professional Charter Captain and you will see they all have one thing in common. They are all wearing a quality pair of polarized sunglasses. We may argue about which brand is best, what lens tint work best but we all agree seeing is a must.
I am amazed by how many charter clients I have that can’t see our target just feet from the boat! Imagine if your Captain couldn’t see Snook moving along the mangroves, Redfish schools on oyster bars, birds diving on Mackerel, Kingfish and Bonito. Fishing can be tuff enough let alone fishing areas void of fish.
Cutting the glare is another very important factor when searching shallow water species and keeping headaches away. Scanning the water hour after hour chasing beach Tarpon is a prime example to have quality sunglasses. Imagine missing a school of Tarpon only to see another angler hook up while you miss out.
Personally I have Maui Jim, Costa Del Mar and Kaenon sunglasses on board. There are numerous color lens tint for low light and bright sunlight conditions. Pick a pair that works best for your application or get several as I do. It’s also very important while fishing or day to day activities to have UVA, UVB and UVC protection. Protecting your eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays in critical.
A quality pair of sun classes is an investment so protect them. Invest in a micro fiber lens cloth. I have learned the hard and expensive way that using paper towels, fishing shirts will scratch lens. A leash is also important as to not drop your glasses or loss them while on the water. Trust me I have seen client’s expensive designer glasses slip off their face in the hot sun then spend time trying to retrieve them vs. enjoying the day.
If you need prescription sunglasses like I do, have no fear as many quality glasses are available in RX.
Captain Steven Markovich
On The Mark Charters
727-252-9824
www.onthemarkcharters.com