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By Rick Grassett Tarpon will still be a good option this month. Shallow water action for reds and big trout will be best early and late in the day. Some of the best action will be with trout, blues, pompano and more on deep grass flats. Catch-and-release snook fishing in the Intracoastal Waterway at night […]
By Capt. Rick Grassett Tarpon should be plentiful in the coastal gulf this month as big schools of fish migrate along our beaches. Also look for cobia, tripletail and false albacore (little tunny) in the coastal gulf. Catch and release snook fishing should also be good in and around passes and in the surf. Fishing […]
Jacob Steckerl’s passion for fishing is matched by his concern for the environment Q: Jacob, you are a 22-year-old Siesta Key guy who is already a professional fisherman. For starters, please share your family’s history with the island. A: I’ve been coming to Siesta Key ever since I was born. My great grandparents lived out […]
By Rick Grassett Tarpon fishing will take off this month as migratory fish arrive along our beaches. Also look for Spanish mackerel, tripletail, cobia and false albacore (little tunny) in the coastal gulf. Snook will move into passes and the surf, and reds and trout should feed heavily on shallow flats as baitfish become more […]
By Rick Grassett This is a great month for snook on shallow flats. Reds and trout will also be more active as the water warms and baitfish become more plentiful. You might find Spanish mackerel, blues and pompano in passes or on deep grass flats. Look for Spanish mackerel, false albacore (little tunny), cobia and […]
CB’s Saltwater Outfitters will hold an Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing school from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9. This will be the last school for the spring season, as classes will resume in November. The course, designed for beginning and intermediate fly casters, will focus on basic fly casting principles, improving casting skills and correcting […]
By Rick Grassett There should be good action with reds, trout and snook in skinny water this month as baitfish become more plentiful. Look for Spanish and king mackerel, cobia, tripletail and false albacore (little tunny) in the coastal gulf. Night snook fishing in the Intracoastal Waterway should also be a good option.Look for early […]
