(Ft. Myers Beach to Charlotte Harbor) The last couple of weeks have been really good for all of the ‘back country’ … Continued
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Capt. Terry’s charter produced a number of small sharks for lots of ‘reel’ excitement!
Capt. Terry’s charter produced a number of small sharks for lots of ‘reel’ excitement!
(Ft. Myers Beach to Charlotte Harbor) The last couple of weeks have been really good for all of the ‘back country’ species (Redfish, Snook, Seatrout, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Shark, Mangroves Snappers). The Tarpon have been a little scarce this year (compared to last year) off of the outer side of Sanibel with reports of more activity and catches outside of Cayo Costa. Reports of large numbers of Tarpon are now in Boca Grande Pass and Charlotte Harbor, to which I...
Shaaaaaaaarks! Fishin’ Frank reports they’re back!
Sharks are moving into Charlotte Harbor. Sharp nose, Black tips, Nurse, Lemons, Spinners, and Bulls & Bonnets, which to be fair are here all year. But we do see increased numbers as the water warms up. each year as the water hits 75 degrees Cobia, Tarpon and shark move up from where ever they are during sown bird season, Crazy but each year as the Snow bird leave the big fish show up, How crazy is that, but just like their human counter...
“Last week was fantastic for the ‘back country’ charters!” Capt. Terry
CAPTAIN TERRY FISHER’S WEEKLY FISHING FORECAST (Ft. Myers Beach to Charlotte Harbor) Last week was fantastic for the ‘back country’ charters for those able to handle spin cast equipment as well as a few who wanted to learn. My charters boated two...
Second Annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament
Award-winning Doc Ford murder-mystery series novelist White has already signed on for fishing the tournament, in which 100 percent of the entry fee will be distributed as tournament awards. “I’m really looking forward to the tournament,” said White, a former area...
Lee County Fishing Report with Captain Terry
CAPTAIN TERRY FISHER’S WEEKLY FISHING REPORT (Ft. Myers Beach to Charlotte Harbor) The ‘back country’ fishing is alive and good as spring has arrived. I am attaching a picture of a 35” Snook caught by one of my better anglers, Mr. Gino...
Manatee County’s biggest nautical event coming in early May!
Come out to the West Marine Nautical Expo at Regatta Pointe Marina an MCS Band Slam to enjoy Manatee County's BIGGEST boating and nautical event this year. Here are just some of the FREE events and activities to enjoy: - Live entertainment daily - High-quality boating seminars - Fishing Stations: learn how to fish by the best Charter Captains in the area sign up your son/daughter by 10 a.m. both days and learn how to fish from 12-2 pm and from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. each participant will go home...
Fort Myers Spring Boat Show
The Fort Myers Boat Show is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for the event which takes place at the Lee County Civic Center from Thursday, March 7th until Sunday, March 10th. The show will be open from 10am...
Water Tribe Everglades Challenge & Ultra Marathon
Over 100 boats are going to descend on Cape Haze Marina for the Water Tribe Everglades Challenge on Saturday, March 2nd. Depending on weather conditions, boats should begin arriving on Saturday afternoon after departing Fort Desoto Park in the morning. These...
Charlotte County Fishing Report with Frank
Holding a fish. Should you hold it supporting the belly, putting the weight of the fish horizontal? Or, holding by the lower jaw and let it hang? Well a lot of thoughts about that. Horizontal holding, while it is a good idea, should be tempered with just a bit of real. I have watched 1000′s of bass fisherman holding fish by the jaw. It seems that when a fish is smaller and not huge around the belly while it...
