Every month of every year will present different challenges to all anglers. Understanding when and where to go will make all the difference for catching fish. I am presenting my views from years of experience, fishing SW Florida waters, in hopes that anglers will gain more advantage when utilizing some of my recommendations together with their own experiences. Read more “FISH FACE CHARTERS ANNUAL FISHING GUIDE”
It’s been a fun and eventful summertime for 1st Mate Vicki and I working areas of the Florida Keys (‘KEYS’) when the winds permitted. A lot of our fellow Marine Industries Association of Southwest Florida and Tampa Bay members also take opportunities to do the same. Read more “Capt. Terry’s Hot Fishing Report”
Earlier this month 1st Mate Vicki and I accompanied clients and good friends, Ron and Lucinda Defreitas on their new 36ft. Yellowfin to Key West to enjoy the 4th of July celebrations. We departed Ft. Myers on Read more “POST 4TH OF JULY FISHING REPORT”
Other than Christmas, the 4th of July is my favorite holiday celebrating our independence and the people that serve and served in the military to keep us free. This is a wonderful time to enjoy boating and fishing all around our state. Read more “CELEBRATING THE 4TH of JULY IN KEY WEST”
All is good here in SW Florida with the weather and no Red Tide! Lots of boaters and their families will enjoy a holiday full of good beaching, shelling, fishing and restaurant activities. Read more “MEMORIAL WEEK FISHING REPORT”
Now is the time! Those looking for opportunities to catch big Redfish; now is the time! FWC opened Redfish for harvest this month on September 1st. the limit is one per person with a maximum of two Redfish per vessel with a slot size of 18-27 inches in length. Read more “SEPTEMBER FISHING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA”
I thought July fishing was HOT! It was, but so is the first part of August. Fishing remains good for both inshore and offshore Read more “CAPTAIN TERRY’S AUGUST FISHING REPORT”
WOW IT IS HOT! I am not just speaking to the fishing but to the July summer heat. Nonetheless, the winds have been tame and the storms not a big issue this year so far. Read more “CAPTAIN TERRY SAYS JULY MAY BE HOT, BUT SO IS THE FISHING!”
Summer months are my favorite months to go fishing as fishing in SW Florida is about as good as it gets in regards to both inshore and offshore adventures. August is a month to target a number of species to complete one’s bucket list. Reef and Pelagic species are abundant in our waters. Read more “CAPTAIN TERRY’S SUMMER FISHING TIPS”
Since the Bonita Boat Show last March, 1st Mate Vicki and I have been very busy with charters from people that we met at the booth and the fishing seminars. The Bonita Boat Show drew record crowds even though the Pandemic was still in full swing. As a matter of fact, the Pandemic has somewhat changed the face of the fishing and boating industry due to the high demands on both activities. The fishing and boating industry have experienced an increase in participation creating supply shortages of fishing supplies, boats and related items.
Read more “CAPTAIN TERRY’S MAY FISHING REPORT”