Everglades Winter Fishing Report
So far, 2023 has been pretty good. The weather has been fairly cooperative, the temps got up and some tarpon were here in Feb, now it’s March and the winds are blowing some but we’ve still been able to fish…
So far, 2023 has been pretty good. The weather has been fairly cooperative, the temps got up and some tarpon were here in Feb, now it’s March and the winds are blowing some but we’ve still been able to fish…
As our tourist season starts up, folks from the north are coming down, especially after this massive cold front the country just experienced. I was able to get out before the cold weather with one of my regulars, Tom O…
Last week Hurricane Ian came to town. Marco Island dodged a bullet, but the folks north of us, unfortunately, did not. I believe Marco suffered more from wind during Irma, in 2017, than this time, although there are some reports…
Back in July, I had the annual Varga Family trip. I’ve been fishing them in some form or another for about 18 years. During that time they went from one to two daughters, both going from little girls to girls…
It feels like forever since I’ve given a report. I have lots of stories to tell. I’ll start with this one, it’s actually the latest. I recently had a three boat trip with six anglers from Texas, two of which I’ve…
A few years ago a good customer and I went over towards the other coast in search of Peacock Bass. Peacock Bass were introduced by the State of Florida back in 1984, purely for the pleasure of recreational anglers. They…
This time of year is full of surprises. Hot, cold, really cold, foggy, rain, sunshine, what the hell! The only thing consistent about fishing this time of year is inconsistency. The fishing is the same, catching them, not catching them,…
I hope everyone had a Very Merry Christmas and a safe New Years Eve. 2022 is here and there’s nothing we can do about it, except be grateful that 2021 is behind us. I’ll have to say, 2021 was a…
It’s always funny to me how the fishing can be so good, and the weather seems perfect, right up until the first massive push of Snow Birds come down. It’s almost like they all come down in such a big…
It’s been a little while since I’ve posted, but that doesn’t mean it’s been slow. Actually, it’s been the opposite. This year has been crazy busy. I guess it has mostly to do with the Covid and people not being…