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large product photo   Tarpon

Primarily a summer targeted species with May and June being the best. We fish for tarpon in the passes, off the beach and deep into Charlotte Harbor using both live bait and artificial alike. Multiple hook-ups are not just frequent but more like the norm. Come see the Silver King in mid flight and take home a memory of a life-time.

large product photo   Permit

Usually found on the wrecks and reefs off the coast of Florida, Permit are famous melting the line off your reel with long powerful runs. These flat silver fish use their huge sides to pull sideways against the angler from the surface to bottom they will run and just as you think their done, the last 30 feet is often the toughest as they seem not to like the sight of a boat. Crabs and shrimp are favorite baits for these fish consistently ranging from 15-35 pounds. Come see this powerhouse in action for your 30 minute battle, see who tires 1st.

 

large product photo   Goliath Grouper

Often called “Jewfish” reside mainly on large offshore wrecks, artificial reefs and large ledges throughout the gulf. Their appetite consists of anything within range, varying from crab and lobster to 30# plus grouper and amberjacks as long as they do not have to work to hard to get to it. They are built of pure muscle and pull like a bus. Be well rested and eat a good breakfast before you attempt to pull of these beasts from the deep. Average size 70-700#

 

Snook   Snook

A highly sought after and prized game-fish, Snook can be caught year round. They do however have a closed season on possessing them during the months of May, June, July, August and from Dec. 15th through Jan. 15th, and a slot limit to fall between 27”-36”. Vicious strikes followed by long pulling runs are to be expected when tangling with the famous fish. The current record is 44#, let’s go find bigger…

 

 

trips   Triple Tail

These uniquely brown colored fish are unknown by many, but not for lack of strength and seafood quality. Tripletail fishing is more of a hunt for fish, cruising across crab trap buoys and area channel markers looking for these lingering fish to show. Once found approach, bait and boat handling all come into play to achieve the hook-up. Then it’s keeping him away from the obstacle, keeping him hooked through the jumps they make and finally getting him boat side.  Tripletail hunting is very fun and relaxing fishing.

Redfish   Redfish

Found particularly in the grass flats and mangrove drop offs of Southwest Florida’s backcountry, Redfish are wary and easily spooked. But when stealth meets a school of tailing reds the feeding frenzy that endures is priceless. We use both live bait and artificial plugs produce fish, they do however have a slot limit of 18”-27”, no closed season. Come and take a skinny ride into Red-Country.