We had a couple of cool firsts while fishing the flats of Sarasota, FL in the last few days. On Friday, Jim Tansey, from the Chicago area, caught his first snook and it was a good one. He was using a green Aquadream ADL series spoon; one of the hottest baits out there...
The shallow flats have come to life over the last few weeks. Snook, redfish, seatrout and even cobia have been present on the flats. Earlier in the month, clear water and no wind made conditions on the flats challenging. Long casts, far away from the boat, were...
From time to time, a similar observation or question pops up on charters. It’s usually from more ardent anglers who appreciate the magnitude of something as simple as a loop knot. “How are you getting your loops so small?” is the question I’ve...
Here are a few flies that I’ve been tying. Enjoy and have a good weekend.See you on the water soon,Captain Brian BoehmQuiet Waters FishingGuide at CB’s Saltwater OutfittersSarasota,...
Consistent cold fronts moved through our area over the last couple of weeks. Water temperatures in the morning following the first and second days of the front have been cold. Snook have been sluggish in the morning, seeming to care more about absorbing sunlight, than...
Here’s a great event to get behind if you’re in the area and care about our coastal waters. Mike Lintz, the owner of Cape Haze Outfitters, is having an event to help raise funds for Lemon Bay High School students. See the flyer below for...