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Sarasota, FL Fishing Report & Pictures
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...
Casting for Conservation Event
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 details.
Sarasota, FL Fishing Report & Pictures
Those fishing in Sarasota, Florida have experienced a nice stretch of warm weather. We found good action as far south as Venice and as far north as southern Tampa Bay, using flies and artificial lures.Some areas are fishing better than others. Trends have not been...
Sarasota, FL Fishing Report & Pictures
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida this December has been good. We have been experiencing regular cold fronts and that is making finding fish much easier. Whether we're having strong north winds, strong winds from the south or a calm sunny day, fishing has been...
Magnificent Frigatebirds
The magnificent frigatebird is a spectacular sea bird that has the power to make you feel special just by seeing them. I see them most frequently along the beaches in the summer, riding thermals high in the sky. Some of these birds nest on a small key in northern...
Recent Fishing Pictures
The DrakeCast Was a Fly Fishing Podcast I Liked and Now It’s Gone
The Drake Magazine is a long running fly fishing magazine. In June of 2017, they launched a podcast hosted by Elliott Adler called The DrakeCast. The podcast shared similarities with the magazine, focusing on story and culture.Adler was an unassuming host. Someone...
A Popper Gurgler Fly
Large surface flies are aliens. The material needed to suspend flies on the surface gives them an odd appearance. Fall in Florida is a great time to cover water using these larger surface baits. Big fish are transitioning to their winter homes and fattening themselves...
Tarpon Fishing Remains Excellent
Here is a video of a recent fly fishing trip for tarpon after dark. Night tarpon trips have provided some exceptional action for anglers fishing with me on the Maverick Mirage. If you're interested in catching a good size tarpon on a fly rod, then touch base with me...
Fishing Report for Sarasota, FL 8/19/18
Fishing in the area during the first half of August has been marred by red tide. It's impact cannot be understated and conditions have forced captains like myself to work hard to find the good water. The red tide will subside and the fishery will bounce back. Until...
If you have any questions about the articles, feel free to contact me. If you go back in to the blog archives, you will be able to find some helpful information for fishing in Sarasota. If you’re interested in a type of trip or species that you read about on my blog, then let me know and we can go from there. The Quiet Waters Outdoor Journal is for folks who enjoy outdoor writing. Check it out and let me know what you think.
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