Fishing embodies tranquility and enjoyment encapsulating the thrill of navigating the waters and casting your fishing rod for an unforgettable experience. Yet when venturing into the sea relying solely on your instincts is not enough to capture those prized catches. Professional guidance assistance and a sturdy fishing boat are essential component...

Tarpon fishing is where it’s at right now. We’re in peak tarpon season and so far it’s not been disappointing.  There are fish off the beaches some in the passes and a few in the backcountry. I’ve transitioned from a 6am departure to a 5:30am departing with the longer days. I love that golden hour … Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report Read More »...

Now that season is coming to an end and summer is right around the corner it’s time for the locals to get out and play. Reel1Ip has always been there for our local community serving the SWFLA area now going on over 20 years. This summer we will be offering special discounted rates for our … Continue reading Summer is almost Here! The post Summer i...

Now that we have made it through the cleanup efforts from Hurricane Ian we are getting out diving more and surveying the damage on the reefs on the Gulf of Mexico. Fortunately Mother Nature is resilient and has bounced back in many of the areas we have been diving. There is still a lot of … Continue reading Diving after Hurricane Ian The post Divi...

My favorite time of the year is here May & June the weather is typically nice consistent and stable the tarpon are running peak time for snook sharks are around reds mackerel and overall a good time of year to fish.  Most of my trips this time of year are tarpon trips. We leave the … Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report Read More » The post Naples...

Sanibel Island Tarpon Fishing   Tarpon fishing is an exciting activity that can provide a challenge even for experienced anglers. Here are five tips to help increase your chances of catching more tarpon during your Sanibel fishing trip: Use the Right Equipment: Tarpon are strong fish that require sturdy equipment. Use a heavy-duty […]

Spring is here in SW Florida. Sharks and tarpon have showed in the backcountry snook are showing in the passes and adjacent bays mackerel and sharks are off the beaches mixed in with a few tarpon and there are some reds lurking about.  When the water hits 75 degrees in the spring usually mid-March sharks … Naples & Marco Island Spring Fishing Repo...

We had big tides this past week with the passing of the new moon on Monday. Our full and new moon tides create strong water movement and fish tend to feed better during these phases being in our outgoing tides. If I had to pick I’d say fish a couple days either side of the … Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report Read More » The post Naples & Marco...

We’re in typical mid-winter southwest Florida fishing conditions. I tell my clients my goal this time of year is to have good action and catch a variety of species. That’s one of the things I love about saltwater fishing is the variety of species and the diverse marine ecosystem in and around the marine environment. The post Mid-Winter Naples FL F...

Captain Brad Hickman consistently produced quality fish all year.  2023 we be no different with all new tackle and a motivated captain! The post 2022 was one for the books on Offshore Boca Grande! appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Placida | Offshore Boca Grande.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian things have for the most part returned back to normal save the random floating debris and some changes to sandbars beaches and shorelines. I love fishing in the spring namely May & June in large part because tarpon are as abundant as they get in SW Florida. Besides those … Naples FL Winter Fishing Report Read More...

Fall is coming!   That means the King mackerel will be here soon. The water temperature is dropping and the cold fronts are starting to move through.  This pushes the Kings south for the winter. With lots of bait moving south there is plenty of food for the Kings.  Targeting them can be tricky.  Your best bet is to find the bait and look for bir...

SWFL has severely been impacted by hurricane Ian. Currently search and rescue missions are underway. Starting tomorrow 10/5/22 barrier island residence are allowed access to their homes between the hours of 7am-7pm. If you need transportation to your home on any of the islands please call us at 239-851-9600. Thank you! [...]

As you know Hurricane Ian has devastated SWFL's barrier Islands of Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Captiva St James City and Matlacha. As of 10/3/22 search and rescue is still underway. The community and volunteers from out of state have done an amazing job at coming together to clean up bring supplies and help out with rebuilding. Currently we are receivin...

We are on the cusp of fall down here in SWFL and it’s a great time to be on the water! What a blessing it is to have a fishery... The post SEEING REDS IN FALL FOR FISHING SANIBEL ISLAND FLORIDA! first appeared on.

It’s been a great few weeks of fishing. Tarpon snook redfish pompano sharks and snapper have been the targets. A nice variety. The tarpon have thinned off the beaches but I’ve been finding a few in the backcountry. Cut bait works best and along with the tarpon there’s plenty of sharks. I’ve fished backcountry tarpon … Naples & Marco Island Fishing...

What a memorable day for the Jacob family! CJ guided them to a great day of fishing off Sanibel Island. Book your family friendly fishing charter trip to Sanibel/Captiva Island... The post Memorable Day Fishing Sanibel Island first appeared on.

Red Snapper Season is in full swing here in Southwest Florida.  The weather has been ideal and the fishing sensational. The post Red Snapper Season is in full swing appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Placida | Offshore Boca Grande.

Fishing has been amazing this month of May!  But now my favorite time of year has come!  Red snapper season starts June 1st and runs thru August 18th! The post May Fishing has been awesome! appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Placida | Offshore Boca Grande.

It’s peak tarpon season right now and most of my trips are tarpon trips and I love it. There are great days so so days and slow days but it’s a great challenge trying to figure tarpon out. There are many factors such as what depth they’re going to be in what bait they want … Tarpon fishing Naples Marco Island Southwest Florida Read More » The post...