Well with tarpon season at full swing for the past few weeks it has started to slow down just a bit. Still a good amount of fish on the beach and congregating near the passes on the outgoing tides. This weeks moon phase should actually produce a nice push and bite! Tarpon are still crushing […] The post Fishing Report!! Sunday July 2nd 2023 appear...

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...

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Its is officially Tarpon season!! These past couple weeks have been geat with some large numbers of fish migrating up the coast. The morning bite this past week has been the ticket! Strong outgoing tides can also be very productive in the afternoon as well. Always check your wind and tides crab flushes have been […] The post Fishing Report- Sunday...

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...

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 […]

Offshore action these past few weeks has been hot with several wahoo reported around 65 miles blackfin tuna and red grouper staying pretty consistent. Yellowtail snapper have been extremely plentiful around that same depth and in a bit further as well as a solid mangrove bite. Nearshore wrecks have been holding large cobia and permit […] The post...

Spring fishing is really in full force now!! Offshore action has been non stop when the wind isn’t blowing too hard. Calmer days have allowed some to get out to that 80-100 mi zone. Here they are seeing wahoo not super consistent but they are there. Pushing in a bit large red groupers around the […] The post Fishing Report!! Thursday April 13th 20...

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Well the water is looking a lot better!! The red tide has seemed to clear up immensley in the bay and off of the beaches. Levels have been lower for the past few days so hopefully this continues to be a trend. The colder temps have definitely helped. Offshore action has remained very strong over […] The post Fishing Report- Friday March 17th 2023...

One of the most common questions we get at the shop during red tide “Is there anything alive to catch out there??” The answer is yes. Is there red tide yes. Does is completely blanket an area and destroy everything? Not usually. There are plenty of clean water pockets inshore that are perfectly fishable. Being […] The post Fishing Report-Sunday Fe...

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Offshore reports have been few and far between with the high winds this past week. More reports coming from the 15 mi. range. Red grouper and amberjacks have been consistent in 100 feet and less. GIANT mangroves (10lb) for example with NO EXCUSES CHARTERS. Pushing inshore a bit the tripletail reports have started to flow […] The post Fishing Repor...

Spring fishing is on its way!! Water temps have been rising and the bite is improving. There have been several wahoo reports offshore past 100mi. One reported at 120lbs! Moving in a bit closer there are still nice sized red grouper being caught in about 100-140 feet of water. Big mangrove snapper steadily being reported […] The post Fishing Report...

High winds have made it difficult to venture offshore these past couple weeks but when its been possible the bite has been great!! Red grouper and a few small black grouper being reported in about 140′ of water. Large mangrove snapper are still abundant offshore. Amberjacks have been reported on most of the nearshore reefs. […] The post Fishing Re...

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With the winds slowing down a bit we have been able to get back offshore and boy is it good!! Gags are now closed but red grouper is open and they have been extremely plentiful so far!! The reds are being found in about 100-140′ of water currently. Mangrove snapper have been extremely abundants as […] The post Fishing Report Monday January 9th 202...

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.

Well first off we’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Fishing has been pretty fantastic these past few weeks! Offshore anglers were reporting gag grouper in about 50 feet of water. Yellowtail snapper around 60 miles out as well as an abundance of mangrove snapper.  Some permit […] The post Fishing Report!! Monday D...