Hobie Inflatables kayaks and paddleboards are safe durable and reliable! They are just as good as their traditional counterparts especially as Hobie technology continues to evolve. Despite what people think you can take them anywhere you can take a traditional paddleboard or kayak. You can take them on flat calm water or even out in […] The post H...

Another week of warm weather really helped keep the inshore action on fire! The Snook bite in southwest Florida has been nothing short of extraordinary!!Spring break is in full swing and our young anglers are loving the Snook fight! We landed big upper slot fish all week in all parts of Pine Island Sound. The higher afternoon tides around Sanibel...

Snook and Red kinda day! Capt. Bill showed a Northern Fishing guide how it’s done in SW Florida. Book your flats/inshore fishing charter in Ft. Myers and the Sanibel area... The post This is how it’s done in SW Florida! first appeared on.

Spring fishing has begun!! Water temps are still pretty low for beach snook but we have had some reports of fish already staging up in the pass. This means it wont be long before they start heading down the beaches!! We had word yesterday of an abundance of bait and Spanish mackerel popping up in […] The post Fishing Report! Tuesday March 1st 2022...

Started last week with some cooler temperatures but the quick weekend warm up really turned on the bite! Snook have been feeding all over Pine Island Sound. From the creeks in and around Sanibel Island to the docks and passes around Captiva. We also managed some nice upper slot Snook later in the afternoons along the Cape Coral and Fort Myers sides...

The cold and wind has made some days a bit challenging this past week but with some hard work we always find the fish!As expected the Sheepshead bite has really fired up with nice keepers coming in the early morning hours along the deep mangroves and structure along Sanibel and Captiva Islands. The Snook bite has been much better in the late after...

Sheepshead have been the name of the game!! Higher winds and colder temps have made it more difficult to get offshore so many fishing guides and recreational fisherman have been targeting these guys for meat! They are crustacean eaters so live shrimp are best. Though small artificial crabs or shrimp will work. There are still […] The post Fishing...

Bringing in the haul! Captain CJ guided his party to an awesome winter fish haul in Sanibel Island Florida! Book your fishing charter today to amazing fishing in SW Florida... The post Bringing in the haul! February Fishing Sanibel first appeared on.

The red grouper bite is on in Boca Grande Florida!  Winter water temps are down and the fish are hungry. The post The red grouper bite is on in Boca Grande Florida appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Placida | Offshore Boca Grande.

We had some serious cold fronts move in this past week and that’s got the fish on the move through southwest Florida. Big Snook have shown up deep along the Caloosahatchee River on both the Cape Coral and Fort Myers side. We found some smaller fish still in Pine Island Sound mostly along the Sanibel Island mangrove Shoreline.Winter low tides is ma...

Burrr!!! (This coming from a native Floridian!) We are seeing some much colder air temps this week which equate to much colder water temps. The inshore  pompano bite has been absolutely amazing. Reports just today have come from the intercoastal waterway and are producing these fish in numbers. They must be a minimum of 11″ […] The post Fishing Re...

New year brings new regulations and Grouper is back on the menu!! Our Captain For Hire charters will get you on the fish and show you how to effectively fish our amazing offshore fishery all on YOUR BOAT!Red Grouper is one of the most sought after offshore fish in southwest Florida. Not only are they extremely fun to catch but make excellent table...

It’s a new year making it the perfect time for new Paddlesports! What better time to learn a new activity or if you already know all about Paddlesports it’s a perfect time to invest in one! Check out our inventory or schedule a test run and see what all the rave is about! There are […] The post New Year Time for New Paddlesports appeared first on...

Starting off another great year of fishing with the young anglers reeling in the trophy fish!The Snook bite remains the hot ticket with the warmer weather keeping the fish active. Live shiners continue to be the go to bait for the bigger fish along Fort Myers and Cape Coral waterways. We also managed to find some decent slot fish along Pine Island...

Yellowtail Snapper bite is in peak season.  Red Grouper opened up January 1 2022.  Offshore Boca Grande fishing charters will be targeting both species for the next few months! The post Yellowtail Snapper bite is in peak season appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Placida | Offshore Boca Grande.

Inshore and offshore fishing have both been extremely productive these past few weeks! Offshore has been producing some nice sized Gag groupers amberjacks permit hogfish king mackerel and tuna. Gags were being reported anywhere from 45-100 ft. of water. With the season ending we had plenty of reports this past week! Hogfish are being found […] The...

Finally got a decent cold front move through the area. And while the temperature may have cooled down the inshore bite certainly has not!Redfish were the star of the week with nice upper slot fish landed in the flats along Sanibel Island and Captiva Island. Also managed some nice Reds in northern Matlacha Pass on the warmer afternoon tides.Snook s...

The warm weather trend continued last week with high temps in the 80’s and water temps in the high 70’s. Fortunately the fish seem to be enjoying the warm water and our guests definitely enjoyed the action!Snook continue to be the best action around with bigger fish along the shores of Fort Myers and Cape Coral. Lots of lower slot fish along Pine...

Don’t get worried about any last minute holiday shopping you still might have to do. At Economy Tackle our fishing team has you covered. We have a full selection of some fishing gear for holiday gift giving. Buy local and you can get your list completed here! What does the fisherman in your life need? […] The post Find Some Fishing Gear for Holida...

We have a great Christmas Kayak & Stand up Paddleboard Sale coming up this weekend on Saturday and Sunday December 18th and 19th!  If you’ve been in the market for either a kayak or a stand up paddleboard now is your chance to score one at a great price! We have been a Hobie Kayak […] The post Christmas Kayak & Stand up Paddleboard Sale appeared f...