The holidays are almost here! Tis the season to be merry! For many this means gift giving and spending time with family and friends. Luckily we have so many items in our store for seafaring people as well as those who just enjoy the beach as well! There are so many options for holiday gifts […] The post Holidays on the Water in Sarasota Bay appear...

The waters are cooling and December fishing is getting hot! There are cobia and redfish being caught both in the bay in at the Nearshore reefs give me a holler when you’re ready to go set the hook! this is Cap’n Doug Www.FishingSRQ.com

The waters are cooling and December fishing is getting hot! There are cobia and redfish being caught both in the bay in at the Nearshore reefs give me a holler when you’re ready to go set the hook! this is Cap’n Doug Www.FishingSRQ.com

Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving now lets get back to fishing!! We have had scattered reports of red tide over the last couple weeks in our area but I must stress that it is SCATTERED and also moves around daily. Try not to let one report scare you from getting out and exploring your […] The post Fishing Report! Friday November 25th...

It’s the holiday season and we’re having a great Black Friday kayak and sup sale for you! You know some water enthusiast who has something special on their list and we’re sure to have something in store for you. There’s no better feeling than being able to cross something off of someone’s wish list. Doesn’t […] The post Black Friday Kayak and Sup...

Well it sure has been an interesting few weeks! With things starting to get back to normal after the storm the fishing seems to be getting back as well. The cobia reports have been steadily flowing in. Some fish around the 40-50lb range and some smaller. The cobia are being reported in the bay but […] The post Fishing Report! Friday October 28th 2...

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...

If you’ve never been kayak fishing in saltwater then this post is for you! You might be the best saltwater angler in Sarasota but kayak fishing is a whole other type of fishing! There are tips and tricks to it and it even the most advanced fishermen hop into a fishing kayak and are amazed […] The post Saltwater Kayak Fishing Tips for Newbies appea...

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.

Labor Day is just around the corner and we have exciting news! Economy Tackle and Dolphin Paddlesports is having a Labor Day Kayak and SUP Sale! We don’t do this often so it’s got to be good! Check out the exciting information below! The discounts will be: – Mirage Outback = $300 off MSRP – […] The post Labor Day Kayak and SUP Sale appeared first...

Lots to report from these past few weeks!! With the Sarasota Slam Tournament wrapping up this past weekend offshore anglers as well as inshore had some serious bragging to do. Several wahoo kitty mitchell grouper red groupers tunas and swordfish were weighed in for the tournament just to name a few. The prize entry though […] The post Fishing Repo...

Both inshore and offshore fishing have been great lately!! There are very few tarpon still around but the opportunity is still there. Fly anglers primarily have had the most luck these past couple weeks. With flies making a much softer presentation anglers are able to target them in more shallow clear water scenarios. Beach snook […] The post Fish...

Have you heard about the all new Mirage Lynx from Hobie? No wonder they’re number one they just keep perfecting perfection! We have it available in our Sarasota store so come in and see what all the fuss is about! Hobie has packed this lightweight fishing pedal kayak with all the features you desire. Not […] The post Hobie Does What it takes to Be...

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.

Tarpon have really been the name of the game for the past month and a half. There are still plenty of XL sized fish off of the beaches and near the passes as well but with less pressure on them they are more prone to take a fly this month! Offshore action has been absolutely […] The post Fishing Report Sunday July 10 2022 appeared first on Economy...

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.

It’s June and the weather is perfect for water activities. Father’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to spend time with Dad on Father’s Day than on the water? We live on Sarasota Bay there is water everywhere. Chances are both you and your Dad enjoy some type of water activity. […] The post Spend Time with Dad on the Water this Fa...

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.