Hobie has done it again! They have outdone themselves actually. Knowing what it takes to be #1 in the business Hobie has delivered a new ultra-light weight pedal kayak the Mirage Lynx. With its rugged design it gives an incredible performance while being ultra-light weight and not an inflatable.  Keep reading to check out its […] The post Check Ou...

Offshore Boca Grande is off to a great start for the opening of Red Snapper and Gag Season. Fishing in the Gulf is on fire and the weather conditions are perfect. The post Opening of Red Snapper and Gag Season appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Placida | Offshore Boca Grande.

The Tarpon migration is in full swing!!! The lack of rain is making it tough to find crabs but try to dip them on the outgoing tides if you are able. Those tarpon are still wanting that bait although threadfins can work as well. Large schools have been spotted up and down the beaches as […] The post Fishing Report Friday May 28th 2021 appeared fir...

Kayak fishing has come a long way since it first became popular with anglers. Today fishing kayaks have become slimmer quicker and yes lightweight. They have become adaptable have many add on features and some even give you the capability to stand up or pedal them rather than use a traditional paddle. But here we’re […] The post Benefits of a Ligh...

Great news! Big 200 pound plus Tarpon are showing up in Lee County waters. Book your charter now through the end of July for the chance to reel in this... The post Tarpon Fishing Season 2021 first appeared on.

Offshore fishing has been on absolute fire if you are able to get out. Amberjacks and kings in 80′ of water. If you’re able to get out even further the wahoo bite has been absolutely insane at about 130′. Several MORE sailfish reports this week as well. Now is the time to gear up for […] The post Fishing Report!! May 7 2021 appeared first on Econo...

Please check out or recent fishing column as it appears in the April issue of Nautical Mile Publications Snapper Wrapper. Click HERE to read The post APRIL FISHING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA appeared first on Pine Island Fishing with Captain Bill Russell.

The fishing off Boca Grande FL has been heating up as water temperatures continue to rise.  The Grouper bite is only going to get better as it heats up. The post Boca Grande Fishing is heating up appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Placida | Offshore Boca Grande.

A break in the weather provides an opportunity to take advantage of the phenomenal grouper bite this time of year. Captain Brad Hickman of Offshore Boca Grande consistently puts his clients on the meat! The post Phenomenal Grouper bite appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Placida | Offshore Boca Grande.

Please check out or recent fishing column as it appears in the February issue of Nautical Mile Publications Snapper Wrapper. Click HERE to read The post FEBRUARY FISHING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA appeared first on Pine Island Fishing with Captain Bill Russell.

Reel 1 Up is the only fish and dive operation with over 20 years on the water in the Gulf of Mexico which is why we get the results. The bite over the last two weeks has been nothing short of stellar. Threadfin herring bait balls have been present in decent numbers close to shore … Continue reading March 2020 Fishing Report

The bait is back and the bite is on fire. If your looking for drag screaming action then now is the time. Make sure to speak with your captain before booking to select the best time to go. This is critical to your success. Tide is everything and also being where the bait is. Huge … Continue reading April 2020 Fishing Report

The 2020 American Red Snapper season is off to an incredible start. The offshore bite has been on fire catching everything from grouper snapper mahi-mahi tunas wahoo and more.   Come Join me for an action-packed Boca Grande fishing charter! The post Red Snapper season is off to an incredible start appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Pl...

The Red Snapper bite has stayed hot and the Mahi Mahi’s have shown up. The weather conditions have been perfect and the water is crystal clear.  More and more pelagics are showing up every day.   The post Red Snapper & Mahi HOT HOT appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Placida | Offshore Boca Grande.

A recent charter landed an epic catch a 102 pound Black Grouper off of Boca Grande Florida.  The massive grouper was only 4 pounds short of the Florida State Record!  The post 102 Pound Black Grouper appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Placida | Offshore Boca Grande.

The mangrove snapper bite has been insane this month.  The red grouper fishing continues to stay hot as we limit daily. The post Mangrove Snapper is HOT appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Placida | Offshore Boca Grande.

Please check out or recent fishing column as it appears in the January issue of Nautical Mile Publications Mullet Wrapper. Click HERE to read The post JANUARY FISHING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA appeared first on Pine Island Fishing with Captain Bill Russell.

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Hurricanes and tropical storms aren't normal for Florida in November but there hasn't been much of anything that's normal for us in 2020. Aside from Tropical storm Eta bringing us a weeks worth of rain and wind in early November we've had a great month of solid fishing days. Our targeted species have been Snook Redfish and Trout with even Tarpon st...

Another beautiful day on the water with a manatee to start followed by a new born dolphin with its mother before we even left the pass. Fishing on the reef was action packed as you can see by just a few of the videos the guests captured. If you are bored and going stir crazy … Continue reading May 2020 Fishing Report