Convinced we are hardened to big storms longtime Floridians are sometimes prone to underestimate them.  Sure when a Cat. 3 or 4 is bearing down we all get scared —– but a Cat. One?  Piece of cake. As reports from … Continue reading → The post Storm Alters Florida Coastline appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

Crystal River Florida is world-renowned for its year-round fishing opportunities. The crystal-clear waters and diverse wildlife make it a popular destination for anglers of all levels. Inshore shallow-water fishing is...

Crystal River FL is well-known for its red fishing in the fall. The waters are teaming with oversized Reds making this an ideal spot to fish in the Fall. However...

Florida is well-known for its fishing opportunities with something to offer anglers of all skill levels. From the Gulf of Mexico to the many lakes and rivers in the state...

At the season’s first really cool snap anglers usually expect their favorite fish to become more active.  Strangely last week’s chilly spell didn’t really bring a significant uptick in fresh or saltwater catches.  In fact some fishers felt that the … Continue reading → The post Cool Snap Produces Little Change appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

The month of October always seems to bring out the big fish and this year has been no different. If you’re looking to go on a fishing charter in Crystal...

If you’re looking for a productive fall fishing spot look no further than Crystal River Florida. This quiet town in the heart of nature offers some of the best inshore...

Last week we reported our expectation that Hurricane Ian would (as named storms have in the past) produce some wild unusual saltwater catches. Although no wild tales have come in there certainly have been some outstanding fish-catching trips to the … Continue reading → The post Fall Brings Great Gulf Action appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

Fall is a great time to fish for grouper and more in Crystal River Florida. The water is still warm and plenty of action can be had. Up Next For...

We’ve heard the stories for years…unusual fishy happenings on our coasts following the passing of a named storm. Even if the storm’s effects locally are limited to tidal extremes (like this one’s) they often bring us some kind of notable … Continue reading → The post Storm Fails to Produce Fishing Anomaly appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

The fishing in Crystal River Florida is getting better every day. The big fish are starting to bite and fishermen are taking advantage of the situation. If you’re looking to...

As the weather begins to cool down and the water temperatures drop inshore fishing in Crystal River FL can be some of the best of the year. Fish will begin...

Keeping an eye on our first hurricane threat in a while anglers can’t help wondering what things might look like if the storm that will be named Hermine does pass close to us as forecast. Never mind the scariest aspect … Continue reading → The post Anglers Hope Big Rains Miss appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

Fishing is a great way to relax and enjoy nature. If you’re lucky you might even catch a fish or two! If you’re planning on fishing for redfish in Crystal...

Crystal River is a world-famous destination for fishing and September is an ideal time to visit if you’re hoping to snag a big one. Here’s a quick guide to some...

We’re halfway through the 2022 Hurricane Season and not a single named storm has threatened Florida.  Often desperate anglers find themselves wishing for a slow-moving weather event to bring our fresh waters back to a healthy level ahead of winter.  … Continue reading → The post Fishing to Improve With Cooler Nights appeared first on Gary's Tackle...

Gag grouper are a popular game fish in the Florida panhandle. They can be caught in many places but the Crystal River area is especially well-known for its gag grouper...

All-around fishing this August has outshined the fish-catching we’ve come to expect during most Dog Days periods. Still it would be unreasonable to expect no dropoff at all in catches during this notoriously-tough fishing spell. And that’s why nobody was … Continue reading → The post Strong Dog Days Action Continues appeared first on Gary's Tackle...

As the weather starts to cool down and the days get shorter many anglers start to think about switching gears and targeting shallow water grouper. This type of fishing can...

Late summertime fishing is heating up in Florida. The redfish bite has turned on providing great action for catch and release anglers as well as some excellent table fare. September...