Tampa Bay Tarpon Fishing Charter: A 71-Year-Old Angler’s Bucket List Dream Ends with a Rare Grand Slam One Dream Fish Turned Into an EPIC day of on Tampa Bay As a fishing guide I get to meet people from all over the country. Every client has a different story a different background and a […] The post Tampa Bay Tarpon Fishing & Grand Slam first a...

Last Updated on July 9 2026 by Capt. Jason September Means One Thing for Offshore Anglers—Grouper Season  For many offshore anglers September marks the unofficial start of one of the...

There are days on the water when everything goes exactly according to plan and then there are days that remind you why experience matters more than any forecast ever could. June 29 was one of those days as we prepare for a Tampa Bay Offshore Fishing Charter. When I stepped onto the dock at the […] The post Tampa Bay Offshore Fishing Charter Report...

Learning the Secrets to Catching Mangrove Snapper in Tampa Bay There’s something special about launching a boat before sunrise in Tampa Bay. The air is calm the water is quiet and you know you’re about to witness one of nature’s greatest shows as the first rays of sunlight begin breaking across the horizon. For our […] The post Tampa Bay Mangrove...

Tampa Bay Mangrove Snapper Fishing Is Red Hot as the Full Moon Approaches If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to target Tampa Bay mangrove snapper now is the time. The past several days have produced some of the best  Tampa Bay mangrove snapper fishing we’ve seen this summer and today’s trip was another […] The post Tampa Bay Mangrove Snap...

In the spring of 2020 as the world locked down and outdoor recreation became one of the only acceptable forms of escape something remarkable happened to the kayak industry: it ran out of kayaks. Not metaphorically. Literally. By summer 2020 most kayak manufacturers were backordered for months. Dealers couldn’t get inventory. Customers were waiting...

A Challenging Day on the Water Turns Into a Cooler Full of Fresh Fish Fishing is rarely about perfect conditions. More often than not success comes from adapting to changing weather reading the conditions and making the right moves at the right time. That was exactly the case on June 20th during a memorable Tampa […] The post Tampa Bay Offshore Fi...

If you walked into Economy Tackle fifteen years ago looking for a kayak you would have found a very different selection than what fills our showroom today. Long sleek touring kayaks. Recreational sit-insides. The occasional fishing-rigged sit-on-top for the more adventurous customer. The industry’s center of gravity was somewhere between flatwater...

Over 50 Speckled Trout Highlight Another Incredible Day on Tampa Bay Summer fishing is officially in full swing across Tampa Bay and if yesterday’s trip was any indication of what’s to come anglers have plenty to be excited about. Despite challenging bait conditions that have persisted throughout much of the summer the fishing itself has […] The p...

Summer Trout Snook and Flounder Providing Hot Summer Action The summer heat and summer trout are in full swing across Tampa Bay. While many people are seeking relief from the rising temperatures the fish are feeding aggressively during the early morning hours making this one of the best times of year to get on the […] The post 06-16-2026 Tampa Bay...

One of the best-kept secrets about kayaking in Sarasota is that a paddle craft gets you somewhere a powerboat a car or a walking trail simply cannot. The same shallow water and tight mangrove creeks that make Sarasota Bay so productive for fishing also hide some genuinely beautiful genuinely quiet spots beaches and sandbars and […] The post Best K...

It’s BACK! The Weekly Fishing Report with Captain Juan Leon. Listen to Capt Juan give you the lastest happenings in Sarasota Bay and surrounding beaches near and off shore for your full fishin report!   The post Fishin Report June 11th 2026 – Video appeared first on Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddle Sports.

A Tampa Bay Fishing Trip Filled With First Snook Giant Grouper and Family Memories When Captain Phil a seasoned offshore fishing guide from Panama City loaded up his family and made the trip south to Tampa Bay there was one goal at the top of the list: help his son Brody catch his very first […] The post From Panama City to Tampa Bay: A Family’s U...

Pedal-drive kayaks have changed inshore fishing in Sarasota Bay more than any other single piece of equipment in the last decade. Keeping both hands free while you cover water hold position in current and cast to tailing redfish isn’t a luxury anymore; it’s the standard for serious kayak anglers. But once you decide you want […] The post Fin Drive...

A Tampa Bay Fishing Charter Filled with Goliath Grouper Snook and Unforgettable Memories When most anglers think about booking a Tampa Bay goliath grouper fishing charter they picture catching a few fish enjoying time on the water and hopefully landing something memorable. For Jonathan his son Colin and their friend Nick a recent trip with […] The...

Tampa Fishing Charter Prices: What You Need to Know Before Booking If you are researching Tampa fishing charter prices you have probably already noticed that rates can vary quite a bit from captain to captain. Some charters may seem surprisingly cheap while others appear significantly more expensive. Before booking your trip it is important to […]...

Of all the inshore species that call Sarasota Bay home the red drum universally known as redfish stands out as the ultimate kayak fishing target. They’re powerful aggressive and found in water shallow enough that a kayak gives you a significant tactical advantage over motorized boats. When the water is clear and the tide is […] The post How to Cat...

You are ready to attempt your biggest catch yet but first you need to understand the best months for tarpon fishing in Tampa Bay. You may already know why tarpon are one of the most sought-after game fish in the world and where they migrate throughout Tampa Bay but knowing when to target them is […] The post Best Months for Tarpon Fishing in Tampa...

There’s a moment most kayak anglers hit usually sometime after the fifth or sixth time struggling to lift a 75-pound polyethylene kayak onto a car roof or after wrenching a shoulder at the boat ramp when they start asking: “Is there a better way?” There is. Lightweight kayaks have never been better more feature-rich or […] The post Lightweight Kay...

May is one of the best months to be on Sarasota Bay. Snook are waking up cobia are still in the passes redfish are tailing on warm flats and the water clarity is excellent. It’s also the month when many anglers start thinking about upgrading their setup and one of the fastest-growing upgrades in the […] The post Kayak Fishing with an Electric Moto...