Are you ready to reel in the catch of a lifetime? Discover the best rigs and terminal tackle for snook fishing in Tampa where these elusive fish thrive. Learn about the ideal hook and leader setups that can make all the difference in your fishing success. From choosing the right circle hook to understanding the importance of a nearly invisible fluo...

Last Updated on March 11 2025 by Capt. Jason

We are excited to announce that Dolphin Paddlesport has added new brands to its inventory! We’re thrilled to introduce the ultralite kayak brand Eddyline along with two exceptional fishing kayak brands Native and Bonafide. Follow the links to discover more about each brand. With 32 years of experience in the kayak industry we continuously strive [...

Signs of spring are near!! Despite some inconsistent weather these past few weeks things are starting to shape up nicely both offshore and in. African pompanos are being caught in 100+ feet of water using both live and dead baits on big structures such as D reefs springs and wrecks. The mangrove snapper bite has […] The post Fishing Report-Friday...

From cold to warm air look for fishing to heat up as well. As we roll into February look for speckled trout fishing to explode back to like it was the first week in January with lots of big fish ranging from 2 to 8 lb. Red fishing will get much better as the waters […] The post From Cold to Warm Air… first appeared on Skinny Water Fishing Charters...

From cold to warm air look for fishing to heat up as well. As we roll into February look for speckled trout fishing to explode back to like it was the first week in January with lots of big fish ranging from 2 to 8 lb. Red fishing will get much better as the waters […] The post From Cold to Warm Air… first appeared on Skinny Water Fishing Charters...

High winds and cold temps have been keeping people much closer to shore than normal these past few weeks. Offshore reports are scattered in between tough conditions but nearshore fishing within 15 miles has been very productive when able to get out. Hogfish reports have been strong mainly nearshore ledges on live shrimp or shrimp […] The post Fish...

Helene’s devastating storm has been ‘awful’ for Florida: Ceilia Litchfield ‘Salty Dog Charters’ discusses how her community is banding together to help rescue residents and clean up the devastation caused by Helene. https://www.foxnews.com/video/6362603920112

The holiday season is here and if you’re searching for the ultimate gift for the paddle enthusiast in your life look no further than our Kayak and Paddleboard Scratch and Dent Sale! It’s the perfect chance to snag high-quality equipment at unbeatable prices—because adventure on the water doesn’t need to come with a hefty price […] The post Kayak a...

Wintertime fishing is at its best! With some inconsistent weather the offshore reports have been scattered. The past week has produced some nice numbers though before the wind started to blow. Red snapper muttons and yellowtails were being reported at about 150′ along with some larger African pompanos. The hogfish bite has been exceptional this […...

Fishing has been terrific the last week! Lots of trout and a few redfish to pick on as well. I have plenty of openings over the next few weeks leading up to the Christmas holiday so don’t hesitate to call and book your trip soon! The post Fishing Has Been Terrific! appeared first on Capt. Brian Caudill – Inshore Fishing Charters.

Hello everyone! 'Tis the season for giving and one of the best gifts that you can give someone is of course a Capt. Brian Inshore Fishing Charter “Gift Certificate”! Plus with any purchase you will receive a free fishing shirt! Half Day certificates get one shirt and 3/4 (6 hour) or full day (8 hour) certificates get two free shirts! It is a great...

Fall fishing is certainly going strong!! Offshore reports have been limited due to some very windy conditions recently. However weve had some decent reports from the 150′ range for yellowtails big mangrove snappers and blackfin tuna. Some American red snapper but need to go a bit deeper for those. Kingfish are being reported from those […] The pos...

The recent storm took a toll on some of our inventory leaving us with a selection of kayaks and paddleboards that now have a few scratches and dents. While these blemishes are purely cosmetic we’re offering significant discounts to help you get out on the water at a fraction of the regular cost! If you’ve […] The post Our Loss is Your Gain! Hurric...

Fall fishing is firing off!! Just this week we have had red snapper yellowtail snapper in about 150′ big mangroves lane snapper and sailfish reports coming from offshore. The nearshore wreck fishing can’t be beat with solid reports of cobia all week. The tripletail have shown up this week on the crab lines with several […] The post Fishing Report!...

Hello everyone! I would like to extend a thank you to all those who have been concerned about how we fared through the hurricanes over the last month. The post AFTER THE STORMS AND INTO FALL FISHING! appeared first on Capt. Brian Caudill – Inshore Fishing Charters.

Well it has been an interesting few weeks for us here on the west coast of Florida. But after Hurricane Milton we are finally finding some normality. We are now back to our normal hours we are receiving  live bait and have plenty of new fall items arriving daily!! With that being said we do […] The post Fishing Report! Friday October 18 2024 appea...

Both inshore and offshore reports have been flowing in this past week. We had gag grouper open in the Gulf of Mexico. American red snapper have been steadily reported as well. Depths for gags will range as there are shallow spots in Tampa bay where trolling can be super productive aside from fishing offshore. Wahoo […] The post Fishing Report!! Tu...

Here is the August 20th 2024 fishing report. My reports are published in the Tampa Bay Times every 4th and 20th of the month! The post Fishing Report – August 20th 2024 appeared first on Capt. Brian Caudill – Inshore Fishing Charters.

The past few weeks have produced some seriously good offshore fishing in our area! With a couple of big offshore tournaments ( Gulfcoast Offshore & Sarasota Slam) we have had good numbers of pelagics being reported. A 432lb as well as a 223lb swordfish caught big warsaw grouper American red snappers Cubera snappers blackfin tuna […] The post Fishi...

Fishing can be excellent during the winter months in Florida.  With way less fishing pressure and less forage readily available. Fish tend to feed on warmer days and move in predictable ways.  To see the full Article on #Winter time fishing in Tampa Bay  first seen on #FishnFL

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