Spotted Sea Trout
The Spotted Sea Trout is a very underrated gamefish. In many ways they are a family fish, the first fish of many beginning fly fishers. They do not demand great expertise or technical know-how. They school up in good numbers and can be very accommodating. They hit hard and as they like cooler water temperatures are one of my favorite winter species. The larger bull trout are loners and are as fun to target as any inshore species.
Hot and dry conditions
As we begin June, it’s been really dry and just about all S.W. Florida is experiencing drought conditions. As a result, the water on the flats along upper east side where I’ve been spending most of my time are clear. This can be opportunistic for sight fishing but it...
Summer Transition
As we reach the half way point of May, Charlotte Harbor has opened up with plenty of options. I’ve moved my way out of Pine Island Sound and have been spending all my time along the upper east side of the harbor. This, the Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park always...
Spring Transition
Our transition from a winter to spring pattern is finally here. It was a long winter as what seemed like endless cold fronts kept pushing through the peninsula. As a result, with the end of the negative tides and water temperatures in the mid 70’s I’ve begun making my...