SHORE FISHING
Return To Fisheating Creek Forty-six years ago, we began a two-day canoe trip down Fisheating Creek with our 7-year-old daughter. With only a basic tent, some food and fishing rods, no first aid kit and a rented canoe, we were dropped off anticipating a comfortable 2-day float, drifting and fishing with an overnight camp halfway back to the campground. We were expecting our second child at the time.
BY [email protected] | March 17, 2023 at 11:39 a.m.
Shore Fishing
Changes Coming to Deer Prairie CreekA long-time favorite launch of ours and one we tried for over a decade to keep off the radar to preserve its wild nature is being “upgraded” and changed...
BY [email protected] | February 10, 2023 at 2:34 p.m.
Shore Fishing
Basic Fly-Fishing Gear If you’ve seen anglers fly fishing and thought “that looks like fun,” you’re right! Fly fishing is popular with anglers chasing both freshwater and saltwater fish all over the country and its getting popular here too. There’s a tool for every job and a fly rod for …
BY [email protected] | January 17, 2023 at 10:11 a.m.
Shore Fishing
Fresh Water Kayak FishingRed tide and kayaks just don’t mix well. Shallow waters concentrate the toxins, and then the victims get hung up in the mangroves to “air out.” Since it looks like this condition may linger a while, we are recommending some favorite freshwater spots to chase bass, panfish, …
BY [email protected] | December 1, 2022 at 3:33 p.m.
Shore Fishing
Kayaking After IanLike most folks around here, we’ve been busy picking up the pieces and trying to get back to some kind of normal...
BY KIMBALL & LES [email protected] | November 4, 2022 at 2:36 p.m.
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Visit the Venice Fishing PierEven the most avid kayak anglers need a break every now and then. The Venice Fishing Pier is an interesting alternative that lets fishermen fish the near shore gulf even when conditions aren’t right for launching a kayak for a trip into the gulf...
BY KIMBALL & LES [email protected] | September 23, 2022 at 3:08 p.m.
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Venice Jetty FishingEnglewood is ideally situated in Southwest Florida for anglers that enjoy beach, bay, and inlet fishing. New Pass and Big Pass into Sarasota Bay are close enough for day trips. Even closer to home we have Stump Pass and Boca Grande, also excellent spots for day trips. But …
BY KIMBALL & LES [email protected] | August 29, 2022 at 1:01 p.m.
Shore Fishing
My Favorite Fishing HatI guess most of us have a favorite something we associate with good times and fun fishing. It may be a rod or reel, a lure or tackle bag, or even a pair of cargo shorts. They’re just “things” but many anglers get superstitious about these things …
BY KIMBALL & LES [email protected] | July 29, 2022 at 1:32 p.m.
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Buck Creek LaunchLocated along Placida Road just south of the intersection with Winchester lies the Dr. William “Bill” Coy Preserve on Buck Creek. This launch opened in 2006 and our scouting then revealed a muddy mangrove opening with pallets strewn about to help folks with the mud. We were not …
BY KIMBALL & LES [email protected] | June 30, 2022 at 3:46 p.m.
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Safe Summer Fun In SWFLJust check your thermometer and rain gauge to confirm that summer has arrived and ignore what the calendar says. Most of us still here are “year ‘rounders” so here’s a few suggestions for the inland folks arriving to enjoy our cool sea breeze and some fishing …
BY KIMBALL & LES [email protected] | June 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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Snook on the BeachSpring has sprung. The gulf water temperature is climbing past 75°F, and spring breakers have invaded the beaches. During the winter, anglers that surf fish watch the water temperature carefully and begin to celebrate as it climbs to 70°F. This is when snook begin moving...
BY KIMBALL & LES [email protected] | May 6, 2022 at 2:32 p.m.
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Trying Something Different Everyone knows that confidence in the lure you’re using is important. We aren’t sure if it’s experience or faith, but it often proves true. Why switch from something has worked before? ...
BY KIMBALL & LES [email protected] | April 7, 2022 at 1:24 p.m.
Shore Fishing
We love to fish from our kayaks. We love to be out on the water in Southwest Florida. Every now and then, we enjoy being out on the water without rods or paddles. February 22 was that kind of day. It was a little special since it was Les’ birthday …
BY KIMBALL & LES [email protected] | March 10, 2022 at 12:52 p.m.
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Shallow Water StructureAnglers relate to structure because so many gamefish hang around it. Structure can be anything from a rock pile on an otherwise barren sandy bottom out in the gulf to a PVC pipe that marks a channel or hazard for boaters. Kayak anglers and shore fishermen utilize structure …
BY KIMBALL & LES [email protected] | February 11, 2022 at 1:54 p.m.
Shore Fishing
Wacky Worms For Kayak or Shore Worms…almost every angler starts with worms. Just park one on the bottom or suspend it under a cork and it won’t be long before something eats it. It’s a rare fish that refuses a worm. Even vegetarians like tilapia and carp will eat worms. …
BY KIMBALL & LES [email protected] | January 14, 2022 at 1:27 p.m.