Fishing Report

October 4, 2019
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on October 4, 2019
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“All Heroes Open” Fishing Tournament – 1st Place!!

Fishing has been great the last few weeks.  Our tournament win streak continues as we took 1st Place in the “All Heroes Open” Fishing Tournament hosted by Team ADDO. Our team of Wade Boggs, Steve Yerrid and Bob McDonough fished hard and ended up on top!  It was a great event and we look forward to defending our title next year! Our inshore fishing charters on Tampa Bay have been action packed as well and we are catching a lot of different species right now. JR Brooks just had an epic day!  We started off with non stop action with […]
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September 7, 2018
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on September 7, 2018
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Fall Fishing!

Fall is definitely in the air.  The mornings are noticeably cooler and the fishing is improving every day.  Fortunately for Tampa Bay the red tide that devastated much of Florida’s west coast never got to us.  The fishing forecast for the next few months is nothing short of awesome.  We are starting to see some of our best snook and redfish fishing as well as a steady tarpon bite for smaller residential tarpon.   The kingfish are about to make their fall migration into our area as well.  It is one of the few times of the year that  you have […]
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April 19, 2018
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on April 19, 2018
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Amazing Spring Fishing!

We have had an absolutely amazing start to 2018. Some of the best snook fishing we have had in years as well as some other great inshore and offshore action. The cold fronts are most likely all behind us and we’re looking forward to great tarpon and cobia season. Call us to book your trip of a lifetime and check back to see what were catching! Captain Matt
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March 22, 2017
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on March 22, 2017
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A Great Start to 2017!

Wintertime fishing is here and with it brings cooler temperature, clearer water and some of the lowest tides of the year. Inshore we are catching cobia, trout, snook, redfish, sheepshead, and even some small sharks. The fishing has been excellent as of late and should continue right along with the mild weather. Offshore the fishing has been excellent for grouper, snapper, amberjack and hogfish. There is still time to book your wintertime
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August 15, 2016
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on August 15, 2016
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A Weekend Away

So what do I and many other fishermen do when we have some time off…..Go fishing of course! Fishing and diving in the Bahamas as a child was always the source of my fondest memories, and ever since I venture off Florida’s east coast to my favorite place in the world as often as possible.  The Abaco’s are by far my favorite islands in the Bahamas, and I get there as much as possible. 
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August 15, 2016
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on August 15, 2016
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The Inshore Grand Slam

Although variations of this fishing challenge exist throughout the world and our state, The Tampa Bay Grand Slam consists of catching a Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, and Trout all in the same day.  It has been one of my favorite challenges for myself and my clients throughout the years and May is quite possibly the best month of the year to get yours.  
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August 15, 2016
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on August 15, 2016
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The Brown Bomber Invasion

April starts the beginning of Tampa Bay’s Cobia Migration and while many cobia call Tampa Bay home year round its April through July that herds of migratory cobia invade the bay to feed and breed.  Cobia are great fighters, great table fare and are one of our most reliable sight fishing targets throughout late spring and summer.  I believe there are a few different “migration” patterns for the cobia we catch every year in Tampa Bay. 
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August 15, 2016
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on August 15, 2016
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Lovin’ the Live Bait

We west coasters are so blessed to have live baits available to us throughout the year.   I have fished all over the United States,  most of the Caribbean, and some of central America and one thing I have learned is how fortunate we are to have live bait available to us year round.  I consider the west coast of Florida a true bait mecca.   With more than a dozen highly productive bait species available virtually year round, we are living in a live bait fisherman’s paradise.
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