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July 26, 2011
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on July 26, 2011
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Multi-Species Day! 7-22-11

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My clients had 2 goals today. Goal number 1 was to catch their first slot size Redfish, goal number 2 was to catch their first Snook.  I picked them up just after sunrise to catch the remainder of the tide and made the run to our first spot. At first I was getting worried the fish weren’t going to show due to lack of moving water but after a little chum it was like clockwork. They came out of their hideouts ready to ambush our baits.  Within the first 30 minutes all 3 guys had the slot Redfish goal checked 
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July 18, 2011
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on July 18, 2011
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Summer fishing as hot as the weather!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s been awhile since our last report, fortunately due in part to long days of great fishing.  The fishing has been great and as we transition from spring to summer patterns,  you never know what kind of action you’ll encounter.  Tarpon are still roaming the Bay, Snook are really active along the beaches and passes, the Redfish bite has been great, and the offshore fishing has been on fire!  
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May 11, 2011
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on May 11, 2011
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May Inshore Fishing Report

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This time of year offers lots of different species to target for the inshore angler.  We started the day off in the backwater throwing artificial lures for Snook and Redfish.  Focusing on mangrove shorelines and small tidal eddies, we scored big and Danielle got her first Snook ever and what a first it was! It measured 38″ inches and weighed in at 18lbs.  Once the tide slowed we moved off into some deeper water to look for larger fish.
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May 10, 2011
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on May 10, 2011
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Tournament Success for Capt. Jeff!

Capt. Jeff Schneider fished the 16th annual Peter T. Assimack Inshore Slam Tournament last weekend.   The Tournament is run out of the Anclote River.  It was a beautiful morning for a shotgun start of about 90 boats.   As the sun came up so did the wind gusting to around 25 knots and blowing a constant 15 throughout the day. Although Jeff didn’t get to do any fishing in the days prior to the tournament because he was fishing in Boca Grande, he was still confident he had a good game plan.
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April 17, 2011
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on April 17, 2011
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Tarpon Time in Tampa Bay!!!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tarpon, TARPON, TARPON!!!! Tarpon have been on my mind ever since the big schools left last year.  Well, Tarpon Time is here again!  Last week we strung together consecutive days of 5 or more Tarpon ranging from 60-120 lbs.  The bait is right where it should be and the Tarpon are ready to eat.  We have been hooking them around the bridges and seeing them on the beaches and passes as well. This is just the beginning and it is only going to get better over the next few months.
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April 12, 2011
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on April 12, 2011
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Fish, Fish, and More Fish!

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of fishing with Jim Denison , his son Ryan and father in law Russ.  It was set to be a great fishing day with great weather to boot!  Ryan started of the day by landing the first two fish and proceeded to leave everyone in his dust.  It is not often I see a 7 yr. old outfish everyone else, but he continued to put on a fishing clinic till the boat reached the dock.   The fishing was steady all day with Redfish, Trout, Flounder,
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April 6, 2011
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on April 6, 2011
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Big Trout for the Big Boys!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last Saturday I had the privilege of fishing with Ex Buccaneer Lineman Jason Maniecki and the new Defensive Line coach, Grady Stretz. As soon as we started fishing everyone’s competitive nature came roaring out. From the time the first fish reached the boat it was on.  Jason started off strong, but by the end of the day it was too close to call.
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February 24, 2011
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on February 24, 2011
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Light Tackle Black Drumming!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Well, it’s that time of year again, the black drum are moving in to Tampa bay to spawn. I don’t know if it’s just been a while since I’ve seen these fish, but they look bigger than ever this year. We have been getting these monsters to eat on every trip, and we’re getting them to the boat on trout tackle which is a real thrill if you’ve never tried it. We have spent a good part of our fishing time over the past few weeks fishing for these bruisers, and are looking forward to them hanging around for us to […]
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