Fishing for Silver Trout (Sand Trout)
Fishing for Silver Trout (Sand Trout) – a Complete Guide! This article will thoroughly cover fishing for silver trout. They are also known as “white trout” and “sand trout”. Silver trout are similar to speckled trout, though usually smaller in size. They also do not have any spots and have a purple hue. While few […]
Flounder Fishing in Florida – an Angler’s Guide!
Flounder fishing in Florida, an angler’s guide Flounder are a very popular inshore game fish. Anglers flounder fishing in Florida enjoy both the battle and some delicious fillets! While some flounder are caught while fishing for other species, those targeting flounder in Florida will have success by adapting their techniques to the habits of these […]
Surf Fishing for Flounder and Fluke
Surf Fishing for Flounder and Fluke This article will thoroughly cover surf fishing for flounder and fluke. Flounder and fluke are prized by anglers surf fishing. They put up a decent tussle and are fantastic eating! The first thing I want to do is clarify the terms “flounder” and “fluke”. Southern Gulf flounder are the […]
Best 6 Topwater Plugs for Saltwater Fishing
Best 6 Topwater Plugs for Saltwater Fishing This post will list the best 6 top water plugs for saltwater fishing. Most anglers enjoy catching fish on top water plugs. Being able to visually see the strike is very exciting! Top water plugs float on the surface. They are designed to imitate a wounded bait fish […]
11 Effective Pompano Fishing Tips
11 Effective Pompano Fishing Tips! This post will list 11 effective pompano fishing tips. Pompano are a very popular inshore saltwater species. They are found along the Gulf of Mexico coast and up the east coast to North Carolina. Pompano do not grow large, 2 pounds is average, but they put up a great battle. […]
35 best Sarasota fishing spots
35 best Sarasota fishing spots Here is a list of my 35 best Sarasota fishing spots. These are places that I fish almost every day on my Sarasota fishing charters, depending on the season and conditions. In order to limit redundancy, I will use the following terms when describing these spots. Capt Jim has been […]
florida bluefish
Florida Bluefish, Tips to Succeed! Quite a few anglers are surprised to find out that we have bluefish in Florida. Experienced anglers from the Northeast and mid Atlantic are quite familiar with this saltwater brawler. However, Florida has a good population of them as well. Bluefish are the sole member of the family “Pomatomidae”. They […]
Best Sheepshead Fishing Tackle and Baits
Best Sheepshead Fishing Tackle and Baits This post is all about the best sheepshead fishing tackle and baits. Sheepshead are a hard fighting and great tasting member of the porgy family. They are found near structure in inshore saltwater bays, inlets, and near shore waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. They feed […]
Most Productive Surf Fishing Baits
Surf Fishing Baits – the Ultimate Guide! This article will thoroughly cover surf fishing baits. There are a wide variety of baits, both natural and artificial, that anglers can use in order to be successful. My name is Capt. Jim Klopfer and I am a fishing guide in Sarasota, Florida. I grew up in Maryland […]
Surf Fishing in Florida – Tips and Techniches!
Surf Fishing in Florida – Tackle, Baits, and Techniques! The topic of this article will be surf fishing in Florida. There are 1350 miles of Florida coastline, and much of it is accessible to anglers. This offers both visiting and residential anglers the opportunity to enjoy some great fishing without the hassles of a boat. […]
7 Essential Surf Fishing Lures – Tips to succeed!
7 Essential Surf Fishing Lures – Tips and Techniques This post will feature the 7 essential surf fishing lures. There are so many artificial lures which anglers have to choose from, that it can be quite confusing and even overwhelming. The purpose of this article is to simplify that process and give anglers a list […]
Best Spanish mackerel lures and tips
Top 6 Spanish mackerel fishing lures This post will list Capt Jim’s Top 6 Spanish mackerel fishing lures. Capt Jim has been running Sarasota fishing charters since 1991. He loves chasing Spanish mackerel and considers them an underrated game fish. They fight hard, attack lures and flies with reckless abandon, are beautiful, and are excellent […]
Best 9 Fishing Lures for panfish
Best 9 Fishing Lures for Bluegill and Panfish This article will list Capt Jim’s best 9 fishing lures for panfish. Panfish are arguably the most popular fish in America. There are several reasons for this. Panfish are widely distributed. Most anglers live within a few miles of a good fishing spot. These diminutive gamefish put […]
11 Productive Florida Offshore Fishing Tips
11 Productive Florida Offshore Fishing Tips This article will list 11 productive Florida offshore fishing tips that will help anglers be successful in the open Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico. The state of Florida offers anglers some incredible offshore fishing opportunities! There are two distinct techniques that are used when fishing the offshore waters […]
Siesta Key Surf Fishing – a Complete Guide!
Siesta Key Surf Fishing – a Complete Guide! This article will thoroughly cover Siesta Key surf fishing. Siesta Key is a barrier island on the west coast of Florida, just south of Tampa. It is famous for the white sandy beaches. Tourists flock there year round. Siesta Key offers anglers some very good surf fishing […]