SHORE FISHING
Try A Fly... If you’ve never tried a fly rod, the early morning beach is a good place to figure out how it’s done.
Kayak & Shore Fishing
During these sweltering summer days, bass and other gamefish find shade and shelter under dense patches of lily pads.
By KIMBALL AND LES BEERY Columnists |
Shore & Kayak Fishing
Looking for new launches and those that are new to us leads us to spots we haven’t visited for a while. This is especially true of those launches affected by Hurricane Ian. In spite of this summer’s extreme heat, our need to be on the water paddling a kayak and …
By KIMBALL AND LES BEERY Columnists |
Shore Fishing
Recently, after avoiding one of our favorite launches for outstanding kayak water all winter, we ventured back to Stump Pass Beach State Park.
Shore Fishing
Daylight Savings Time for AnglersAs the heat gets turned up towards those summer temperatures that make outdoor activities problematic during the middle of the day, anglers should take advantage of the benefits of Daylight-Saving Time. There are some folks that feel it isn’t worth the hassle of changing clocks twice …
Shore Fishing
Angler's Guide To Deer Prairie Creek One of our favorite spots, one we tried to keep off the radar for years, has reopened after an extensive closure for repairs and upgrades post Hurricane Ian. The grand opening event was March 28, 2023. We are grateful to Sarasota Parks for the …
Shore Fishing
Windy Days For Shore FishingIt doesn’t take much wind to blow kayaks off the bay. We are cautious about kayak fishing on days where the wind is from the north or south and whitecaps take over Lemon Bay and most other north/south oriented waters...
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 …
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...
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 …
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, …
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...
Shore Fishing
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...
Shore Fishing
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 …
