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Captain Tom McLaughlin (Anotherkeeper)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2008 - 4:18 am: | |
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Captain Tom McLaughlin (Anotherkeeper)
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OCTOBER OUTLOOK
October looks like it will have inshore anglers seeing red. Redfish have been more than reliable in September and it looks like it should only get better. Most trips in late September have shown that it can be difficult to catch a Redfish that is not overslot! Reds have been running from 4-20lbs (with a majority of fish in the 7-14lb range)and only seem to be getting larger! With fall turning the water temperature down a bit, these larger fish should start to congregate in larger and larger groups. Once located, these schools of fish can provide almost non-stop action that at times lasts several hours. These months also see more fish in open water areas of shell bottom and open grass flats. This allows anglers to use lighter tackle than is necessary in summer to muscle larger fish from the depths of the mangrove shoreline. Catching these large, strong fish on light spinning tackle means screaming drags and doubled-over rods for sure, and is certainly a welcome treat.
With the Redfishing being so great, it can be easy for anglers to lose sight of the terrific snook fishing i the coming months. October and November will often see the most aggressive snook fishing of the year. As the water cools a bit these fish become much more active in their feeding habits. They also are much stronger as the water cools because the water contains more needed oxygen to fuel these muscular fish. Anglers who have fished for snook in the heat of summer will definitely be caught off guard with the scorching runs and acrobatics of cool water snook. Snook will be found in many of the same areas that reds are targeted, and catching in these areas of live grass, shell, and mangrove shoreline will provide a nice mixed bag and good shot at an inshore slam (Snook, Redfish, Trout). In addition to the typical mixed bag inshore, juvenile tarpon can be targeted up in the rivers where the water turns strong brackish, providing excellent light tackle action on these smaller (5-50lb) fish.
Offshore in October will be a period of migration for strong pelagics like King and Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and large sharks. These runs are often less publicized than the spring migration north, but are equally as productive. Fall will often see the largest specimens taken from 20 to 75 feet of water. This same water depth will hold large numbers of Grouper and Snapper, as it has all summer, but their size should steadily increase throughout the fall and into the winter. Following this migration, as always, will be an increased number of Blacktip, Bull, Tiger, and Hammerhead sharks. As with other Pelagics, these migrations are not as large in scale as the summer runs (following the Tarpon to Boca Grande), but can still provide some trophy size sharks.
Speaking of Shark fishing, October will provide anglers with opportunities abound when it comes to our finned-friends. Shark fishing can consist of large numbers of sharks in the 50-200lb range, some shots at larger 200+ fish, as well as world-record breaking black-tips (and other whaler family sharks). The large concentration of beach-front forage will also mean a rare chance to sight fish for sharks during the day, on the beach. These sharks can often be seen cruising into the chum slick from hundreds of yards away.
October also offers unique dining opportunities as well. Snook, Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Grouper, and Snapper are all available and in season. Aside from great catch and release action, anglers can leave with a healthy and tasty meal to share with family and friends.
Beautiful weather, stellar fishing, and unforgettable opportunities can all be found in October. There is no better way to spend time with family, friends, or just to relax away from it all than fishing the pristine waters of Englewood, Venice, Captiva, Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, and the Gulf of Mexico. If you are looking for fantastic inshore or offshore action, day or night, then you have come to the right place. Book your trip with Another Keeper Charters and you can rest assured that you will not only enjoy great fishing with Southwest Florida's premier fishing guide and charter service, but you will also enjoy the company of arguably the friendliest Captain in the business! |
CaptainIDS (Captainids)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 10:10 am: | |
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Capt. Tom masse (Ifishflorida)
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - 10:01 am: | |
We went 30 miles offshore last week and had an awesome time. The grouper we slamming everything we dropped down to them. We caught our limit and were throwing keepers back. Then we moved to another spot and caught all the yellowtail snapper we could eat. Even threw in a few Mangs. The bite is hot in the offshore waters of Venice Florida right now and with the cold fronts that are lining up the kingfishing should turn on anyday now. If you would like to book a deep sea fishing trip visit my site at: http://www.deepseafishingfun.com and give me a call.
Capt. Tom Masse
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Capt. Tom masse (Ifishflorida)
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Votes: 1 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 7:48 am: | |
Southwest Florida deep sea fishing in September/October on the Gulf of Mexico is always great. There is such a wide spectrum of species to target. Whether you want to run deep for the blue water giants or stay in close for the (can't be beat on the dinner plate) grouper or roaming pelagics, September/October offers all any angler could want. We were out 20 miles the other day and my party couldn't keep up with all the grouper we were catching. Everyone was hooking up constantly and Little tunny were munching as far as the eye could see. If you would like to book a deep sea fishing trip be sure to visit us in Southwest Florida for hungry fish, tight lines and table fare that is always fresh!
Capt. Tom Masse
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Thomas L Masse (Ifishflorida)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 9:51 am: | |
Florida Deep Sea Fishing October 2005
Deep Sea Fishing in Venice Florida has been very excellent despite the red tide. We Have been going out in 100 ft of water and catching all we can handle. If you would like to book a Florida Deep Sea Fishing Charter, Visit:<a href="http://www.deepseafishing1.com">Deep Sea Fishing in Florida</a> Serving Sarasota, Venice, Englewood, Placida, Port Charlotte, Naple, Ft Myers, Tampa and Orlando Florida. or email me at <a >ifishflorida@aol.com</a> |
Capt Ken Shannon
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Subject: West Coast of Florida Nov. 24, 2000
Finally the cold fronts are coming through on schedule. Now what does this mean for us
fisherman. If you like to offshore fish, first this means that for two or three days you will
be on the hill. If you are an inshore fisherman you will have very low tides after the cold
front passes.Now to the fish: Snook fishing has been quite good with a lot of fish around
the Intercoastal Waterway and in the creeks and rivers, there is also as many small Tarpon
as I have ever seen in the creeks and rivers during this time of year. Redfish are very
scattered on the grass flats.
One fish that many people overlook is Pompano. Pompano is arguably the best tasting of
the fish in our area. Pompano are in most of the natural passes like Big Pass, Stump Pass,
Gasparilla Pass, Redfish Pass and Captiva Pass.They will also be outside the passes and
along the beach. Probably the best way to fish for Pompano is to use the common
Pompano Jig to find the fish and then use Sand Flea’s once you find them.
Now along the beach and just offshore: Schools of Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, King
Mackerel and some Cobia. For the first Three, trolling with a verity of spoons on #1 to #3
Planers will do the trick, for Cobia look for Sharklike fish on the surface and toss anything
from jigs to live bait there way and if they are in the mood they will eat it up, if not they
will totally ignore your offering. For the Grouper fisherman the colder the water gets, the
better the fishing will get. Grouper, especially blacks (gags), will move to within a mile or
two of the beach. Live Bait will work best but Spanish Sardine will work very good as a
substitute. You can also troll up Gag Grouper with a large deep diving plug.
Good Fishing
Capt Ken Shannon
www.backlash-charters.com
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