Reports

The Bluefish Blitz is going down just off the coast of Crystal River and Homosassa this month! With the early arrival of Florida’s first cold front ushering in lower morning temperatures in recent weeks, many fall like changes have begun taking shape along our local...

It’s the time of year along the Nature Coast where the weather has finally turned unbearably hot and sticky, yet our focus is still set on bending a rod no matter the circumstances. Although our local temperatures have been hovering in low 90’s lately, savvy anglers...

After focusing on the Nature Coasts “World Class” Tarpon fishing since May many anglers are starting to ponder their next moves as the migratory season basically wraps up at the end of the July. So what’s an angler to do now that Tarpon season 2019 is officially in...

From May-July the shallow flats running from Bayport to Crystal River are a sight fishermen’s paradise as giant “Silver Kings” take over flats that are normally occupied by summer time speckled trout. Fly fishing for tarpon in the shallow pristine waters along...

Great News Folks! The full spring run of all species has finally made it to the Nature Coast. Whatever species you want to target, inshore or near shore, this might be as good as it gets. From Redfish and Snook in and around the mangroves to Speckled Trout, Spanish...

Move over winter! The Nature Coast’s Spring Fishing Action is starting to heat up here in Crystal River and Homosassa and I for one will be looking forward to a little more heat and the added bonus of humidity. That’s right! Bring on the humidity!!!!! I’m ready to put...

I’m Backkkkkkkkkk! After taking a short sabbatical from writing fishing reports and fishing in general, my latest venture Reel Florida Fishing Charters is finally up and rolling for the 2019 season. Although most of my 2019 fishing charters will be dedicated primarily...

WHEW!!!!! That was a close one. First and foremost I want to thank everyone for all of the well wishes in regards to Hurricane Michael. Although this hurricane was way too close for comfort, for the most part our coast was largely spared from any direct impacts of the...

“I ALWAYS TELL MY CLIENTS THAT FLOOD TIDES CAN EITHER BE A GIFT FROM GOD OR A CURSE BESTOWED UPON US BY MOTHER NATURE.”   Targeting tailing redfish on flood tides, from Homosassa all the way north to Yankeetown is one of the most unique fishing opportunities for...

From sight fishing for Redfish and Black Drum to snorkeling for Bay Scallops the shallow waters of Crystal River and Homosassa is where the action can be found this month. The best Scalloping Action found anywhere in Florida opened on July 1st this year and with the...