by Capt. Kelly Kurtz | Jul 29, 2025 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Last week the fishing on the new moon week was exceptional. We fished a combination of live bait in the passes and the nearby grass flats that produced excellent results. With water temperatures increasing, the tides play a major factor when and how the fish respond....
by Capt. Brandon Naeve | Jul 26, 2025 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
This past week saw Tristan, from Hamptonville NC, catch this beautiful spotted sea trout while fishing Longboat Key with Capt. Brandon. The weather was warm to be sure but being on the water seemed to take a bite out of the heat. Still, it’s best to get out on...
by Chuck Cress | Jul 24, 2025 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
The Honer family from Dallas, Texas had a decision to make, either go to the Colorado mMountains, or go to the beaches on Siesta Key, for their Summer Vacation. Looking at the pictures of young Reeve holding an upper slot size redfish, and an upper slot size trout I’d...
by Capt. Brandon Naeve | Jul 23, 2025 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Paul Martinez, along with his wife and son, caught this baby gag grouper on the flats while fishing a CB’s Outfitters trip with me this past week. Gag Grouper fishing in Sarasota varies moderately throughout the year. High season is September. Low season is...
by Capt. Brandon Naeve | Jun 27, 2025 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Kaylie and her Dad, both visiting from South Dakota, caught this beautiful Summer Spotted Sea Trout while fishing with me on a trip out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key this past week. In Addition to Siesta Key’s beach vibes and sandbars, Sarasota Bay...
by Capt. Kelly Kurtz | Jun 26, 2025 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
The fishing the last couple weeks has been very productive, especially so in this new moon week. I’ve been fishing the grass flats and passes with live bait and I’ve had many days catching and releasing over 20 Snook up too, and over slot fish. On the grass...
