by Chuck Cress | May 6, 2026 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
John Kern, and avid fisherman, was down from Pennsylvania with his brother-in-law Mike to do a little fishing and golfing. I’ve had John on my boat several times and he never seems to disappoint. Smoking his lucky cigar he hooked, landed and released several upper...
by Capt. Brandon Naeve | Apr 28, 2026 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Fly fishing is starting to cook and these Jack Crevelle are everyone’s favorite. They’re active in Sarasota Bay during April and May, often schooling near the surface, feeding on baitfish, and targeting areas like oyster bars, seawalls, and inlets. They are best...
by Capt. Brandon Naeve | Apr 13, 2026 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Oh how Boca Grande in April can be a wonderful place to spend some time on the water. Lyndra, shown here, from Zephyr Hills, potted her PB Trout and Snook fishing with friends and Capt. Brandon while on a WIFGA event. Lyndra and her friends had a great time down in...
by Capt. Brandon Naeve | Mar 26, 2026 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Nick, from Chicago, caught an inshore slam with me this past week. The slam consist of trout, redfish, and snook, while fishing with his older brothers, Tyler and Andrew. March is prime time as snook move out of rivers and creeks toward the flats and passes, feeding...
by Capt. Brandon Naeve | Mar 23, 2026 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Tyler, visiting from Chicago, caught this beautiful pompano while fishing the middle grounds with me this past week. It’s a great week for fishing Sarasota Bay, and pompano fishing here on the Gulf Coast is a premier winter/spring activity, with the fish...
by Capt. Kelly Kurtz | Mar 21, 2026 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Snook and Pompano were the catch of the day while fishing with Capt. Kelly Kurtz on a Charter out of CB’S Saltwater Outfitters this past week. March is an excellent month for anglers, and snook are actively gathering on the flats in search of baitfish. and with rising...
