by Capt. Kelly Kurtz | Jul 14, 2019 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Anglers fishing with me this past week have had some exceptional days. We’ve been fishing the passes using a combination of live bait which seems to be the key. We’ve caught and released many snook from 16 to 34 inches. We’ve also caught Mangrove snapper,...
by Capt. Jeffri Durrance | Jul 7, 2019 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Sarasota bay fishing is good with a variety of species hitting. Clients landed black drum, speckled trout, ladyfish, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, a couple of redfish along with several others. A nice cobia was in the mix as well but broke off before it could be invited...
by Chuck Cress | Jul 4, 2019 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Father and daughter Travis and Carly booked a trip with me on the fourth of July. We met at CB’S Outfitters on Siesta Key early in the morning in search of anything that would bend the fishing pole. Carly, who was an excellent fisherman and very patient, fished hard...
by Capt. Jeffri Durrance | Jun 28, 2019 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Anglers fishing with me have been having success hooking and landing tarpon along area beaches. The fish are beginning to spread out with a few schools still bunched up from time to time. The tarpon are hitting crabs and pinfish. Along the beach, we’re...
by Capt. Kelly Stilwell | Jun 26, 2019 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Fishing started to heat up in Sarasota Bay this week. The Hartman father and son trip on Monday had a great morning. They caught some hard fighting bluefish, big pompano, a few Spanish mackerel, and a couple of nice trout. They also managed to land a nice sized...
by Capt. Kelly Kurtz | Jun 26, 2019 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Despite the heat, the fishing remains steady if you get out there early. Yes, it’s hot but it’s been beautiful out on the water as long as you get an early morning start. Last week while fishing the passes we had several good days catching and releasing...
