Dennis Kinley and Mike Perez, from IN.

I hosted a group of friends and clients on my annual destination fly fishing trip to southwest Montana recently. I traveled from Sarasota to Bozeman and made the 2-1/2 hour drive to Medicine Lodge, on a 100,000 acre working ranch near the Beaverhead River, outside of Dillon, MT.

I met up at the lodge with my brother, Kirk Grassett, from DE, Bill Johns, from Venice, FL, Derrick Johns, from Austin, TX and Mike Perez and Dennis Kinley, from IN, who drove and met us at the lodge.

Despite some fishing restrictions due to heat, which is typical this time of year, we caught and released some quality trout. We fished the Beaverhead, Big Hole and Madison Rivers with guide Dave King, owner of King Outfitters (406) 596-0209 in Dillon, and his talented group of guides.

I’ve fished with Dave for more than 20-years, his guides do a great job and know their fishery well. We fished 4, 5 and 6-weight fly tackle and caught and released brown and rainbow trout to more than 20” on streamers, dry flies, dry/dropper and nymph rigs.

The dry fly action was with a variety of dry flies. Often a hopper, sometimes with a nymph or with a smaller dry fly dropper and a few other bugs. A great trip!

Back in Sarasota catch and release snook fishing around dock lights and bridges should be a good option now. There should be tarpon in areas of upper Charlotte Harbor and Tampa Bay. Juvenile tarpon in canals and creeks may also be a good option. You might also find them in a few places mixed with snook around dock lights.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by residential, industrial and agricultural runoff, toxic spills and intentional releases, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

Capt. Capt. Rick Grassett

Rick is the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc. He's a full time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, the 2011 Orvis Out­fit­ter of the Year.

I hosted a group of friends and clients on my annual destination fly fishing trip to southwest Montana recently. I traveled from Sarasota to Bozeman and made the 2-1/2 hour drive to Medicine Lodge, on a 100,000 acre working ranch near the Beaverhead River, outside of Dillon, MT.

I met up at the lodge with my brother, Kirk Grassett, from DE, Bill Johns, from Venice, FL, Derrick Johns, from Austin, TX and Mike Perez and Dennis Kinley, from IN, who drove and met us at the lodge.

Despite some fishing restrictions due to heat, which is typical this time of year, we caught and released some quality trout. We fished the Beaverhead, Big Hole and Madison Rivers with guide Dave King, owner of King Outfitters (406) 596-0209 in Dillon, and his talented group of guides.

I’ve fished with Dave for more than 20-years, his guides do a great job and know their fishery well. We fished 4, 5 and 6-weight fly tackle and caught and released brown and rainbow trout to more than 20” on streamers, dry flies, dry/dropper and nymph rigs.

The dry fly action was with a variety of dry flies. Often a hopper, sometimes with a nymph or with a smaller dry fly dropper and a few other bugs. A great trip!

Back in Sarasota catch and release snook fishing around dock lights and bridges should be a good option now. There should be tarpon in areas of upper Charlotte Harbor and Tampa Bay. Juvenile tarpon in canals and creeks may also be a good option. You might also find them in a few places mixed with snook around dock lights.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by residential, industrial and agricultural runoff, toxic spills and intentional releases, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

Capt. Capt. Rick Grassett

Rick is the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc. He's a full time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, the 2011 Orvis Out­fit­ter of the Year.

Connor Pullum, from Hayesville, NC, with a nice trout.

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout, Spanish mackerel and pompano on DOA Lures in Sarasota Bay recently. Fly anglers also had some action catching and releasing trout on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay.

Steve and Conner Pullum, from Hayesville, NC, had good action catching and releasing numerous trout to over 20”, Spanish mackerel and pompano on CAL jigs with shad tails and DOA Deadly Combos while fishing Sarasota Bay with me.

Pat Beckwith, from Sarasota, also fished Sarasota Bay and had some action catching and releasing trout on Clouser flies.

Tarpon are thinning in the coastal gulf as they move to inside waters. Look for reds in skinny water and snook around dock lights and in the surf. Deep grass flats are usually a good option for action for trout and more early in the day.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides and other algae blooms fueled by residential, industrial and agricultural runoff, toxic spills and intentional releases, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

Capt. Capt. Rick Grassett

Rick is the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc. He's a full time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, the 2011 Orvis Out­fit­ter of the Year.

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout, Spanish mackerel and pompano on DOA Lures in Sarasota Bay recently. Fly anglers also had some action catching and releasing trout on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay.

Steve and Conner Pullum, from Hayesville, NC, had good action catching and releasing numerous trout to over 20”, Spanish mackerel and pompano on CAL jigs with shad tails and DOA Deadly Combos while fishing Sarasota Bay with me.

Pat Beckwith, from Sarasota, also fished Sarasota Bay and had some action catching and releasing trout on Clouser flies.

Tarpon are thinning in the coastal gulf as they move to inside waters. Look for reds in skinny water and snook around dock lights and in the surf. Deep grass flats are usually a good option for action for trout and more early in the day.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by industrial, agricultural and residential runoff, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

Capt. Capt. Rick Grassett

Rick is the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc. He's a full time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, the 2011 Orvis Out­fit­ter of the Year.

July was a great month for fishing the inter-coastal.

The fishing last month has been good on the right tides despite the high water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico.

Fishing with a combination of live baits the snook and snapper bite has been very good during the month of July.

Anglers fishing with me out of CB’s Outfitters have caught and released many snook, snapper, jacks, and a few bluefish thrown in to boot, and the weather looks like it’s gonna be much of the same in August.

Capt. Capt. Kelly Kurtz

Kelly is a Sarasota native and the owner and operator of Mangrove Charters. He's pas­sion­ate about fishing and hunting. As a full-time fishing guide Kelly operates out of a 22 ft. Bayscout and specializes in light tackle using both arti­fi­cial and live bait. Redfish are his favorite.

The fishing last month has been good on the right tides despite the high water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico.

Fishing with a combination of live baits the snook and snapper bite has been very good during the month of July.

Anglers fishing with me out of CB’s Outfitters have caught and released many snook, snapper, jacks, and a few bluefish thrown in to boot, and the weather looks like it’s gonna be much of the same in August.

Capt. Capt. Kelly Kurtz

Kelly is a Sarasota native and the owner and operator of Mangrove Charters. He's pas­sion­ate about fishing and hunting. As a full-time fishing guide Kelly operates out of a 22 ft. Bayscout and specializes in light tackle using both arti­fi­cial and live bait. Redfish are his favorite.

Edie, from Denver CO., with a mangrove snapper.

Seven year old Edie and Nathan, both from Denver Colorado, caught a bunch of mangrove snapper on July 4 while fishing on a guided trip out of CB’s Outfitters on Siesta Key.

It was an unusually warm day even by the standards of the Southern Gulf Coast but we got out on the water early and a wonderful time was had by all.

All and all it was a nice family day out on the water and some great memories were made that will last a lifetime.

Capt. Capt. Brandon Naeve

I've been a fishing guide the Sarasota , Boca Grande area for over 25 years. My Sarasota trips are mostly family oriented 1/2 day fishing trips involving kids who love to catch all the family fun fish. My Boca Grande trips are for the more experienced spin or fly fishing angler.

Seven year old Edie and Nathan, both from Denver Colorado, caught a bunch of mangrove snapper on July 4 while fishing on a guided trip out of CB’s Outfitters on Siesta Key.

It was an unusually warm day even by the standards of the Southern Gulf Coast but we got out on the water early and a wonderful time was had by all.

All and all it was a nice family day out on the water and some great memories were made that will last a lifetime.

Capt. Capt. Brandon Naeve

I've been a fishing guide the Sarasota , Boca Grande area for over 25 years. My Sarasota trips are mostly family oriented 1/2 day fishing trips involving kids who love to catch all the family fun fish. My Boca Grande trips are for the more experienced spin or fly fishing angler.

Cliff Ondercin and his son, Mason fished a couple of days in the coastal gulf for tarpon.

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action in Sarasota Bay with me recently.

Bill Morrison, from Anna Maria, and Don Morrison, from MA, fished a trip with me and had great action with trout and Spanish mackerel on flies and CAL jigs with shad tails. Dave Reinhart, from MA, fished skinny water with me on a blustery day later in the week.

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with tarpon in the coastal gulf recently.

Fly anglers had some action catching and releasing trout, blues and pompano on a couple of trips on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay.

Longtime friend and client Cliff Ondercin and his son, Mason, from Sarasota, fished a couple of days in the coastal gulf for tarpon with me recently. Like a few other friends and clients, Mason represents the third generation of his family fishing with me and he did well. They jumped 4 tarpon and landed 3, including a big fish for Mason to end the last day!

Tarpon in the coastal gulf are a good option now. Look for reds in skinny water and snook around dock lights and in the surf. Deep grass flats are usually a good option for action with trout and more. Snook fishing around dock lights and bridges should also be a good option now.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides and other algae blooms fueled by residential, industrial and agricultural runoff, toxic spills and intentional releases, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

Capt. Capt. Rick Grassett

Rick is the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc. He's a full time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, the 2011 Orvis Out­fit­ter of the Year.

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action in Sarasota Bay with me recently.

Bill Morrison, from Anna Maria, and Don Morrison, from MA, fished a trip with me and had great action with trout and Spanish mackerel on flies and CAL jigs with shad tails. Dave Reinhart, from MA, fished skinny water with me on a blustery day later in the week.

Fish were turned on ahead of an approaching front. He caught and released a slam, including a 28” snook, 28” redfish, trout and a couple of pompano that were sight fished on top of a bar in 18” of water, all on CAL jigs with a grub tail! Not big numbers of fish but a great day for quality fish and variety.

Fishing deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay is a good choice for action with a variety of species including trout, pompano, blues and Spanish mackerel. Check the coastal gulf for Spanish mackerel, false albacore and tripletail when conditions are good. Shallow water fishing for reds and large trout is also a good option now, although they are very challenging in clear water. These conditions usually require long casts to avoid spooking fish.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by industrial, agricultural and residential runoff, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

Capt. Capt. Rick Grassett

Rick is the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc. He's a full time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, the 2011 Orvis Out­fit­ter of the Year.

Mackenzie Karibo from Cincinnati Ohio caught this beautiful sand shark while fishing with her sister Brooklin who also caught one.

Capt. Capt. Brandon Naeve

I've been a fishing guide the Sarasota , Boca Grande area for over 25 years. My Sarasota trips are mostly family oriented 1/2 day fishing trips involving kids who love to catch all the family fun fish. My Boca Grande trips are for the more experienced spin or fly fishing angler.

Mackenzie Karibo from Cincinnati Ohio caught this beautiful sand shark while fishing with her sister Brooklin who also caught one.

This young man was having quite a day on the water.

The last 2 weeks the snook bite has been very good as well as mangrove snapper, jacks, and a couple bluefish have let themselves be found.

Fishing the passes with live bait on the right tides anglers have caught and released over a dozen snook. Tuesday I ran an evening trip and when the bite turned on we released over 20 snook in about an hour and a half.

That’s pretty productive fishing I’d say, in so short a time. The water is clean and beautiful and several days dolphins and manatees were everywhere.

The last 2 weeks the snook bite has been very good as well as mangrove snapper, jacks, and a couple bluefish have let themselves be found.

Fishing the passes with live bait on the right tides anglers have caught and released over a dozen snook. Tuesday I ran an evening trip and when the bite turned on we released over 20 snook in about an hour and a half.

That’s pretty productive fishing I’d say, in so short a time. The water is clean and beautiful and several days dolphins and manatees were everywhere.

Capt. Capt. Kelly Kurtz

Kelly is a Sarasota native and the owner and operator of Mangrove Charters. He's pas­sion­ate about fishing and hunting. As a full-time fishing guide Kelly operates out of a 22 ft. Bayscout and specializes in light tackle using both arti­fi­cial and live bait. Redfish are his favorite.

Ella and Avery, both from Glenwood Springs Colorado, caught Sand Sharks up to 25lbs celebrating Ella’s acceptance into the Air Force Academy.

Capt. Capt. Brandon Naeve

I've been a fishing guide the Sarasota , Boca Grande area for over 25 years. My Sarasota trips are mostly family oriented 1/2 day fishing trips involving kids who love to catch all the family fun fish. My Boca Grande trips are for the more experienced spin or fly fishing angler.

Ella and Avery, both from Glenwood Springs Colorado, caught Sand Sharks up to 25lbs celebrating Ella’s acceptance into the Air Force Academy.

Bill Morrison, from Anna Maria, and Don Morrison, from MA, fished a trip with me and had great action with trout and Spanish mackerel on flies and CAL jigs with shad tails. Dave Reinhart, from MA, fished skinny water with me on a blustery day later in the week.

Fish were turned on ahead of an approaching front. He caught and released a slam, including a 28” snook, 28” redfish, trout and a couple of pompano that were sight fished on top of a bar in 18” of water, all on CAL jigs with a grub tail! Not big numbers of fish but a great day for quality fish and variety.

Fishing deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay is a good choice for action with a variety of species including trout, pompano, blues and Spanish mackerel. Check the coastal gulf for Spanish mackerel, false albacore and tripletail when conditions are good. Shallow water fishing for reds and large trout is also a good option now, although they are very challenging in clear water. These conditions usually require long casts to avoid spooking fish.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by industrial, agricultural and residential runoff, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

Capt. Capt. Brandon Naeve

I've been a fishing guide the Sarasota , Boca Grande area for over 25 years. My Sarasota trips are mostly family oriented 1/2 day fishing trips involving kids who love to catch all the family fun fish. My Boca Grande trips are for the more experienced spin or fly fishing angler.

Samantha and her husband Jim decided to have one more adventure before her first child was born.

Samantha and her husband Jim, both from Dallas, decided to have one more adventure together before their first child was born next month. Staying on Siesta Key they booked a charter with me through CB’s Outfitters.

Several fish were caught during the outing with Sam shown here holding a nice flounder, but the pair also landed and released several Trout and a snook, catfish and snapper.

Dining and relaxing on the beach was next up on their vacation plan before the following month’s much expected arrival of their first child.

Samantha and her husband Jim, both from Dallas, decided to have one more adventure together before their first child was born next month. Staying on Siesta Key they booked a charter with me through CB’s Outfitters.

Several fish were caught during the outing with Sam shown here holding a nice flounder, but the pair also landed and released several Trout and a snook, catfish and snapper.

Dining and relaxing on the beach was next up on their vacation plan before the following month’s much expected arrival of their first child.

Capt. Chuck Cress

Fishing has been a lifetime passion for me. Depending on the skill level of my clients what I like to do is put them on big fish using artificial lures. I like to educating and passing on my knowledge of local history and the many sights the area has to offer while we are on the water.

Hunter Naeve, his buddy Carter, and a beautiful Tarpon..

Hunter Naeve and his buddy Carter boated this beautiful Tarpon on Memorial Day weekend! Grab your kid and book a Tarpon trip out of CBs outfitters, your kid will never forget it!

Hunter Naeve and his buddy Carter boated this beautiful Tarpon on Memorial Day weekend! Grab your kid and book a Tarpon trip out of CBs outfitters, your kid will never forget it!

Fred Weeman with a snook caught and released on a fly while fishing the ICW at night with Capt. Rick Grassett.

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout, Spanish mackerel and blues on Clouser flies on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay recently. Fly anglers also had decent action catching and releasing snook in the ICW at night.

A couple of fly anglers had good action on their first ever saltwater fly fishing trip. Andrea Zaffino, from Rochester, NY, joined her dad. Frank Zaffino and had good action catching and releasing trout and Spanish mackerel on flies in Sarasota Bay.

Bill Kempey, from NJ, fished Sarasota Bay with me also on his first saltwater fly fishing trip. He had good action with Spanish mackerel, trout, bluefish and more.

Frank Zaffino also fished a night trip in the ICW and had good action with snook on flies. David Schofield and Fred Weeman, from Sarasota, had similar action with snook on flies on another trip.

Look for reds and snook in skinny water. Deep grass flats are usually a good option for action with trout, blues, pompano, Spanish mackerel and more. Snook fishing around dock lights and bridges should also be a good option now.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides and other algae blooms fueled by residential, industrial and agricultural runoff, toxic spills and intentional releases, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

Capt. Capt. Rick Grassett

Rick is the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc. He's a full time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, the 2011 Orvis Out­fit­ter of the Year.

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout, Spanish mackerel and blues on Clouser flies on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay recently. Fly anglers also had decent action catching and releasing snook in the ICW at night.

A couple of fly anglers had good action on their first ever saltwater fly fishing trip. Andrea Zaffino, from Rochester, NY, joined her dad. Frank Zaffino and had good action catching and releasing trout and Spanish mackerel on flies in Sarasota Bay. Bill Kempey, from NJ, fished Sarasota Bay with me also on his first saltwater fly fishing trip. He had good action with Spanish mackerel, trout, bluefish and more.

Frank Zaffino also fished a night trip in the ICW and had good action with snook on flies. David Schofield and Fred Weeman, from Sarasota, had similar action with snook on flies on another trip.

Look for reds and snook in skinny water. Deep grass flats are usually a good option for action with trout, blues, pompano, Spanish mackerel and more. Snook fishing around dock lights and bridges should also be a good option now.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides and other algae blooms fueled by residential, industrial and agricultural runoff, toxic spills and intentional releases, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

Capt. Capt. Rick Grassett

Rick is the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc. He's a full time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, the 2011 Orvis Out­fit­ter of the Year.

The trout fishing over the last few weeks has been very good most days. Most of these fish have been caught at the northern end of Big Sarasota Bay using flies and jig heads with plastic bodies. We’ve also found a few tripletail around the few remaining crab floats in the nearshore gulf.

The trout fishing over the last few weeks has been very good most days.

Most of these fish have been caught at the northern end of Big Sarasota Bay using flies and jig heads with plastic bodies.

We’ve also found a few tripletail around the few remaining crab floats in the nearshore gulf.

Capt. Capt. Kelly Stilwell

Kelly has lived and fished in this area for over 30 years. His specialties are artificial bait, fly fishing, tarpon, and live bait fishing in Sarasota Bay and the nearshore Gulf. He's an Orvis Endorsed Guide and currently runs a 2400 Ranger Bay boat which accommodates five.

Joe landed a Redfish to complete his inshore slam.

Joe, visiting from Manchester England, hooked up with me booking a charter out of CB’s Outfitters on Siesta Key to do a morning of fishing.

Just minutes after our launch Joe hooked a nice size snook on his first cast, he was able to catch and release several more snook in our first spot.

Joe and I left fish to find fish and using a popping cork with shrimp Joe reeled in an upper slot size trout. After catching the trout, I informed Joe about the inshore slam. To complete the inshore slam he needed to catch a Redfish.

This was now his goal Finally with the clock ticking and after catching and releasing several more fish, Joe was able to land a Redfish to complete his inshore slam.

Capt. Chuck Cress

Fishing has been a lifetime passion for me. Depending on the skill level of my clients what I like to do is put them on big fish using artificial lures. I like to educating and passing on my knowledge of local history and the many sights the area has to offer while we are on the water.

Joe, visiting from Manchester England, hooked up with me booking a charter out of CB’s Outfitters on Siesta Key to do a morning of fishing.

Just minutes after our launch Joe hooked a nice size snook on his first cast, he was able to catch and release several more snook in our first spot. Joe and I left fish to find fish and using a popping cork with shrimp Joe reeled in an upper slot size trout.

After catching the trout, I informed Joe about the inshore slam. To complete the inshore slam he needed to catch a Redfish. This was now his goal Finally with the clock ticking and after catching and releasing several more fish, Joe was able to land a Redfish to complete his inshore slam.

After catching the trout, I informed Joe about the inshore slam. To complete the inshore slam he needed to catch a Redfish. This was now his goal Finally with the clock ticking and after catching and releasing several more fish, Joe was able to land a Redfish to complete his inshore slam.

Capt. Chuck Cress

Fishing has been a lifetime passion for me. Depending on the skill level of my clients what I like to do is put them on big fish using artificial lures. I like to educating and passing on my knowledge of local history and the many sights the area has to offer while we are on the water.

Keith McClintock, from Lake Forest, IL, with a 34" snook, caught and released on CAL jigs with shad tails while fishing Gasparilla Sound with Capt. Rick Grassett on several trips recently.

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action catching and releasing snook, reds and trout in skinny water in Gasparilla Sound.

Anglers fishing the deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay had action with trout, Spanish mackerel, and blues on DOA Lures recently Fly anglers had decent action catching and releasing snook in the ICW at night.

Dave Reinhart, from Pittsfield, MA, fished a couple of days in Gasparilla Sound near Boca Grande with me and had good action catching and releasing reds, snook, and trout on CAL jigs with shad tails.

Keith McClintock, from Lake Forest, IL fished the same area with me before heading back north and finished up strong by catching and releasing a 34-inch snook.

Martin Marlowe, from NY, fly-fished for snook in the ICW at night with me recently and had good action catching and releasing several snook on Grassett Snook Minnow flies.

Look for reds and snook in skinny water. Deep grass flats are usually a good option for action with trout, blues, pompano, Spanish mackerel and more. Snook fishing around dock lights and bridges should also be a good option now.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides and other algae blooms fueled by residential, industrial and agricultural runoff, toxic spills and intentional releases, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

Capt. Capt. Rick Grassett

Rick is the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc. He's a full time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, the 2011 Orvis Out­fit­ter of the Year.

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action catching and releasing snook, reds and trout in skinny water in Gasparilla Sound.

Anglers fishing the deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay had action with trout, Spanish mackerel, and blues on DOA Lures recently Fly anglers had decent action catching and releasing snook in the ICW at night.

Dave Reinhart, from Pittsfield, MA, fished a couple of days in Gasparilla Sound near Boca Grande with me and had good action catching and releasing reds, snook, and trout on CAL jigs with shad tails.

Keith McClintock, from Lake Forest, IL fished the same area with me before heading back north and finished up strong by catching and releasing a 34-inch snook.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides and other algae blooms fueled by residential, industrial and agricultural runoff, toxic spills and intentional releases, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

Capt. Capt. Rick Grassett

Rick is the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc. He's a full time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, the 2011 Orvis Out­fit­ter of the Year.

I’m afraid hers was bigger… better luck next time.

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action in Sarasota Bay this past week.

And yes, hers was bigger, LOL but not by much. Spring fishing is in and the bite is on after this last cold front rolled through.

This coming week temps should be in the low to mid 80’s with plenty of sunshine in the forecast so grab your kid and book a Charter with me out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters located on Siesta Key on Florida’s beautiful southwestern gulf coast.

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action in Sarasota Bay this past week.

And yes, hers was bigger, LOL but not by much. Spring fishing is in and the bite is on after this last cold front rolled through so grab your kid and book a Charter with me out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters located on Siesta Key on Florida’s beautiful southwestern gulf coast.

Capt. Capt. Brandon Naeve

I've been a fishing guide the Sarasota , Boca Grande area for over 25 years. My Sarasota trips are mostly family oriented 1/2 day fishing trips involving kids who love to catch all the family fun fish. My Boca Grande trips are for the more experienced spin or fly fishing angler.

Well the water has finally cleared up and the fishing improved. Fishing on the flats on good tide days produced plenty of trout, ladyfish and Spanish mackerel.

Friday morning I switched gears and fished the pass with jigs. We caught and released 6 permit as well as a few pompano, my guys missed at least a dozen bites till they got the hang of working the jig.

I’d say things are looking up for Sarasota Bay!

Capt. Capt. Kelly Kurtz

Kelly is a Sarasota native and the owner and operator of Mangrove Charters. He's pas­sion­ate about fishing and hunting. As a full-time fishing guide Kelly operates out of a 22 ft. Bayscout and specializes in light tackle using both arti­fi­cial and live bait. Redfish are his favorite.

The water has finally cleared up and the fishing improved. Fishing on the flats on good tide days produced plenty of trout, ladyfish and Spanish mackerel.

Friday morning I switched gears and fished the pass with jigs. We caught and released six permit as well as a few pompano and my guys missed at least a dozen bites till they got the hang of working the jig.

Things are looking up for Sarasota Bay!

Capt. Capt. Kelly Kurtz

Kelly is a Sarasota native and the owner and operator of Mangrove Charters. He's pas­sion­ate about fishing and hunting. As a full-time fishing guide Kelly operates out of a 22 ft. Bayscout and specializes in light tackle using both arti­fi­cial and live bait. Redfish are his favorite.

Tom Keir, from Cleveland, OH, with a pompano caught and released on a fly while fishing Sarasota Bay.

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had some action catching and releasing snook and reds on DOA Lures in Gasparilla Sound and Tampa Bay recently. Anglers also caught and released snook on flies and DOA Lures in the ICW at night. Fly anglers fishing deep grass flats had action with trout, pompano and Spanish mackerel on Clouser flies fished on sink tip fly lines. Red tide has been an issue in and around the passes recently and has been more of an airborne issue in other areas. Due to the nature of red tide, there are areas of clean water, particularly in shallow back country areas.

Keith McClintock, from Lake Forest, IL fished a couple of trips with me in Gasparilla Sound and Tampa Bay. Stephen Liska, from Naples, joined Keith in Gasparilla Sound and caught and released several snook, trout and a red to complete his slam on CAL jigs with shad tails. Jack McCulloch, from Lakewood Ranch, fished Tampa Bay with Keith and they caught and released several snook and a red on CAL jigs with shad tails.

Jerry Poslusny, from Palmetto, and Rich Hunter, from Longboat Key, snook fished in the ICW at night with me recently and had some action catching and releasing several snook on Grassett Snook Minnow flies and CAL jigs with shad tails. Look for reds and trout in skinny water. Deep grass flats are usually a good option for action with trout, blues, pompano, Spanish mackerel and more. Snook fishing around dock lights and bridges should also be a good option now.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides and other algae blooms fueled by residential, industrial and agricultural runoff, toxic spills and intentional releases, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

Capt. Capt. Rick Grassett

Rick is the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc. He's a full time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, the 2011 Orvis Out­fit­ter of the Year.

Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had some action catching and releasing snook and reds on DOA Lures in Gasparilla Sound and Tampa Bay recently. Anglers also caught and released snook on flies and DOA Lures in the ICW at night. Fly anglers fishing deep grass flats had action with trout, pompano and Spanish mackerel on Clouser flies fished on sink tip fly lines. Red tide has been an issue in and around the passes recently and has been more of an airborne issue in other areas. Due to the nature of red tide, there are areas of clean water, particularly in shallow back country areas.

Keith McClintock, from Lake Forest, IL fished a couple of trips with me in Gasparilla Sound and Tampa Bay. Stephen Liska, from Naples, joined Keith in Gasparilla Sound and caught and released several snook, trout and a red to complete his slam on CAL jigs with shad tails. Jack McCulloch, from Lakewood Ranch, fished Tampa Bay with Keith and they caught and released several snook and a red on CAL jigs with shad tails.

Jerry Poslusny, from Palmetto, and Rich Hunter, from Longboat Key, snook fished in the ICW at night with me recently and had some action catching and releasing several snook on Grassett Snook Minnow flies and CAL jigs with shad tails. Look for reds and trout in skinny water. Deep grass flats are usually a good option for action with trout, blues, pompano, Spanish mackerel and more. Snook fishing around dock lights and bridges should also be a good option now.

Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides and other algae blooms fueled by residential, industrial and agricultural runoff, toxic spills and intentional releases, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation, please limit your kill, don’t kill your limit!

Capt. Capt. Rick Grassett

Rick is the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc. He's a full time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, the 2011 Orvis Out­fit­ter of the Year.

Last week despite the red tide bloom there was still a section of North Sarasota Bay that had very clean water. Fishing with live bait and gulp shrimp produced on some days over 2 dozen trout up to 20 inches as well as Ladyfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Pompano.

Wednesday the winds cranked up from the north and the water really cleaned up to a large extentby Thursday. We released all the fish we caught for the sake of stock for the future.

Capt. Capt. Kelly Kurtz

Kelly is a Sarasota native and the owner and operator of Mangrove Charters. He's pas­sion­ate about fishing and hunting. As a full-time fishing guide Kelly operates out of a 22 ft. Bayscout and specializes in light tackle using both arti­fi­cial and live bait. Redfish are his favorite.

Last week despite the red tide bloom there was still a section of North Sarasota Bay that had very clean water. Fishing with live bait and gulp shrimp produced on some days over 2 dozen trout up to 20 inches as well as Ladyfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Pompano.

Wednesday the winds cranked up from the north and the water really cleaned up to a large extentby Thursday. We released all the fish we caught for the sake of stock for the future.

Capt. Capt. Kelly Kurtz

Kelly is a Sarasota native and the owner and operator of Mangrove Charters. He's pas­sion­ate about fishing and hunting. As a full-time fishing guide Kelly operates out of a 22 ft. Bayscout and specializes in light tackle using both arti­fi­cial and live bait. Redfish are his favorite.

Brooke holding one of several snook she caught fishing Sarasota Bay with me this past week.

Brooke, shown here, visiting from Massachusetts, is holding one of several Snook that she caught. She also managed to get the inshore Slam, which is a Redfish, Snook, and Trout. An avid fisherman, she also caught and released a Flounder, a Jack, Catfish, and a Lizard fish.

It was a real treat to have this young lady on board as she is definitely a special fisherman, and really loves it. There is spotty red tide in the bay, however, we were able to find plenty of clean water that did hold fish.

Capt. Chuck Cress

Fishing has been a lifetime passion for me. Depending on the skill level of my clients what I like to do is put them on big fish using artificial lures. I like to educating and passing on my knowledge of local history and the many sights the area has to offer while we are on the water.

Brooke, shown here, visiting from Massachusetts, is holding one of several Snook that she caught.

She also managed to get the inshore Slam, which is a Redfish, Snook, and Trout. An avid fisherman, she also caught and released a Flounder, a Jack, Catfish, and a Lizard fish.

It was a real treat to have this young lady on board as she is definitely a special fisherman, and really loves it. There is spotty red tide in the bay, however, we were able to find plenty of clean water that did hold fish.

Capt. Chuck Cress

Fishing has been a lifetime passion for me. Depending on the skill level of my clients what I like to do is put them on big fish using artificial lures. I like to educating and passing on my knowledge of local history and the many sights the area has to offer while we are on the water.

Jeffery, from Michigan enjoyed the day with friends .

We fished inside the bay on the incoming tides this past week aboard the ‘Coastal Fishing Adventures’ out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters located on Siesta Key.

We used live shrimp and artificial baits that produced Silver Trout, Ladyfish, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, small and larger Speckled Trout, along with some Snook. Jeffery, from Michigan, enjoyed the day with friends as they had a great day catching the most Trout and Ladyfish they’d ever hooked in a single day.

Joe from New Jersey and his brothers enjoyed their wonderful day of brotherly competition. Each got their own bragging rights, Joe with a nice 25″ Snook, and his brother with an equally nice 19″ Speckled Trout.

Remember, when you need a good dose of Vitamin Sea… Let’s Go Fishing!

Capt. Capt. Terry Simmons

Terry was born and raised in Bradenton, FL and has been guiding clients since 2000, fishing on Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico with live bait, artificial lures and fly fishing aboard his 22’ Bay Ranger which accommodates up to 4 anglers.

We fished inside the bay on the incoming tides this past week aboard the ‘Coastal Fishing Adventures’ out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters located on Siesta Key.

We used live shrimp and artificial baits that produced Silver Trout, Ladyfish, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, small and larger Speckled Trout, along with some Snook. Jeffery, from Michigan, enjoyed the day with friends as they had a great day catching the most Trout and Ladyfish they’d ever hooked in a single day.

Joe from New Jersey and his brothers enjoyed their wonderful day of brotherly competition. Each got their own bragging rights, Joe with a nice 25″ Snook, and his brother with an equally nice 19″ Speckled Trout.

Remember, when you need a good dose of Vitamin Sea… Let’s Go Fishing!

Capt. Capt. Terry Simmons

Terry was born and raised in Bradenton, FL and has been guiding clients since 2000, fishing on Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico with live bait, artificial lures and fly fishing aboard his 22’ Bay Ranger which accommodates up to 4 anglers.