Fishing here in Naples has been very good with lots of snook and redfish being the main players. Bait has been plentiful but with some red tide lingering in the gulf pay attention to your baits. Bait fish will start to move erratically and die when red tide is present in your bait wells.
This weekends weather will change the game for the start of this week. I have found some great success with the Live Target Pilchard and Mullet. Along with these artificial baits throwing a 1/4oz gulp shrimp in New Penny or Molton will get the job done. Here is Gary putting on a fish catching clinic from the UK. His crew had a great week catching Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and big Jacks. Checkout Mike's Bait House for your tackle needs. Capt. Joey Naples Florida Fishing Charters
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Fishing here in SWFL has been fantastic the fish are fired up. Redfish have moved into the area in nice numbers along with snook roaming up and down the beaches. Tarpon have been rolling the beaches south of Gordons Pass. Look for large schools of mullet and you will find the fish roaming with these schools. Pilchards and thread fins have been perfect size on the beaches but be aware that redtide patches are out in the gulf and after catching your bait try to get back on the inside before your bait dies. The redtide bloom seems to only be affecting the mullet at this time. For the artificial guys play the high incoming tides using 1/4 oz jigs with 3 inch Gulp New Penny to catch redfish and snook. Here is a recent photo taken during the Everglades City Fishing Tournament with Aldo and Luca catching a pair of 35&36 inch snook. Book a trip now!
Capt. Joey Benko Naples Inshore Fishing Charters Fishing in the Naples area has remained solid but a little sluggish coming off the full moon. The water temps are still in the upper 80's and bait is all over the beaches. Baits have been small but staying persistent will help you find the bigger baits. Snook can be found along the beaches and passes. Redfish can be found on near shore points at the higher stages of the tide. Pilchards are your best bet for targeting these fish but don't be afraid to throw some artificial baits or flies. Here is Mike from Mike's Bait House and his son Miles. Miles lost his biggest snook to date to the tax man that broke everyones heart. And who knew Mike not only sells shrimp but he can catch fish! Look for fishing to get really hot and get out early to beat the heat. Capt. Joey www.NaplesFishingGuide.com July fishing has been very hot with lots of action on the beaches and inland bays. Snook can still be found in big numbers between Doctors Pass and Cape Romano. Look for these fish to be targeted using live baits, cut lady fish and topwater plugs. Redfish can still be found on the higher stages of the tide hanging very close to the cover. Baits of choice for targeting redfish will be pilchards using a split shot & 3/0 setup, 3inch gulps and also cut bait. These fish will be lurking in the shadows so be patient and let that bait hang out just under the mangroves. If your looking to chase tarpon I highly recommend getting out super early and running the beaches but with the recent west winds the gulf has been a little on the rough side. Here are some photos from this past weeks action with some beautiful snook being caught. Don't forget to take the same amount of effort to revive these fish after a good battle. Water temps have reached the 90's so the fish will need some extra attention when handling and releasing them. Hope everyone has a safe and exciting 4th of July. Capt. Joey Benko www.NaplesFishingGuide.com 2394507382 This past week we have seen an increase in the water temps moving back to the mid 70's. With warmer temps look for the action to start improving quickly. With the arrival of baitfish snook can be targeted using pilchards on 3/0 circle hooks or for you artificial guys checkout the full line of live target lures at Mikes Bait House. Redfish can be found roaming the mangrove edges on the end of the incoming tides. Tarpon are starting to show up along the beaches and passes. Throwing bigger baits is key to hooking up some of these monsters. Here is a special trip with some amazing redfish action with slots and overslots being caught. The Pinkerton Family crushed the redfish. Bait is back! With the arrival of pilchards and warmer water temps the game is constantly improving. Water temps have been climbing into the mid 70's and will continue to warm up this week. Bait can be found along the beaches with pelicans dive bombing them. I've found great action on the outgoing tides along deep mangrove points for snook. Redfish have been showing up on the later stages of the incoming tides. Here are a couple of nice redfish caught using pilchards with a heavy split shot under the mangroves.
Capt. Joey Benko Naples Backwater Fishing Charters Fishing here in Naples has been changing rapidly with the warmer water temps. The water temps have climbed between 76-79 degrees. Look for bait to start showing up on the beaches and near shore structure. Time to bust out those nets and get them ready for some serious bait fishing. Anyone looking for a good net stop into Mikes Bait House for the full line of Hump Back Nets. With warmer temps the big snook have been showing up around the passes. Redfish can be targeted using smaller baits, gulp new penny and also live shrimp under the mangroves where you can find a nice pocket to soak them. Today's action was pretty fierce catching two personal best and losing a monster snook. Look for the front to change the game a little midweek with cooler temps.
Capt. Joey Benko Naples Fishing Charters Fishing here in SWFL has been heating up with this amazing stretch of warm weather we are experiencing. I've been focusing on the start of the outgoing tide targeting very nice trout using a 1/4 oz jig with a 3inch New Penny Gulps. Also the special jigs of the month tied by Capt. Roan at Mike's Bait House have been working great for a variety of species. Bait has been showing up but with water temps still in the higher 60's don't be to anxious to jump away from the shrimp and jig fishing.
Now is the time to get all your summer gear ready for the big fish. TFO Rods and Florida Fishing Products are a great match for catching snook, redfish, trout and tarpon this summer. Stop down and see Mike at the Bait House to get your latest fishing gear. And for all you boaters don't forget take this time to do the necessary repairs to your boat before things on the water are on fire. See Andrew and The Boat House for your boating needs. Capt. Joey Benko Naples Fishing Guide Fishing here in Naples has been up and down with the fronts that have been cooling off the water. The water temps are plunging into the lower 60's. Look for troughs along mangrove shorelines and deep holes in the backcountry. Jigs tipped with shrimp are still producing as well as gulp 3inch new penny shrimp. When you find the fish just don't want to bite change up your speeds and also your jigs. I find throwing a variety of baits will help find the good fish. Look for fishing to remain challenging with two cold fronts coming through this week.
Capt. Joey Benko Naples Fishing Guide Fishing here in Naples has been up and down between cold fronts. The water temps have been fluctuating between 68-71 degrees. Baits of choice this time of year have been jigs tipped with shrimp and live shrimp. I've been working with Capt. Roan at Mikes Bait House to develop a series of jigs for the winter time species. The jigs range from 1/8oz,1/4oz and 3/8oz tipped with a piece of shrimp you will find steady winter time action. Here is Gary with a beautiful redfish caught on the 1/8oz custom jig. Look for fishing to continue to fluctuate with cold fronts moving through the area.
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