Captain's Corner
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Aug 19Trading My Badge for a Boat: The Journey to Publication Continues
There is something a little strange about watching stories from your own life slowly turn into an actual book. For months, Trading My Badge for a Boat: Finding Peace, Purpose, ...
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Aug 19September Means Gag Grouper Fishing in Tampa Bay
The 2026 Gag Grouper Season Is Almost Here — and I Have Open Dates! September is going to be a good month to be a fisherman in Tampa Bay. The 2026 Gulf ...
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Aug 7The Story Behind Trading My Badge for a Boat
By Captain John Blenker If you've spent any time aboard Five O'Clock Charlie Boat Tours & Charters, you've probably heard me tell a story or two. Whether ...
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Aug 5Soft Plastics & Artificial Lures on Tampa Bay – A Captain’s Perspective
Most days on Tampa Bay, we’re fishing with live bait—and for good reason. Live shrimp and baitfish flat-out catch fish, especially for first-time anglers and families ...
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Jul 20September Means Grouper Time in Tampa Bay
For many Gulf Coast anglers, September isn't just the beginning of fall—it's the return of one of our favorite traditions: the opening of gag grouper season ...
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Recent Posts
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September Means Gag Grouper Fishing in Tampa Bay
August 19, 2026
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The Story Behind Trading My Badge for a Boat
August 7, 2026
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September Means Grouper Time in Tampa Bay
July 20, 2026
