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Jan 15Soft 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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Jan 13Nearshore Reef Fishing Outside Tampa Bay: What You Can Catch with Five O’Clock Charlie Tours
Just outside the mouth of Tampa Bay lies some of the most productive nearshore reef fishing on Florida’s Gulf Coast. These hard-bottom areas, ledges, and artificial reefs attract ...
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Jan 5Strengthen Your Team with a Corporate Nearshore Fishing Charter
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, fostering strong teamwork and collaboration is more important than ever. One unique way to enhance team dynamics is through a corporate nearshore fishing ...
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Dec 23How Cold Fronts Affect Fishing in Tampa Bay
Cold fronts are a fact of life for winter fishing in Tampa Bay, and understanding how they affect fish behavior is the difference between a slow day and a banner ...
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Dec 15Targeting Spanish Mackerel on Tampa Bay
Spanish mackerel migrate through the Gulf of America and Tampa Bay, regularly schooling near Anna Maria Island, along the beaches off Bradenton, and throughout the waters surrounding Palmetto. They feed ...
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