Author Archives: Bob Cohen

4.23.25 OFFSHORE

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Name of Captain; Carlos (BOTTOMS UP CHARTERS)
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
The date you went fishing; 04-23-2025
Your Name; Bruce Archambault
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below On Wednesday the 23rd of April I was fishing with CPT Carlos of Bottoms Up Fishing Excursions out of Tarpon Springs on an 8 hour 6 pack charter.

We were targeting Red Grouper and a Lane Snapper bycatch in 90′-100′ of water roughly 40 miles offshore from Anclote Key. Our bait was frozen sardines 4″-5″ long, frozen squid chunks and cut bait from some of the trash fish we caught.

Fishing was consistent all day long.

For every keeper Red Grouper we caught 6 only an inch or two short were caught and released.

Of note was an absolutely huge American Red Snapper (ASR) which was photographed and released.  I will post the photo if I can get a copy.

Seas were calm but picked up the later part of the afternoon.  I caught and brought a 10′ sandbar shark to the side of the boat before it was broken off.

Carlos is scheduled to be our guest speaker for the General Membership meeting on Tuesday May 13th.

4.19.25 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; Capt Michael Paone
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
The date you went fishing; 04-19-2025
Your Name; Michael Paone
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below Once again the wind was blowing, had to find spots to tuck into. Reds up 251/2” over slot trout with the largest at 21 1/2” fish responded best to white bait .
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4.19/25 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; Captain Michael
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
The date you went fishing; 04-19-2025
Your Name; Pam Paone
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Windy but had a blast !!
Captain Michael found the right few spots to caught the prefect size!
Trouts over 19 inches
Reds where 23 1/2 and up
Caught on white bait
Always a great day on the water ❤️
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4.14.25 OFFSHORE

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Name of Captain; Mike Kaplan
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
The date you went fishing; 04-14-2025
Your Name; Mike Kaplan
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below Trying once again to get offshore in search of Red Grouper, Terry F, Mark C and Bob S, left out of Nick’s Park at 0745. After a 2 hour ride West, we arrived at the Swiss Cheese bottom. We only spent about 15min in each spot. by 2PM we had caught 6 nice sized fish. A big improvement over the last coup[le of fish. The 2 biggest fish caught by Bob S and Terry F, were 29 inches each. Terry also caught a 30in ARS . Squid was the bait of choice. The water was super calm allowing a quick trip home at 30mph. Glad to see the Red Grouper are active again.
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4.3.25 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; Michael Paone
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
The date you went fishing; 04-03-2025
Your Name; Michael Paone
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below Fished April 3rd &4th was very windy and choppy conditions. We caught trout 18”to over slot  , reds up to 30 inches and over slot snook . We caught fish all day but had to work for them . Trout responded better to artificial baits , reds and snook preferred live bait .
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3.4.25 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; jerry hanes
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 03-04-2025
Your Name; jerry hanes
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below 21 inch red drum
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. 21 inch red drum from Anclote river on shrimp
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2.27.25 OFFSHORE

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Name of Captain; Michael Kaplan
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 02-27-2025
Your Name; Michael Kaplan
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below Taking advantage of another calm day, Jack H, Terry F, and friend Sean, we decided to try again for some Red Grouper. We left Nick’s Park with Threadfin Herring and Squid and headed West. Winds were light and seas were smooth. After a 2 hour run we arrived at 100 feet of water and started fishing. We tried numerous spots and had very little action. Jack finally got lucky and hauled in a Gnormous ARS. It was huge, measuring 32″. We also caught 1 23″ Red Grouper before calling it a day. Guess we will have to wait for warmer water.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Jack Hexter 32″ ARS for longest fish.
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2.26.25 OFFSHORE

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Name of Captain; Bruce M
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
The date you went fishing; 02-26-2025
Your Name; Chet Jasak
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below Mike’s neighbor (Bruce) needed a 4th person on his boat for a Hog Fish trip so I got invited. Left the dock 7am headed out less than 30 miles to about 40 ft of water. the bite was on immediately. 7 keeper Hogs were put on ice (5 caught by Hog Fish Mike). Lots of shorts were thrown back. Also kept several LARGE Grunts. It was a beautiful day and the sea’s were good for us. We were back at the dock by 2:30. Hog Fish dinner was delicious!
Thank you Bruce & Mike
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3.1.25 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; jerry hanes
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 03-01-2025
Your Name; jerry hanes
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below 23 inch red drum
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. 23 inch red drum from Anclote river
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2.27.25 OFFSHORE

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Name of Captain; Mike Kaplan
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
The date you went fishing; 02-27-2025
Your Name; Jack Hexter
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below Mike Kaplan was kind enough to invite Terry Freeman and a friend Sean and mysself for a trip to 100′ to try to find some red grouper.  As usual, we met at Nicks Park at 0 dark 30 and loaded Mikes boat in the extreme low tide.  So low, taht after we launched, Mike hit the mud bottom in the center of the channel of the Cotee. But, after trimming up, we got under weigh and ran the 2 hours in the cold morning to 100′.  I was expecting a wide open bite that did not happen.  Terry caught about 1/2 dozen short grouper all day.  I don’t know how many Mike and Sean caught but near the end of the day, Mile put a 23″ fish in the box.  I did not have 1 bite ll day till near the end my rod bowed over and I made short work of a 32′ Red Snapper.  The snapper was huge and estimated 25-30 pounds, but alas the season is closed and after venting, it was returned to the bottom, hopefully to fight again

It was an extremely slow day with few fish coming up.
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