5.24 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; Craig Myers
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 05-24-2021
Your Name; Butch Kaelin
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 Craig, Denis, and I headed out of Nicks Park at 7:30 toward Anclote Key sandbar.
Stopped after leaving river channel to hook up with a few under sized trout. Water temp at 79 degrees. Moved on to various areas throughout the flats both north & south of the Anclote river throwing plastic, gulp, and Mirrordines. Landed and released many trout, several over 16 inches. Butch landed the largest at 20 inches. Also caught many lady fish, sand perch, black sea bass, and other less-than-desirable species. Headed back in around 2:30. Denis was able to enjoy his last day, on the water, before going north for the summer. Thanks to Captain Craig for another great day of fishing.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Spotted Sea Trout – 20 inches Butch Kaelin

5.20 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; Rob Gorta
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
The date you went fishing; 05-20-2021
Your Name; Frank Bellizio
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 My friend Chuck Philips asked me to join him on a fishing charter out of Oniels Marina at Fort DeSoto for a day of Tarpon Fishing.  We headed out at 6 am and it was already windy, about 15 mph at that time.  After crossing to Egmont Key we stopped and picked up a well full of white bait.  Then we headed to the west side of Anna Maria Island.  Capt. Rob really new how to feather the throttle and got us through some shallows where the breakers were 3 to 4 feet without incident.  It was really wet though. lol  We came on 3 pods of Tarpon who showed no interest in anything we threw a them.  We followed them down the shore line and made about 20 contacts with different pods of Tarpon.  3 hours later near the south end of Anna Maria where there is a channel and the Tarpon slowed down.  We saw what keep them moving with no interest in feeding,  Hammerhead sharks, about 10′ ers.  We finally had two hook up, I didn’t have one all day, but we never got either fish to the boat.  One line failure and one just threw the hook.  All of the sudden the bite stopped and we could not find the Tarpon again.  We searched all the way back but no dice.  I have to say Capt. Rob Gorta did an excellent job of keeping us in fish even if they wouldn’t bite.  I will be headed back soon on a day without 20+ mph winds.  Thanks Chuck for inviting me and many thanks Capt. Rob for a great day on the water and an education in Tarpon fishing.  Capt Rob’s number is 727-647-7606 and his website is https://captainrobgorta.com/

 

 

 

 

5.17 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; Bob Sauban
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 05-17-2021
Your Name; Bob Sauban
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 With the weather change and winds stayed in the canals. Caught her on cut up lady fish. Not sure how much longer they will be around.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. 34” snook

5.12 Offshore

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Name of Captain; Joe Stand
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
The date you went fishing; 05-12-2021
Your Name; Shelli Sauban
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 The conditions were perfect. We caught red grouper, the largest mangrove snappers I have ever seen! Joe caught a beautiful ARS and the biggest mangrove snapper I have ever seen! We caught 3 more that were amazing size! Everyone was catching fish. My biggest grouper to date. We used squid and herring. Thank you Joe for another great day on the water! Another great memory made!! Great times!!!

5.12.21 Offshore

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Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
Date you went fishing; 05-12-2021
Your Name; Lori Grieder
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 At Pasco Reef#1 high tide around 12:30pm, 25′ water. Got him on a live shrimp.  21″ Permit
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Spanish mackerel 19″

 

5.11.21 Offshore

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Name of Captain; Bob Sherley
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
Date you went fishing; 05-11-2021
Your Name; Bob Sherley
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 offshore with my wife and daughter out to 100′.  Caught our limit of red grouper between 23″ and 27″.  Also caught two mango snapper 22″ & 24 1/2″.  We left early and headed back in at 1:30.  Seas were 1′ or less all day – it was a beautiful family fishing day.

5.4.21 Inshore

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Name of Captain; Bob Sauban
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
Date you went fishing; 05-04-2021
Your Name; Bob  Sauban
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 Fishing before work in the canals. Used frozen shrimp.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. 28-1/4 Red

5.5.21 Inshore

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Name of Captain; Capt. Mike Spanhel
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
Date you went fishing; 05-05-2021
Your Name; Terry Reelitz
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 Invited by Capt. Mike Spanhel to go back into Filman Creek to hunt down some Snook and Redfish. It was kind a weird tide day, but we headed out early morning non the less. Water was pouring out big time when we anchored up to the first point – Mike hooked up immediately with a nice Snook – I followed shortly with a 30” Bonnet Shark.

45 minutes into our trip, we quickly realized the water was pouring out and we had a clearance issue with Filman Creek bottom and Mike’s skiff, the trolling motor went kaput, so we pushed and pulled our way out.

So, we headed out into Sand Bay and drifted live shrimp, Trout action was steady along with pins and the rest of the usual critters. Mike did bag a nice fat Trout on a shrimp, and we lost a couple nice hook ups but just couldn’t seal the deal.

Last stop was the north side of the North entrance, by then water had pretty much stopped running and winds picked up.

Headed back into the dock… ‘a good time was had by all’

Thanks Captain Mike
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Mike Spanhel Trout 19-3/4”