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Well, as of right now everyone is on an even keel as far as fishing goes. The tropical storm has pretty much wiped the fishing slate clean. Before the storm we were enjoying what was probably the best May for … Continue reading →

It is gonna be hot, So by noon the fish will be in the shade, Look for the Reds under the Mangrove Branchs

woman wrote that one of her family was sinking by mile marker 1, Which I understand because if you are not used to the water it would sound like a place. But no it is not. Mile markers are highway … Continue reading →

Black Drum are back doing the baby dance in the 20′foot hole. Hundreds or thousands of drum boiling and rolling.

Steven One of the owners of a new “local” lure company, Is here at Fishin Franks Today!!! These lures were invented here for and About Charlotte Harbor, & were also tested on Our fresh water canals, Lick-em-lures new Tongue Slapper … Continue reading →

Waste or have your hands a little dirty. To live as clean as possible means to think like a real person, I saw a person write that {they don not kill animals, they buy their food at ( Micky D’s) … Continue reading →

Tarpon yes let’s talk about Florida #1 Trash fish, Oppsy I meant to say Florida #1 money fish, dang scratch that, I really men t to say Florida Silver king the number 1 game fish. Ok I guess I should … Continue reading →

See you in the morning, every thing starts at 8;am

Robert and I were just talking, it is really the coolest thing, these big tough guys standing at the counter getting their stuff, and as you would expect kind of stone faced, you can tell they are the real deal, … Continue reading →

yes years ago it was leagle to have guns, and shot sharks when you caught one, Funny thing is you could also drink with out fear as there was no B U I either. mix those two and a guy … Continue reading →

Yes fishin franks sever weather challenge aka Cat fish sting ray & shark tournament is under way, Over 200 people have sign up & out so far with more still in line. Right now the Cat fish is between 800 … Continue reading →

Today is the day, the 28th year of the Tournament. We are expecting a lighter then usual turn out of the tournament with the nasty weather we have had this week and which continues today, So I would guess 250 … Continue reading →

There is a lot about fish we don’t know, but one thing I do know is that they are already wet, So rain would not make a difference to them. Lets leave aside pressure issues with the water, and just … Continue reading →

did you notice it is raining and the peace river went from .8 feet to 3.8 feet in less than 24 hours. but has now gone down to 2.6 feet. this is important to know how much fresh water is … Continue reading →

Went fishin today, Got a 60 pound est weight Bull Shark, Some Spanish, a nice Jack and not a lot else, But had a good time, the rain surrounded us & kept pushing us farther up river, but none the … Continue reading →

All things cool are at the 41 bridge right now. Yes indeed if it is cool big fish you are looking for try the bridge between Port Charlotte & Punta gorda, I would think the Caloosahatchee is doing the same … Continue reading →

Found this from Jose, He was a great guy and a great fisherman

Snappers, Well there asre NO dog Snappers in Charlotte Harbor, Lane, Mangrove/Grey, Once in a blue moon some Yellow Tail, Mutton, or Bee liners which is Small vermillion snappers. So the whole Dog snapper thing was a Myth / mistake/ … Continue reading →

Ahh the wonder of being on the water, the peace, the tranquilty, the fisherman yelling nasty things?? Well Yes this seems to be the thing out at Boca Grande Pass, Mike asked me to drive his boat while he took … Continue reading →

Like many things about fish, I continue to learn, after all the more you know about what you are trying to catch, the more successful you will be. When I think about it there are really only a couple of … Continue reading →

This was on a cardboard sign, leaning on the front of a boat protesting Jig fisherman in Boca Grande Pass. While I understand people who don’t like fishin for Tarpon with jigs. Everyone has a right to an opinion, But … Continue reading →

Ahh spring is in the air and a Young man’s thought turn to what else Cobia, Yes these enticing prehistoric not sure if they are a cat-fish or a Shark fish type fighting machines from another dimension time are here … Continue reading →

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Well the TV says that we are in for a week of thunderstorms each day, not all day but possible storms each day, which leaves us 1 of 2 possibilities. 1-the first is that a front moves across the Harbor … Continue reading →

Spanish Mackerel, Black tip, bonnet, Hammer head, Bull, Lemon, Sharks, Cobia, Pompano, Trout, Lady fish, These are all here in the middle of the Harbor. Now is the time to let the Red fish rest, it is hot amazing fishin. … Continue reading →

Everything is coming together nicely. The red tide is gone, the water temperature is up and the harbor is full of bait. Our summertime fish, tarpon, shark, cobia, mackeral are all starting to show up in the harbor in good … Continue reading →

Each year I get a lot of people wanting to sell us bait. Pin fish, or lady fish & other things It can seem like a dream job Just go out catch some bait and make money, All good right?. … Continue reading →

Bass fihsin is gettin more and more popular again, We are resetting a section of the srore to fit this trend, By the end of this month our selection of bass products should triple. From the Canals in Port Charlotte … Continue reading →

Sharks are moving into Charlotte Harbor. Sharp nose, Black tips, Nurse, Lemons, Spinners, and Bulls & Bonnets, which to be fair are here all year. But we do see increased numbers as the water warms up. each year as the … Continue reading →

Last night at Luigi’s I belive a good time had by all, each person got a few lures to take home, and as several said we are going to be getting into pee-wee shrimp season soon, know how to use … Continue reading →

Cobia, Mackerel & Red fish galore this is what has happened over the week I have been under the weather, I try to up date at least weekly, I am not sure if I got sick or just ran out … Continue reading →

This month at Luigi’s the fishin club is about riggin soft plastic lures, each person gets a jerk bait & weedless hook, as well as a paddle tail & jig head, we are going to teach you how to rig … Continue reading →

Today Sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Good day to play on the Rivers, N.W. winds means it should be good to go from P.C. beach … Continue reading →

somehwer between 2 & 3 thousand people came through Fishin Frank to meet the owners of some of the largest tackle companies. getting a chance to talk to these people is very cool, and we had a great time. success … Continue reading →