Monthly Archives: December 2011

this was the year Love lure tandems came back not that they went anywhere, but all things old are new again every once in a while. A lot of people found out why we have been selling them to people … Continue reading →

There were a few changes in 2011 one big one to the world of frog lure for bass. Live target came out with the most realalistic frog I have ever seen. this year it has become a favortie of the … Continue reading →

These Grouper seem to like eating bathing siut tops While a strange diet for most fish these seem to grow Quite large. White & yellow swim suit tops seem to be what they like best

Black Grouper pictures here has a more defined ring pattern to it’s spots and is a little darker in Color. They seldom found in Chrlotte Harbor Black grouper are usally a deeper water 30 foot or more not common in … Continue reading →

This is a Gag grouper common in Charlotte Habor and the near shore reefs in the Gulf. The Gag has less defined spots on it’s sides and usally is a little lighter in color.

  Red grouper look simalar to the Jew fish but look close the spots are lighter color than the body while the golith has darker spots. and the tail has a flat end . Red grouper can be found in … Continue reading →

This is a gloith Grouper or Jew fish, the red color happens more in the Gulf, When caught in Chrlotte Harbor they have more gray or black colors, this is the most common grouper caught here. The canals in Port … Continue reading →



Non resident lisc fees = ‎3 day $17.50, 7 day $30.50 , 1 year 47.50 For salt water fresh water is seprate and each cost the same as a salt water lisc, these are cash prices if you pay by … Continue reading →

Gulf grouper: Red grouper bag limit increased from 2 to 4 fish per person per day within the Gulf grouper aggregate starting Dec. 30, 2011. Gag grouper season closure continued through March 31, 2012, in Gulf state waters (excluding Monroe … Continue reading →

It has been one heck of a week here, with the Holidays and being busy, But the fishing is good right now and the low mid day tides most of it is outside the bars “sand bars” that is the … Continue reading →

The fishing is great right now lots of Trout along both sides of the Harbor with a flounder or two mixed in for fun. Spanish are still thick around the pass but the warm temp are not going to kepp … Continue reading →

Mike P. says plenty of grouper out in 80 feet of water

Capt Andy says get outside the bar on the east side between Pirate Harbor & two pines for some great action on Pompano. Poppin Corks with small Shrimp. Capt Cayle also like the east side but Cayle is doing good … Continue reading →

Spanish Mackerel are thick in the Harbor Shrimp under poppin corks or Got-cha lures , is the way to go. Thich around Boca also doing well around the reef.

Thank you all for the Pizza’s, the subs, The cookies the brownies, and all the other goodies oh yeah The fudge. We are going to be one fat happy group of Pirate’s here Merry Christmas Everyone

Ok all the Post I said there was no Red tide I meant near us In Charlotte Harbor There has been Red tide down by Sanibel for quite a while No idea why it is there Usally it means they … Continue reading →

there is NO red Tide in the canals or the upper Harbor. the dead mullet you are seeing in the canals or where ever are a direct result of Viagra. yes this little blue pill changed life for many commercial … Continue reading →

Have you ever had one of those near perfect fishin trips ? Yesterday I did after going on the follow me, T & I went out to do a little fishing of our own, tried a couple spots no luck, … Continue reading →

This is what I call a Follow me, Every once in a while when I have the time. At the fishin club meeting I will have people meet me then follow me <– “where I get the name” to a … Continue reading →

We will be open 6 to 4 Christmas Eve and 9 to 4 Christmas day.

fishin was good today Capt Andy hit Sheephead, Snappers, & Trout. Capt Cayle was hard into the Redfish, & Snappers. Trout will be open as of the 1st & this has been the best year we have had for reports … Continue reading →

January is alomst here. Guess that means we all made it another year and hopefully many more. I’m guessing that half or better of us will have already broken at least one or all of our New Year’s resolutions and … Continue reading →

Fiddler crabs are the bait of chioce for the El Jo bean pier Sheep head fishermen. Most of them are keeper size, some really nice ones.

Spanish have been and are still the fish of chioce out by the pass, but put out an extra rod with a piece of shrimp on the bottom while you are out plenty of whithing all anlong the coast right … Continue reading →

I just wanted to take a minute to say how lucky we are here at F.F. to have our family, friends, customers. The relationship we have, and the respect for each others privacy, lives, and the well being of each … Continue reading →

Bonnet Shark continue to be part of the fishing experience, along the flats of Charlotte Harbor. Bonnets not onl;y are they good eating but a great catch & release fish. They appear to be a very hardy Shark when landing … Continue reading →

The winner’s are … Drum roll please 3rd place Shimano Cumara 7′ 2″ 8-14 pound line class weigh in in at 28 one hundredths of a pound. Amazing just about 4 1/2 ounces. At 7 foot 2 inches the shortest … Continue reading →

Tides on the Gulf coast, OK well, lets start with, Dorothy you anit in kansas any more. On the Atlantic you have 4 tides a day Lets call it – high – Low – high – Low about 6 hours … Continue reading →

The chilly nights we are having, is changing fishing,  Some of our customers wait all year for this because you get to sleep in & find better fishing. Yes the fishing really does not get good until 9 or 10 … Continue reading →

Hey Frank, After I talked to you Thursday I hit the south Venice jetty with mixed results.Got one nice (oddball) snook about 5 pounds, and one flounder. Saw one person catch a sheepshead but overall pretty slow. Friday I went … Continue reading →

The mouths of several canals in P.G. or P.C have Black Drum Black Drum   T ■ Not less than 14″ or more than 24″ 5 per harvester per day May possess one over 24″. Snatching prohibited. This was … Continue reading →