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Captain Chris O'Neill N-D '09 Boca Grande / Charlotte Harbor Fishing Report This time of year is why we live and fish in Florida. Cool evenings and pleasantly warm days offer the perfect mix for angling adventures in our region. Our inbound flow of seasonal residents is in full swing,...

Four years ago, I turned the page after an exciting twenty-year career in the United States Army as a Hovercraft Pilot. The service was an amazing experience allowing me to deploy my fishing habit to some of world's most remote locations. Now, I spend almost every day on the vast ecosystem known...

Many angling opportunities arise as spring migration patterns are in full swing. I must declare, with so many species available, it’s hard to stay off of the water, even on my few days off. Techniques like topwater, subsurface and live bait will all produce exciting battles of epic stature this...

A typical summer day for me normally begins by guiding guests to countless snook under dock lights and area bridges well before dawn. Many anglers enjoy fishing under the stars without the heat and hazard of the sun. Night fishing is what I call "easy fishing" for guests, typically producing...

This time of year is why we live and fish in Florida. Cool evenings and pleasantly warm days offer the perfect mix for angling adventures in our region. Our inbound flow of seasonal residents is in full swing, resulting in plenty of great new inventory and energy in our local bait and tackle shops. Without...

Fall fishing in southwest Florida provides some of the best in-shore and near-shore opportunities available in the state, especially if you enjoy fishing with artificial bait. I particularly enjoy throwing big topwater plugs at schooling fish, and this edition of GAFF offers the best opportunities to...