by Capt. Mark | Sep 29, 2016 | Backwater Fishing, Fishing Report, Tarpon Fishing, Tarpon on fly
Good news and bad news… Today was my last day on the water here in my home area for a while. This morning along the beach of Boca Grande there were literally thousands of dead baitfish and catfish. Yes, unfortunately the red tide is here. I have heard it is...
by Capt. Mark | Jun 6, 2016 | Fishing Report, Tarpon Fishing
Right now Tropical Storm Colin is passing through. Wind, rain for a couple days means Jenni and I are getting a much needed day off.The tarpon are all over the area right now. The beaches, passes, rivers and bays…everywhere. I can not wait to get back after...
by Capt. Mark | Apr 29, 2016 | Fishing Report, Tarpon Fishing
The gathering has begun. The last few days have been outstanding. Tarpon are pouring into the area from all sides. The numbers will increase daily. As long as the nice weather holds the tarpon will continue to be all over. As most people know, tarpon are my only...
by Capt. Mark | Apr 18, 2016 | Fishing Report, Tarpon Fishing
With a strong start to the 2016 tarpon season we are headed directly into the heart of the Boca Grande season. The weather is prime this week for a big push of fish from the south. Judging from what we saw in the Everglades last month the migration is strong this...
by Capt. Mark | Feb 27, 2016 | Backwater Fishing, Fishing Report, Tarpon Fishing, Tarpon on fly
It is a real exciting time of year. Spring is finally here. In a couple days, March 1st, I make my biannual migration south to Chokoloskee and the 10,000 Islands. I look forward every year to chasing tarpon around the vast backcountry of the Everglades. I will be back...