A series of cold fronts has made for some difficult fishing on Tampa Bay's South Shore flats. Water temperature is now at 65 degrees - the point where snook stop actively feeding, and other species slow down. ...more

December 3, 2008

"I really hate bobber fishing," captain Rick Grassett admitts as he picks up a rod with what has to be called, well, a bobber. "But sometimes, that's what it takes to catch bigger fish." ...more

November 16, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Ray Markham. ...more

August 6, 2008

The last quarter moon occurs Thursday at 12:10 p.m. and causes an excellent early-morning feeding migration which starts at 5:30 a.m. and ends approximately four hours later from 9:30 to 10 a.m. ...more

June 24, 2008