Right back at another solid week of inshore fishing around the Naples and Marco island areas.  The mangrove snapper bite has been on fire . This weeks morning low tides are a great way to target these fish deep in the backcountry.  The trick to getting these fish going crazy is to chum and chum heavy . I have found the bigger snappers will hold tight to the shorelines , so a well placed cast and a frisky live bait is what will draw them out hiding .  Snook have been just about everywhere as they seem to loves these high gulf temps.

If artificials are your weapon of choice, nothing beats a Zara spook at first light.  With these baits it’s all about covering water and enjoying to explosion on your bait.  I’ve also been seeing some juvenile tarpon in the backcountry around the creek mouths.  If you’re looking for a fish that will not only pull hard, but Leap straight out of the water and put your tackle to the test , you gotta get some of this tarpon action. I don’t see any weather in the forecast that will disturb our fishery, so look for next week to be much of the same. Remember to get up early and beat the heat. See you on the water!!!

Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138

It’s been a mixed bag of fun fishing around Naples and Marco island .  One of my favorite things about fishing inshore is most of these fish hang out together.  With that said, it makes it exciting never knowing what you’re going to catch on any given cast.  We are in the heat of the summer now and I am seeing big schools of snook on the outside points and up and down the beaches.  It’s common to catch 20 to 30 snook in the morning trip and mix in a ton of mangrove snappers & Jack’s and you will be worn out ready for an afternoon dip in the pool.  I know I say it a lot but the morning summer time bite is where it’s at. 

It’s best to be out on the water super early ,with the sun just coming up and casting live baits or top water plugs around fallen structure .  This is the witching hour where I find the most action.  Later on in the morning , I will switch gears and turn on my “site” fishing game. With the sun higher up in the sky, it’s much easier to spot these cruising fish.

There’s also been some nice redfish, mixed in on the higher income in Tides.  We are concentrating on the pockets and little openings in the mangrove roots where you are able to present your bait deep in the bushes. These red fish are cruising underneath the structure, so a well placed cast will ensure your odds go up. The weather outlook this week is more of the same hot and humid but what a great time to get out on the water and get after it !!!!!! See you guys on the water !



Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138

This time of year the Naples and Marco islands inshore fishing never disappoints. Not only do we have great year-round fishing, but we have some of the best wildlife & marine life in the country. It’s common place to have dolphins close to the boat all day and seeing the diversity of bird life is always a bonus.

Ok back to fishing …. The Snook fishing continues to take precedence as we are seeing and catching big number of fish on a daily basis.  Our gulf waters this time of year are gin clear and this opens up a huge door for site fishing opportunities on the beaches.  I’m starting to see big numbers of fish schooling up in about a foot of water. My favorite way to target these fish is to stay about 30 yards off the school and cast live baits to cruising fish.

Just make sure you lead these fish by 5 feet or so let the fish swim up to your bait and watch them fight over it. The mangrove snapper fishing is always on point this time of year. We catch our limits just about every day and what a great fish to take home for the grill.  We are in a very hot and humid summer pattern so with that said, I find the best action the first few hours of the morning when the sun is low and temps are not blazing hot. Remember get up early and get it while to get “N” is good. See ya on the water !!!!   


Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com 
(239) 280-8138