With stable weather back in affect the fishing is really heating up. Snook, redfish, sea trout, jacks , sheep head, Spanish mackerel, pompano & sharks are all being caught in abundance. Live bait is showing up in good numbers offshore and with a few good cast with the cast net it’s off to the backcountry for some live action. For my fly fishing anglers snook are starting to show on the outer islands around fallen structure. A well placed cast with a olive/white or purple/black color surface fly will sure get some attention. It’s Looking to be another above average temperature week & this should really get the bite fired up !!!!!!! See yah out there  

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

It’s been a great stretch of weather in SW FL. Sea trout, snook and jacks are still abundant around the middle islands. Top water plugs(skitter walks ,Zara spooks) have been getting some action in the early parts of the morning sun rise. Jigs (gulps) are still the best in getting the most action throughout the morning. Looking like another week of 80 degrees weather so time to get out on the water and take advantage :)  

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

It was a cold weather week but the sun was shinning and fish were chewing.  There are always small Juvenal tarpon around in the winter months but can be finicky to eat due to the fluctuation of water temperatures.  Sea trout are in abundance in the deeper holes and grass flats . It’s looking like warmer weather is headed our way for the next 10 days which should get our snook back on the bite. Time to Go get M !!!!!!

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

Despite the winter weather It’s been a consistent week of fishing. Redfish, Snook, Sea Trout, and black drum have been chewing good. We have been focusing our attention in the far back creeks and bays looking for points and deeper holes with current. Jigs are still working the best (gulps or DOA’s) & with the cooler water just remember to work them slow. More cold fronts are on the way so I will stick to my game plan and stay in the calm waters far in the backcountry off the beaten path . 

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

The inshore action is heating up! Water temps are in the lower 60s and with these cooler temps the sea tout are on the move onto the flats and edges of the islands. We are concentrating on patchy bottom and areas where there is a slight change in bottom depth. Artificial shrimp patterns(gulps) have been working best also a Cajun thunder with a DOA shrimp are deadly combos that always produce. Don’t be surprised this time of year while your trout fishing if you bump right smack into some schooling pompano. Enjoy the great weather and get out there and get yah some.

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

We have had some beautiful cool starts to our mornings. Winds have been low which has allowed the water in the backcountry to clean up. Sea trout, black drum, redfish and sheep head have all been on our hit list. Artificial's have been working great & shrimp tipped jigs working slowly in the deeper holes have been very effective in getting constant action all day long. Weather should remain stable all week so looking forward to some fun winter time fishing . 

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

Temps have been above normal for this time of year & have really turned on the fishing. Live bait(pilchards) are still nowhere to be found so still soaking shrimp in the backcountry with great results. Sea trout, sheep head, black drum, snook & redfish have been plentiful inshore.  We have been concentrating on points and shorelines with current & using a piece or a whole shrimp with a 1/2oz lead to get the baits on the bottom. These fish are roaming the current rips looking for food and once they get a smell of that shrimp it’s game on !!  

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

Afternoon temps are back in the upper 70s but Cool nights are still keeping our water temperatures low which means we are still in a wintertime pattern. Sea trout, black drum, redfish, snapper and small juvenile tarpon have been our main targets. I have been using artificial baits instead of live shrimp as to cover as much water as possible. This type of fishing we are searching for fish and once located we can focus our cast to where the fish are staging up to feed.  Look for the snook fishing to pick back up as afternoon temps are in the rise!!!

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

Good steady action this past week with small snook, jacks, black drum and an abundance of nice size sea trout. Jigs were working best in the deeper holes and around the grass flats. 3/8oz gulps or any good shrimp imitation soft plastic work the best. A Cold front is moving in tonight with some windy conditions for the next few days. This is no worry’s for me as the backcountry offers endless calm bays and creeks with which to hide from these conditions. Time to layer up and enjoy some cooler sunny conditions! 

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

Cold fronts have been coming just about every week now &  it’s time to move into the deeper backcountry to find cleaner water. Sea trout and redfish have been out main targets with black drum / sheep head & snapper mixed in. Artificial shrimp (gulps) have been working great as search baits to find where these fish are hiding. When you find a few make sure you take your time & methodically cast around to locate the schools.  The name of the game is to stick and move till you locate the action. See yah out there!!!

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