   Great inshore fishing continues around the Naples and Marco Island areas . Strong morning incoming tides have Snook, redfish , mangrove snapper, jacks & sea trout on the feed. I have been concentrating on points, middle islands and beaches that have big pods of bait fish surrounding them. It’s been one and done for catching live bait on the offshore Wrecks and rubble piles. My ticket to success is to get as much bait as possible so that I am able to chum throughout my trip and keep our fish chewing all morning long . Sight fishing Snook in the shallows has been really successful all week as they are on the move looking for baitfish to eat . Be ready for loads of mangrove snapper to drive you crazy as they are masters of picking your bait right off the hook. Just have to be patient as the bigger ones are on the deeper submerged trees but you might have Weed out a bunch of small ones. Big Jacks have been just about everywhere so be ready for that drag to scream . As these high flood morning tides continue so will the good fishing.
Capt. Tim Daugherty www.fishthesalt.com (239) 280-8138
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 September is a great time to be on the water as there is little to no boat traffic and the fishing is spot ON!! Naples and Marco island have been producing some great inshore fishing action. Snook have been our main target with jacks , snapper and redfish in the mix. Live bait has been so plentiful that’s it’s been one or 2 throws with the cast net and you’ll have more than enough for a morning session.
I have been finding redfish on the high incoming tides around the deeper shorelines. A well placed cast close to the mangroves with insure a good hard strike . Don’t be surprised if a Goliath or gag grouper decides to take a run at yah. This week weather looks good for some calm early morning action but don’t sleep in to Late as the summer heat us in full effect and those afternoon storms will be coming in fast! Catch m up ! Capt. Tim Daugherty www.fishthesalt.com (239) 280-8138 This week has been great for sight fishing and targeting fish in the shallows. Naples and Marco Island waters have been really clear due to the light east winds. So, I’ve been focusing on the beaches & near shore Islands looking for fish cruising the shorelines. I’ve mostly been seeing a lot of snook but I’ve also been seeing some red fish mixed in.
I know I say it all the time but you Gotta have a good bait to catch the good fish. So take the time to look around as there is tons of small bait but it takes a sharp eye to find the medium to large ones that are excellent for casting. The summer mangrove snapper bite has been nothing short of stellar. I have been finding bigger fish closer to the passes in the deeper channels. It’s best you bring a lot of live bait with you , as to keep these fish going you have to keep feeding them(chumming). This technique will draw the bigger fish out and allow you to get that limit of snapper for the grill. If you can make sure to drop your leader size down to about 25 pound floral carbon & a 1/0 size hook. Sun rise has been the magic, so make sure to get up, get what you need and hit them hard those first couple hours. Hope y’all have a great weekend ahead! Capt. Tim Daugherty www.fishthesalt.com (239) 280-8138 Just back from our keys vacation and right back to some stellar inshore light tackle fishing . Naples and Marco island fishing have been producing great snook ,snapper , sea trout and pompano fishing. Now that the beaches are jammed packed with live bait look for our game fish to be concentrated around the passes and creek mouths. I always like to pull up to a spot and chum with live bait to get the fish up and Feeding & then it’s easy to keep that rod bent . If the action dies off a bit I can simply shuffle 30 yards down and repeat that process.
The snook will be schooled up and mixed in you will have jacks , snapper, redfish and sea trout . It’s a mixed bag of fun so be ready for anything . There have been some pompano cruising down our white sandy beaches. I like a 1/4 or 3/8oz brown tube jig tipped with a piece of fish bite ( for sent ) & I also add some pro cure shrimp sauce all over the jig . This will ensure that you get a strike from even the finicky fish. Get out early and beat the heat in the summer storms and enjoy some summertime action. Capt. Tim Daugherty www.fishthesalt.com (239) 280-8138   There has been a good inshore Snook and snapper bite going on in the Naples and Marco island area. The mangrove snapper have been on the spawn and they are chasing baits likes it there last meal . I have been concentrating around structure(trees/rocks / drop offs) and have been free lining live pilchards . I like to pull up to a spot & chum with about 50+ live baits while I am getting my anglers ready to fish . It’s music to my ears when I hear my baits getting smacked on the surface.
Then it’s as easy as throwing your bait into the feeding frenzy and hold one. Just a reminder if harvesting , it’s a minimum of 10 inches and five fish per person. The snook bite has been on fire and we have been having our shots at some big girls slow cruising the shorelines. Just remember when you do spot a fish, make sure to cast you’re bait in its cone of vision which is about a foot or two in front of its face. Don’t be surprised if you happen to see a loaner red fish mixed in with these snook. This summer action will continue with the mornings and evenings being the best times to get on the water . Tight lines !!!!! Capt. Tim Daugherty www.fishthesalt.com (239) 280-8138   Afternoon Summer heat has the morning inshore bite on fire. The Magic hr is right when the tide switches from slack to incoming. Around the Naples and Marco island areas look for snook/reds/& snapper to be on the feed. One gimme is when you pass a shoreline with snowy egrets stacked up on the shorelines. These birds are there just waiting for the sun to come out but they’re there enjoying the bait fish Buffet. This is where I have been finding most of my action.
My tactic is simple start up current and while using my trolling motor I can methodically fish the structure as I’m passing by it. When one of my anglers gets a fish on Or an area just looks super fishy I can use my spot lock( an anchor feature on most trolling motors) to keep me right next to the strike zone. Live bait is plentiful on all beaches but if you’re looking for some bigger size you have to head offshore to the near shore Wrecks or any rubble pile in that 20 foot of water depth . A 3/8in 10/12ft cast net is my goto for getting those big pilchards of the bottom. The Mangrove snapper bite has been a go to if you’re looking to take some great tasty fish home for taco night. Look forward to seeing y’all on the water!!! Capt. Tim Daugherty www.fishthesalt.com (239) 280-8138 Naples and Marco island continue to produce some great summertime fishing. The inshore snook bite has been outstanding around the outside points and beaches. During the summer months the gulf waters remain Gin clear and this allows us to have some outstanding site fishing opportunities. I find the best time to sight fish is around 9 o’clock and later when the sun is just cracking over the trees.
The combination of a little bit of sunshine and a good incoming tide gets our game fish moving around the shoreline looking for an easy meal. We are still getting plenty of bait on the offshore piles, wrecks and beaches. The Beach bait is on the smaller side but it’s perfect if you’re targeting mangrove snapper. I find these pilchards that are about the size of your finger to be the best size bait to get these snappers in a frenzy. If you end up getting allot of bait remember to chum heavy as this is the key to getting them out of the structure and in the feeding mode. Catching fish is a huge part of our day but also seeing some of the most beautiful wildlife & scenery that South Florida has to offer. Hope everybody has a great weekend look forward to seeing y’all on the water! Capt. Tim Daugherty www.fishthesalt.com (239) 280-8138 June fishing never disappoints. Warm Gulf waters with light east winds have kept our fishery on fire. Naples and Marco island snook fishing has been really good around the beaches and passes. Theses areas remain consistent all summer as they have the best flow of water and schools of small live bait. Don’t be surprised while looking for snook if you happen to roll up on a big redfish just slow cruising down the shoreline . When this happen I don’t do anything different , just remember to make a good cast 3-5 feet in front of that fish and you may get to watch it smash your live bait ! Big jacks have been chewing good on the high incoming tides around the passes and bridges . I like to chum heavy with live baits to fire them up and then it’s only a matter of time till your drag is screaming !!! Get out early to beat that summer heat .
Capt. Tim Daugherty www.fishthesalt.com (239) 280-8138 Great inshore summer action going on around the Naples and Marco island areas. Snook have been on the top of our hit list . Season is closed for harvesting one but we are not limited on how many we can catch ,& now is the time to catch some giants. There have been some over slots redfish, big jacks mixed in with the action. With all the afternoons rains , Live bait has been a bit tricky to get on the offshore wrecks but I am still able to load up the live well . The name of the game is putting your baits in the right locations . This means close to the structure! I am finding the bigger fish holding on the deeper structure so I really take my time to hit every nook and cranny trying to give them the best look are our baits . Take your time and don’t be in a hurry as it may take a doz or more cast to get that big strike!! Get out early and beat the heat ! C u on the water <•{{{{><
Capt. Tim Daugherty www.fishthesalt.com (239) 280-8138 The Summer inshore and backcountry fishing is in full effect in the Naples & Marco island areas . The mangrove snapper bite has been on fire. I have been concentrating on the rivers and passes with good heavy current flow. Best to dial back your leaders to 25lb fluorocarbon as they can be very leader shy. To get these snappers fired up I like chum heavy and then cast a live pilchard Right into the frenzy and hold on ! If your looking for a drag screamer there have been some big jacks cruising around the shallows . Look for them to be moving around the outside points that have good current on them . Snook are all over the from the backcountry to the beaches feeding on all the small schools of bait . Morning falling tides have been the best bet for some great summer time action !! C U on the WATER !!
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