In Naples and Marco island it’s that time of year for some  outstanding fishing . Big snook are starting to move into outside islands.  Every late April and especially May I start to see snook in the 40in range start to show up in the inshore islands.  The best way to get these big fish to eat is using big baits( mullet or pilchards).   Very important to get you bait close to the structure and let it swim hard to draw out those bigger fish . Have your drag almost locked down as they most certainly try to get you hung up in the deep cover .  Also be ready for redfish spotted sea trout, jacks & mangrove snapper to be in the mix .   Tarpon are stating to show up in the backcountry and beaches so always bring a few bigger setups (rod/reels) to be ready.  Our weather is starting to get more and more stable and this will lend itself to sone outstanding inshore & backcountry fishing . 


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

More of the same outstanding fishing around the Naples and Marco island areas .  This time of year lends itself to some of the best snook, redfish & sea trout inshore/backcountry fishing in SW Florida.  Due the hard east winds we have had , the gulf waters have laid down and become gin clear.  Anytime we have this clear water our game fish seem to get into bigger groups and are easier to catch .  Spend the time in the morning to look for live bait(pilchards) as this is the key to getting big numbers of fish to the boat .   I am concentrating on shorelines with current and deeper edges . I will position my boat so my anglers are just in casting range and we slow drift out live baits down the mangrove shorelines.   This time of be ready for anything as big fish will be moving through .   Get out and enjoy this great weather !!!

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

Naples and Marco island fishing continues to produce great inshore action. Big snook are starting to move into the near shore islands. My favorite method to getting these big snook out of there hiding spots is a well placed cast with a big live bait (pilchard).  I like to beef up my leaded line to 40lb this time of year as these big fish once hooked will tend to head right for the bushes. Redfish have been mixed in with the snook so be ready for anything. This week most of my redfish action has been on the higher incoming tides. These fish have been really close to the Mangroves so make sure to get you baits as tight to the cover as you can . If you are Successful in catching allot of live bait don’t hesitate to chum heavy to bring these game fish out of the hiding spots. Not only will this get them and other species of fish feeding but it will speed up your fishing action. See u on the water !!!

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

The inshore/backcountry fishing around Naples & Marco island has been nothing short of stellar. 
This week Snook , redfish , sea trout have all been on the hit list.  Sea trout have been spawning so most of these big fish will be full of eggs. Make sure to take Extra care in releasing these big females as the will produce tons more babies for ya to catch down the road. I have been using big live baits(pilchard) to get these bigger fish to come off the bottom & explode on the surface.   Snook and redfish have been hanging tight to the mangroves. It very important to make a accurate cast to the shoreline pockets and overhangs as there fish will be slow crushing looking for an easy meal. Take advantage of these nice comfortable weather days and get out and Get Yah Some !!

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

March has been flying by with some outstanding backcountry/inshore action . This month around the Naples and Marco island area , I always see the gulf waters temps warming and this kicks in the sea trout spawn .  Look for these fish to be staging around current rips and eddy’s . A live bait with a split-shot (to get it down to the bottom )will insure a hard strike . Make sure to take special care when releasing these fish as most of them are full of eggs. Snook and redfish have also been right in the mix so be ready for anything . Pompano have been showing up on the strong incoming tides. Drift with the current and cast  1/4oz( chartreuse or pink) tube jig tipped with a chunk of shrimp. These are some of the most tastiest fish in the gulf, so take what you need for the grill and release the rest catch another day. C u on the water !!!!


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

Inshore/backcountry fishing around the Naples & Marco area has been producing non stop action! Out fishery is weather driven so if you see temps in the 80s and winds 5-10 you know that the fish are firing.  This week Snook,Tarpon,Redfish & Sea trout have all been targets . Another great thing about the backcountry is that all these fish hangout together so with any cast you can catch any of these great game fish . March tends to be the windy month with strong NE to SE winds & with gulf temps warming , look for game fish around the outer islands .  Live bait(pilchards) are always king and makes for a very exciting day on the water !

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

Great weather = Great Fishing!!
It’s been picture perfect here in the Naples and Marco island area with highs in the 80s. The outer islands and backcountry have been producing great fishing action. Snook and redfish have been prevalent in most spots we have been hitting.   Live bait(pilchards) has been the go to for drawing these bigger fish out of hiding.  I like a 2/0 j-hook attaching that to a 2ft piece of 40lb leader. Make sure your drags are set on the tighter side as these big fish Will always head straight for the cover. We have also been catching big sea trout and jacks that have all been mixed In . South Florida has the warmest temps in the country now so make sure you get on the water and enjoy this playground.

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

The inshore/backcountry Redfish,snook & sea trout fishing has been heating up. Naples and Marco island has been some of the warmest temps in the country and with these warm temps comes hungry fish. I have been finding good fishing on the morning incoming tides around the middle islands fishing shorelines with good current.  Live bait has has been plentiful and with a few cast we are loaded up for some action packed fishing. What’s really cool about this fishery is how all of our game fish cohabitate with each other.  With this said you never know what you’re going to catch on any given cast. The name of the game get that bait as close to the shoreline as possible as if it slips too far out in the middle is “Jack crevalle” city.  Pound for pound one of the strongest fish in the back country and we have had loads  to pull on.  What’s the weather stabilizing look for the fishing to heat up even more.  Get outside and enjoy this great playground!


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

Marco island and Naples Fl offer a verity of inshore/backcountry species. We all love to target snook ,tarpon and redfish but we also have sea trout, triple tail and monster jacks that roam the backcountry. Trout have been plentiful around the outside island and the deep backcountry holes. Shrimp tipped jigs are great at getting action on a cold winter days. When the weather warms and gulf temps rise to 70 degrees or greater look for bait to start to move back onto the beaches . 10ft  1/4in mesh cast net is perfect for those fast winter beach baits. With cold fronts coming every week , make sure to take advantage of those good days and get out on the water and enjoy this great playground.

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

Red hot fishing in Naples and Marco island continues to Produce some great winter time fishing.  It blows my mind how this time of year are fishery goes crazy when we get some consistent good weather.  With cold fronts still coming in just about every week we have a window of nice weather , usually three or four days where the fishing really heats up.  Snook and redfish have been our main targets. Live bait is always preferred but a shrimp on a jig head can be just as deadly if put in the right place. We have been concentrating on creeks and rivers close to the gulf with good strong current.  I like to position my boat bow into the current and fish the shoreline in sections. I would have to say my most important tool other than my Suzuki engine is my Minnkota trolling motor. This tool allows me to get my anglers directly parallel to the structure and methodically cast baits in every nook and cranny . With just a simple push of a Button I am able to drop back 30 yards And start fishing a whole new pile of fish. It’s power fishing at its finest. Get out and enjoy some of this great weather.

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