The water around Naples Florida and Marco Island are teaming with fish. Snook and redfish have been our main targets. This week with the full moon tides its been really low in the mornings.  This low water pulls the fish from deep in the cover, to the tips of the structure or drop offs. I have been concentrating on shorelines that have current and lots bait. I always say “Find the food find the fish” and that’s been the trick these past few weeks.  

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

It’s been a solid week of fishing up till the arrival of Hurricane Dorian on the east coast. We were spared this time with a hard turn to the North but the Bahamas islands were not. My heart and prayers go out to the all the families that that had to go through such a monster of a hurricane. Theses big weather systems cause the pressure to drop and the fish seem to go crazy. The Naples and Marco island bite remained on fire with snook, redfish, mangrove snapper, jacks and sea trout. Winds will be out of the west for a few days as Dorian makes her move up the east coast of Fl . Look for east winds to return by the end of the week & fishing conditions to improve.  

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

Nothing beats the solitude of backcountry, with its endless opportunities. In the Naples and Marco Island areas it’s a short ride into the labyrinth of mangroves island where our gamefish call home. I always start my mornings with loading up my live-well with nice hardy live baits. These baits are what I call backcountry gold! Summer is in full effect and gulf temperatures are warm & this is perfect climate to target loads of snook.  Redfish to are showing up in good numbers and are hanging right with the snook. A good cast close to the mangroves will get your heart racing as either game fish could exploded on your bait at any time. Be ready to set that hook and the fight is on! Get out there and get M!

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

In Naples and Marco Island snook and redfish have been on the hit list this week. The morning falling tides have been great for some red hot snook action. On the outside points, pods of small baitfish and birds are in abundance just about everywhere you looks. These areas are where I have been setting up to intercept the snook that are cruising the shallows looking for a meal . On the incoming tides redfish and mangrove snapper are showing up in good numbers. Chum heavy to get the action going!!!! Go get M!!

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

Starting to see good numbers of redfish showing up in the Naples and Marco Island area. Tides have been higher in the mornings so it’s very important to make sure your cast are as close to the bushes as possible! Live pilchards are still the go to bait for both redfish,  snook and any other game fish that might be swimming by. Mangrove snapper fishing has been on fire on both incoming and outgoing tides. A 4ft piece of 15lb fluorocarbon attached to a 1/0 J hook is how we get it done. Chum heavy to draw out the big boys and just keep casting those live baits into the feeding frenzy. Go Get M!!!!!

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

In Naples and Marco island we are finding snook and snapper everywhere from the beaches to the backcountry. Mangrove snapper are some of the tastiest fish in the gulf & these hot summer months are the best times to bring some great fish to the grill. Snook are big numbers on our beaches and outer islands. I chum heavy to get all fish in the area in somewhat of a feeding frenzy .  A well placed cast to these feeding fish will insure a hard strike. Look for these snook to go straight to the air in a series of high flying jumps. I always love me some summer time fishing!  

Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com

Naples and Marco Island Florida have some of the finest backcountry fishing in the world. The Variety of species and clarity of the water lend to some very exciting fishing. Snook, jacks, sea trout and snapper are still abundant on the beaches and the outside islands. Early mornings can be a blast with some artificials ( Zara spooks / skitter walks/ mirrro lures )but it’s always a sure bet that with a live well full of shiners you are going to have an exciting day.  It’s best to get up early to beat the heat and afternoon thunderstorms. Hope to see you out there !!!

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

The summer heat is upon us and the fishing remains just as hot. In the Naples and Marco Island area giant snook & sea trout have been crushing the mangrove shorelines. Spotting theses fish can be a bit tricky as they blend right into there environment. Just remember when trying to sight-fish take your time and key in on any small movement. A well placed cast is very important as these fish can be spooky. A cast to far you will get no response and a cast to close may spook the fish you have been stalking. The perfect spot is a few feet in front of his nose and be ready for that fish to charge your bait. Nothing is better than watching a game fish  explode on your bait. Catch m up!!!!!

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

Naples and Marco Island inshore fishing has been on fire! Snook are in abundance from the backcountry out to the beaches. Sea trout, snapper, jacks, pompano and redfish have all been in the mix. Down south of Marco Island the beaches have been producing some giant snook.   Waters are gin clean and this has opened up great opportunity to do some sight fishing. We are locating theses fish by slow rolling down shorelines and spotting them cruising by. A well placed cast in front of a moving fish will insure a hard strike. Look for weather and fishing conditions to remain hot. CATCH m Up!! 

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

It’s been a great week for some bigger snook being caught. The waters around Naples Florida and Marco island remain clear so it’s been a sight fisherman’s dream. We have had strong incoming tides in the mornings and this has also been great for Sea trout and redfish. I have been concentrating on shorelines with good current and of course lots of small bait to keep these fish in the feeding mode. Live pilchards are still the best bait around and a well placed cast close to the structure will insure a hard strike. Naples and Marco island have been getting there share of heavy afternoon rains so it’s best to get out early and get it while the getting is good. 

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