It’s been typical winter weather in the Naples and Marco island area. One week it’s 80 and sunny then we get cold front that cools us down. The fishing remains strong with snook and redfish on my top targets. Live bait (pilchards) are still plentiful on the inshore islands and with a few cast we are loaded up for the day. On the days I am fly fishing with clients I am focusing my attention deep in the back country where the water is clean and clear. This weeks morning low tides have been exceptionally good for sight fishing redfish in the shallows. You have to remember to take your time while on the hunt as to not spook these fish that are in a foot or less if water. Remember to lead the fish with a good cast and strip it past his cone of vision and game on!!!

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

We have had our share of hurricanes & tropical storms this summer, but now our weather is absolutely perfect.  No where else in the U.S will you have such perfect inshore/backcountry fishing conditions as you do in the Naples and Marco island area.  Snook are all over the outside islands and beaches. If your looking for some light tackle spin & Fly action nothing beats sight fishing snook and redfish In the shallows.  Redfish have been hanging right with the snook , so it’s a toss up on what’s going to be pulling on the other end of the line .  Sea trout & mangrove snapper have also been on my hit list .  I have been going with lighter 25lb Floro carbon using a
Knocker rig to get these baits down into the strike zone. We have Thanksgiving coming up this week so I wish everybody a great holiday with family and friends. Hope to see y’all on the water!

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

It been a hot summer & finally getting some cooler temps in SW Florida with highs in the mid 80s. This is the best time to be on the water enjoying some outstanding inshore and backcountry fishing. Snook, redfish, sea trout and mangrove snapper have been our daily targets. Live bait is Plentiful just off our beaches on the near shore wrecks & with a few throws of the cast net we are ready to attack the backcountry. What’s really great about our fishery is all of our game fish intermix so you never know what your gonna get at any given spot.  Look for gulf waters to start to cool off and fish will start to move into the close creeks and bays around the Naples and Marco islands areas. C U on the Water !!!!!

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

October fishing remains on fire!! The weather has been on point with nice breezes out of the East allowing the gulf to settle into some gin clear water. Snook and redfish have been everywhere from the inshore beaches to the deep backcountry.  Live bait has been thick on the beaches of South Naples and Marco island and with a few throws if the cast net your live should be loaded . Also there have been big Jacks, juvenile tarpon ,Spanish mackerel and mangrove snapper getting in on the mix. If you're looking for some great table Fare nothing beats pan fried mangrove snapper tacos. We are allowed 5 per person with a minimum of 10inches.  Get out and enjoy this great weather.   

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

Last weeks backcountry and inshore fishing was on point, with big numbers of snook and redfish on the line. October is always one of my favorite months to target red fish around Naples and Marco island. I really focus on islands they have a lot of bird activity. This is due to the amount of small bait fish they get pushed in with the Tides. Station your boat just off where you see the tiny ripples of small bait fish & cast some live bait(pilchards/ mullet) directly to that Shoreline. Also at times I like to get my bait down to the bottom so I use a small split shot to get underneath the bait pods. snook ,snapper and big jacks will also be mixed in So be ready for the drag to start screaming. Do to the “new moon” phase we are in, tides Have been strong so make sure you find an island or Shoreline that doesn’t have too much current on it or the fish will be so deep in the cover you will not be able to reach them. It’s all about finding that shoreline that has that magic recipe. When you find it you’ll know ;)
C u on the water !

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

Another outstanding week of inshore and backcountry fishing in the Naples and Marco island area. Water clarity hasn’t been its normal gin clear and this is due to the heavy rains we have had. Don’t let this discourage you as these fish are moving from the beaches to the middle islands. I have been finding great numbers of red fish around the schools of mullet. I like to stay as far off the mangroves , just in casting distance and fire a live bait just on the edges of the bushes .  I also like to use a “pop N cork”  just a few feet above a live shiner. This allows me to know exactly where my anglers baits are at all times and will alert us to a strike. I have been hitting some of my favorite juvenile tarpon Spots located way in the backcountry off the grid. Live bait has been a guarantee with these small tarpon but it’s also fun to throw some soft plastics at rolling fish. These next two months are probably my favorites as the weather starts to get really nice and the fishing starts to really heat up. Get outside and enjoy this great playground we have. See you on the water!!!!

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

Anglers who are looking for an action packed fishing, look no further. The Naples and Marco island areas offer such a variety of species of fish to catch. During these hot summer days our snook fishing really heats up. My fly fishermen have been treated to some great shallow water sight fishing. Snook have been loaded up on the beaches feeding on small bait fish and can be easily tricked into taking a fly. Some redfish have moved in and with a well placed cast close to the bushes will insure u get a hard strike. Go get M !!!

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

The inshore and backcountry fishing around Naples and Marco island has remained hot! There have been small tarpon rolling around the deep backcountry creeks. Live bait(pilchards/mullets ) has been the ticket to getting theses summer time fish to eat. Snook are in abundance closer to the beaches where there has been a good flow of bait and current.  I have been looking for birds congregating on a shore lines & I make sure to fish that area   thoroughly. These snook have been all sizes so be ready for that big one to blow up on your bait and make a hard run to any structure that is near.  Tighten up that drag and hold on !!!!! Go get M  

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

The inshore and backcountry fishing around Naples and Marco island continues to produce some outstanding action. Snook Are plentiful from the beaches to the backcountry. Live bait (pilchards) are always the easy method but if your looking for a fun challenge try casting artificials. Mirror lure Is one of my favorite company's that makes tons of life like hard baits that you can cast a mile. When the water is crystal clear and I have located schooling fish it’s nice to sit back, far off the school and try to present my lure as life like as I can to entice a strike. It’s great to see the fish explode on your lure, as this is a sign that you have done everything perfect to Fool that fish into a bite. It’s always fun to mix it up. Get out and go get M !!!

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

May fishing never disappoints. If you’re looking for a bigger quality fish and lots of action this is the month to be on the water. Marco island and Naples Florida’s backcountry and inshore fishing has such a variety of fish to target.  We can be targeting snook but also have redfish , sea trout , Goliath grouper, mangrove snapper, & Jack crevalle all in the mix . This type of fishing is very exciting as you never know what you’re gonna catch on any given cast. Live bait is still my go to when targeting these bigger fish . Very important to spend the time to catch bait as this will ensure an action packed morning.  For my Fly fishermen look to the beaches for cruising fish.  Make sure to take your time and roll down the beach slowly while looking for your targets.  Make a well place cast in front of the fish in his cone of vision and strip it through the zone.  Don’t forget to keep your head on a swivel as big tarpon will be cruising down beaches to . Get out of the house and enjoy some time on the water .  
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Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138