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

It was a another sold week of fishing the backcountry areas of Naples and Marco island . It’s now in the winter months we can have some cold windy conditions but we seek refuge in the creeks and rivers . We are targeting snook , redfish , sea trout, black drum , pompano ,  and some resident tarpon .   Live bait(pilchards) is a treat this time of year but when conditions get tuff we can use live shrimp and  have great winter time action . My favorite winter rig is a knocker rig (1/2oz weight) free sliding to a #1 hook and a 1/2 shrimp .  I like to concentrate on deep shorelines as these fish in the colder months tend to pool up in the holes.   Also a 3/4oz jig tipped with a small piece of shrimp is deadly in getting those tight lipped fish to take a bait .  Bundle up , get outside and joy these nice sunny winter conditions.

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

It’s been one of the best weeks of backcountry/inshore fishing in the Naples and Marco island areas and this is due to the high presser that has stalled over us .  We have been treated glassy conditions , and warm 70degree temps.  With the gulf waters warming it has really fired up the fishery.  Snook, redfish, sea trout and tarpon have all been targets . I have found snook and redfish on the outside islands laying close to the fallen structure.  I have been using artificial jigs and live bait to get m going .  Sea trout have been all over the 10,000 island & we have been limiting out just about every trip.  I have been using a 3/4oz jig with a DOA 3in paddle tail to get these fish chewing .  There have been spotted sea trout , sand trout , whiting and pompano all in the same areas.  Next few days should on fire with an approaching cold front on Thursday.  See you on the water!

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

I am usually guiding around the Naples and Marco island areas but this past week I have found some outstanding fishing south in 10,000 islands. Snook, sea trout, redfish, sheepshead and pompano have all been on my hit list. I have been using DOAs 3in paddle tails (brown or watermelon color)  with a 3/4oz tsunami jig head. It’s very important to search out areas that have current flow with deeper edges that run along the islands as this is where you will find them piled up. I have also been throwing shrimp tipped jigs in the deeper rivers, concentrating on the deeper holes. I work these jigs at a much slower pace , as that little piece of shrimp will get there noses going. Get out and enjoy this great weather !!!

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

There has been a solid snook and redfish bite all week around the Naples and Marco island area.  I am still focusing on the outside points where there is heavy cover and a good current. Most of my action has been on the higher incoming tides and drifting live bait(pilchards) close to the structure. If you're looking for a good trout bite head deeper into the backcountry and concentrate on the deeper holes with good current flow. I have been using a 1/4oz chartreuse jig head with a 3in DOA paddle tail. Once you locate a good bite stay as far off the school and make long cast as this will help keep the fish from being spooked. Hope u get get out and enjoy this great winter fishery!!

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

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

This as past week we have had some winter like conditions with morning lows in the 40s but it hasn’t  slowed the fishing. Naples in Marco in Island offer such great Fishing opportunities that even on the windy days we can hide In the backcountry and enjoy the calm water. Snook have still been plentiful on the outside points and in the inshore creeks .  Live bait is always preferred for a consistent bite but I have also been throwing some soft plastics. DOA makes a paddle tail (watermelon color) 3in with a 1/4oz jig head that makes for a great search bait !  On the colder days trout have been piling up in the troughs looking for easy meals. When jigging make sure your making bottom contact , raise your rod with an upward twitch always making sure to let the jig fall to the bottom . Look for your strike to come on the fall and be ready to set the hook. I also like to spice it up with a little dab a pro cure shrimp sent to get those finicky fish to hold on .

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