MARCH – NEWSLETTER

'WHAT'S NEW: We have a new captain with us, Capt. Dan Maruszczak.  Dan is originally from the New England area and has been in the Naples and Marco Island area off and on for about 8 years.

HOW’S FISHING:    Just when you think that spring is right around the corner that horrible cold winter wind starts blowing.  So far March has been cold and windy, but there is hope, spring is right around the corner.  April, May and June are the best months of the year in this area.  The weather is perfect and the fishing is unbelievable! Lately, however catches have been a mixed bag.

Backwater catches are Small Tarpon and Snook, a few Redfish, Trout and Pompano on the flats and Sheepshead.

Offshore, Snapper and Grouper.  Some King Mackerel and Bonita when it’s not to rough.

APRIL FISHING:    The beginning of Spring!  Everything starts getting good.  Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Trout, Shark, Permit, Cobia and Pompano

FISH STORIES:    Last week I participated in the King Mackerel Tournament.  This is the 2 day tournament so the first day we headed south about 65 miles fishing some shrimp boats.  The weather got rough and some unsuspected storms blew in with 12 ft. seas and 35-40 mph winds.  We eventually made it back a few hours late and a 1/2 inch shorter.  Day 2:  Heading out we heard a Mayday (distress signal) and three miles back we located the boat.  Both passengers were fine, the boat on the other hand would need a lot of work.  After transferring the guys and gear to a sheriffs boat we went fishing.  That afternoon we weighed in a 21.5 pounder.  1 of only 7 fish weighed in the second day.  There are 3 more tournaments left this month.