Febuary Fishing Charter Report – Clearwater / Tampa Bay

Posted on February 19, 2017March 25, 2017 by admin

February has had some fantastic weather and great fishing both in Tampa Bay and Clearwater water har bor, and it should continue to be good until late summer. So don’t wait, come join us either this Spring or for the awesome action! Now to the current report…In Tampa Bay the Snook, redfish, and trout have all been biting and biting well! Snook fishing has been awesome lately with the warm winter we are having and plenty of bait still around. Most of the Snook as of lately have been smaller, but the numbers are there. Snook fishing with be good for the coming months, and will be best around the stronger new and full moon tides.

Redfish are really starting to show up in the bay as of last week. And they are going to keep coming as Spring approaches. They are willing to eat just about anything right now once located. Put your time in and you will find them.

Trout fishing has been outstanding this entire winter and are one of the main targets during the cooler months. live shrimp and artificial jigs have been producing easy limits of quality size fish every trip we had in the last few weeks.

Clearwater harbor and jetty have been producing plenty of trout, sheepshead, and few redfish on the few trips out. Live shrimp fished near the bottom with a knocker rig are working well.

Give me a call if you want to get out and do some fishing. The Spring and Summer bite is gonna be awesome! Snook and Tarpon trips are really starting to fill up for both seasons and days are limited. I only have a few days in March available, half of April, and prime tarpon dates are taken. Don’t wait.. 727-831-0111.Tight lines,Capt.Jared727-831-0111
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2017 Fishing Report – January

Posted on January 15, 2017January 15, 2017 by admin

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! I first want to thank everyone that fished with me in 2016 and years prior, and I am looking forward to fishing with many of you again this year. Trout, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Jacks, Cobia, Triple Tail, Sharks, Permit, and many more fish will be caught this year, and many more memories will be made, Also in 2016 I received a Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor! Again I want to thank everyone, and now back to the fishing…

Trout fishing has been the main target lately with the wired warm winter we are having. The temperature has been in the high 70’s and 80’s, so if its freezing up north come on down to sunny Florida and lets go trout fishing! We have been catching a lot of quality size fish on artificial lures, but for anglers that want live bait shrimp have been working well.

Triple tail fishing has still been good off Clearwater beach, and on calm days we have been making the run to look for them. This is also a great way to see the Dolphins for anyone that would like to see the awesome animals!

Let’s Go Fishing!

Capt.Jared Simonetti

727-831-0111

Clearwater Fishing Charter Report – December

Posted on December 15, 2016January 15, 2017 by admin

December Fishing Report

December fishing has been awesome with warm winter we have been having here in Clearwater beach, Fl. Trout, Triple Tail, Redfish, mackerel and many more have been caught over the last couple of weeks, and to top it off it has been 70 degrees and Sunny!

Trout fishing has been outstanding for the last couple of weeks, and it should remain good throughout the month. Most of the trout we have been catching have been keepers and make great table fair if you decide to keep a few for dinner! These fish have been biting on both live and artificial bait fish and are a great fight on light tackle.

Triple tail fishing has good for the anglers willing to invest the time to find them. There hasn’t been many but they have been large. Triple tail fishing should improve as the month goes on. These fish have been biting on live shrimp and small flies. We do have fly rods for anyone wanting to fly fish!

Tight lines,

Capt.Jared

727-831-0111

November Fishing Charter Report

Posted on November 22, 2016March 25, 2017 by admin

Was gone for the the fist half of the month, but I’m back and have gotten to do a few charters, so here is a report for both Tampa bay, and Clearwater beach area. Trout have moved in good, redfish are biting, and the mackerel run is in full swing!

In Clearwater area the trout fishing has gotten even better with the colder weather moving in and the fish bunching up. The trout bite will remain good all winter and will be a main target. Most of the trout on recent charters this week were in the 18″ range with a few larger. Live sardines are still around and working well.

Swede, Lynn, Russ with a nice limit of fish for Thanksgiving!

Redfish have broken up into smaller schools from the previous month, but are around for the anglers looking to knock that off the bucket list. Most the the redfish have been slot size 18″-27″. Live sardines, and live shrimp are working well.

Double header Redfish and Trout!

Mackerel both Spanish and King are just off the beaches eating any bait fish in sight. If the weather allows we have been running just off the beach targeting these fish.

Tight lines,

Capt.Jared

727-831-0111

October Fishing Charter report

Posted on October 5, 2016March 25, 2017 by admin

Fall Fishing is here and it’s GOOD!!!!! October is an outstanding month to fish with great weather here in the Clearwater/Tampa area. Redfish, Snook, Trout, Mackerel, King mackerel are the targets this month plus a few extra, and there will be some really nice fish caught on the upcoming charters this month..

Redfish have been a main target over the month of September here in the Tampa bay area, and the action it will only improve as we get further into October. The fish will starting schooling up in good number in preparation for the spawn. This makes for great action once the fish are found. These fish can be some of the biggest caught all year!

Snook fishing is getting good as the water cools down, and the fish are moving into there winter areas. Snook bite will be good during the rest of october and into the first half of november. These hard fighting fish know where they live, and will break you off if you aren’t quick enough.. The are much like a saltwater bass, but will a little more fight.

Trout fishing has been GREAT!!! Trout are biting good the on the morning charters fishing with live sardines and a bobber over grass bottom in the 4′-6′ range. Most of the trout have been between 14″-19″, but a few larger have been caught recently. Trout fishing is a great way to spend the morning with no pressure.

Mackerel Both Spanish and King have been around and will pull some drag if you are looking for a good fight! Clearwater beach area is a great place to both both of these speedy fish as they migrate up and down the gulf beaches in both the spring and fall following bait schools. We have been targeting these fish on the nearshore reefs just a few miles of the beaches. The mackerel run will last into December. Let me know if you want to target some of these on your next fishing charter!

Tight lines,

Capt.Jared

727-831-0111

www.CaptJared.com

Sept. Fishing Charter Report – Clearwater Beach -Tampa Bay

Posted on September 5, 2016December 5, 2016 by admin

Sept. Fishing Charter Fishing Report – Clearwater Beach -Tampa Bay, Florida

September Fishing has been good in Clearwater beach and Tampa bay for anglers looking to get out and do some charter fishing! Redfish, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, and Mangrove snapper have provide anglers plenty of action as of lately..!

Clearwater fishing charter

Redfish have moved into the Clearwater harbor area, and have provided consistent action over the last couple of days. Most of the fish have been lower to mid slot size in the area and are perfect for that “blackened Redfish” recipe! The slot limit on Redfish in our area is 1 per person, and 18”-27”. the Redfish action will be good throughout October!!

Snook season is now open, and the Snook are on the move in Tampa Bay! Most of the have finished spawning and are ready to feed if you can find them! The Snook bite has been decent, but but outstanding, but for anglers looking to target only Snook the action can be had, and once the fish are found the wait can be worth it! Snook season will be open until November 30^th. The size limit is 28”-33” 1 per. Person.

Nearshore fishing has been great for Mackerel, Bluefish, and snapper over the past week and the action should remain good throughout the rest of September. Both fish provide good steady action for the families and friends alike, and provide good table fair if you decide to take a few fish home for dinner!!

Clearwater beach fishing charter

Tight lines,

Capt. Jared

727-831-0111

www.CaptJared.com

August – Clearwater Fishing Charters / Homosassa Scalloping Trips

Posted on August 10, 2016August 10, 2016 by admin

Fishing charters in the Clearwater, Tampa, St.Pete area are hot during the month of August for both the people… and the Fishing!!! For anglers that are willing to fish during the dog days of summer the rewards can be worth it. Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Huge Black drum, Snapper and permit are schooled up and have been providing awesome action, Scallop season is still open, and Night fishing is also an option!

Kids are getting ready to go back to school, but for those that don’t have those obligations and are wanting to get out now is a great time. We have almost exclusively been fishing the morning to avoid the afternoon storms, but this week has been opposite with storms forcing cancellations most of this week, but the rest of the month be should be back on track fishing every day!

Snook have spawned for the most part and are slowly leaving the beaches and passes making there way back into the bays and estuary, not all the fish will leave beaches but the vast majority are in the process of leaving. Snook fishing will be good as these fish will be hungry since they have spawned. Live sardines will be key to fishing the snook in the coming weeks, and having a steady supply will be worth the effort.

Red fishing is turning on better and better each day as the schools of fish come into the bay gathering up for the spawning season. Schools of over slot Redfish can be found this time of year for anglers willing to invest the time, Sometimes it takes awhile to locate the fish as they move up and down the flats but once located and fished with live and cut bait the rewards can be worth the effort. Slot size Redfish have also been around in fair numbers in the areas im fishing.

Monster black drum are covering the bay bridges and for the anglers looking to tangle with these giant fish there have been a ton of them around. Fresh blue crabs fished around the bridges have been producing they brutes, and jigs will also work. These fish range in size from 10lbs up to 60lbs, and once a school is located they are willing to bite.

Snapper fishing has been outstanding. Limits of these snapper have been coming quickly, and they are great table fair. The limit of snapper is 5 fish per person, and they average about 13” in size. Typically we fish around structure, which can be anything from artificial reefs to bridges. Live sardines free-lined or on the bottom work well.

Tarpon fishing has still been hot and the fish of all size are around. Now that the spawn is over the breeder size Tarpon are feeding heavily in preparation for winter, and if you can find them it can be outstanding action. Smaller tarpon are also around in the 1-20lb range and are a blast to catch with light tackle and fly. Tarpon fishing will remain good for the next few months.

Permit have been around for anglers looking to catch there “Bucket list fish”. Permit are schooled up and for anglers looking to target them nothing beats a live crab for these fish. Permit have been in 10-25lb range and will hang around for the next couple of months.

Scallop season is still open and this year has been awesome with nice limits of scallops being caught on most trips. We have been finding scallops in the 2′-6′ range NW of the Homosassa River. The limit on scallops is 2gals per diver, and 10gals per boat. Scallop season runs until September 24^th.

Tight lines,

Capt. Jared

727-831-0111

www.CaptJared.com

July Fishing Report Clearwater Fishing – Homosassa Scallops

Posted on July 10, 2016August 10, 2016 by admin

July has been a hot month as it always is, and the afternoon thunderstorms over Tampa Bay haven’t let us down each day. The fishing has been pretty good as of lately for mangrove snapper, mackerel, Tarpon, and sharks. Scallop season has began in Homosassa, Fl and it is a great way to avoid the heat while spending time with family and friends!

Tarpon fishing has been outstanding this post season and it should remain outstanding by the looks of things. There are tarpon just about everywhere in the bay and they are all sizes from 10 pounds to 150 pounds. Post season tarpon fishing can be some of the best of the year, and fishing with artificial lures like the DOA baitbuster or other swim baits are hard to beat. Look for Tarpon to be around the shipping channel edges, live bottom areas, reef, bridges, dredge holes, and areas holding large quantities of bait. Live bait such as threadfins, ladyfish, pinfish will produce bites, as well as dead baits on the bottom.

Shark Fishing this year in the Clearwater &Tampa area has been outstanding, and maybe even the best I have seen. Sharks can be found just about anywhere bait is present. The larger the bait the larger the sharks. Heavy spinning gear and wire leaders are a must, as sometimes you will hook a giant! I have mainly been fishing along the channel edge with cut ladyfish, mackerel, and jacks for bait and the black tips in the 3′ range have been the most common, with a few hammer heads, bonnets, and nurse sharks in the mix. Remember black tip sharks can be great eating!

Mangrove snapper fishing has been amazing this year while fishing over the pubic reefs inside of Tampa bay. Right now the bait has been tiny and this is the perfect time to target these bay snapper. Look for snapper in the 12-16” range on any structure in the bay right now. If the current is slow you can get away free lining small white baits on a 20lb leader with a #2 hook, if the current is moving use enough weight to reach the bottom. The limit on snapper is 10 per. Person at 12”.

Spanish Mackerel have been all over the bay along the channel edges and some of these fish have been quite large! Fishing along the dump banks that line the edge of the channel has been producing limits of mackerel if you are will to weed through the lady fish. Once anchored along the edge of these bacnks deploy some chum, and keep it flowing and the action will find you, and once it starts it doesn’t stop. Use a 40lb. Leader and a long shark 1/0 J hook for best success .

Scalloping out of Homosassa, Fl has been decent. Some days limit of scallops are easy other days we don’t always get a full limit, but we sure do have fun trying! Water depths have been between 4-8′. Look for the scallops to be over the patchy grassy sandy areas. The scallops can be in the grass but are harder to see, but during slack tide you will have a good opportunity to get them in the grass. The limit is 2 gals per. Person or 10 gals. Per. Boat in the shell. Remember to be careful around other boaters with dive flags up and idle if you are with in a half mile or less. I see to many boats speeding around boats with divers in the water, and remember to always have someone on the boat to be a look out and keep an eye on everyone in the water. Scalloping season will run until September 24^th and if you want book a scalloping charter give me a call.

Bit Report: Bait has been small and a ¼” cast is required. Larger bait can been found around the markers and bridges. Cut bait is a great alternative to live bait this time of year. For Snook fisherman live grunts and pinfsh can be caught on sabki rigs tipped with squid.

Tight lines,

Capt. Jared Simonetti

727-831-0111

www.CaptJared.com

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Tampa Bay Fishing Report – End of Feb.

Posted on February 24, 2015February 24, 2015 by admin

Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Report

Fishing over the past week in Tampa Bay has been tough with the coldest cold fronts of the year. Fishing has been tough due to the fact that it is 70 degrees one day and 50 degrees the next, coupled with strong winds it hasn’t been easy. Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Black drum have still been the main targets as they are the most susceptible to the cold conditions.

Trout fishing has still been fairly consistent as long as the tide is moving and the seas are calm. Live shrimp fished on the bottom has been working slightly better than fishing with a float, as the fish have been holding closer to the bottom with the conditions. Jigs fished slowww have still been producing good result. The key when fishing with jigs over the past week has been not only work it slow, but being able to feel the strike as they haven’t as aggressive. Reeling when the fish bites has worked better than setting the hook as they have been short striking.

Jake with a nice trout while on a fishing charter in Clearwater, Fl.

Redfish have picked up with the passing of the new moon and more fish are showing up. A lot of the fish have been quality mid slot to upper slot fish, but they haven’t been willing to eat, but there are always a few that will! The small “Rat” size redfish have still been abundant and are more than willing to eat. Docks, Oyster bars, and mullet schools have all been holding fish, and once you find a few you are able to build a pattern fairly quickly.

Tony and Pam were visiting Clearwater Beach and decided to do some fishing! They caught some nice Trout, along with some Redfish.

Sheepshead and black drum have still been around and have also been willing to bite even though the temperatures are down. Most of the sheepshead have left the inshore docks and pushed out to the near shore reefs and rock piles in 12-20′. Live shrimp or fiddler crabs fished on a light jig head or a knocker rig have been producing good results. Black drum have still been around the inshore docks and oysters, and have have been common catches when targeting redfish. Most of these drum have been smaller fish in the mid 20” range. The large black drum over 30lbs should be showing up here in the coming weeks.

Hopefully this will be the last of the major cold front for the year, as Spring is just around the corner and Kingfish and Mackerel season should be here in no time! So while the weather isn’t the best take time to get your gear ready and your trips booked.

Tight lines,

Capt. Jared Simonetti

727-831-0111