Coastal Angler Magazine - August / Fort Myers

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Ladies SW Florida Fishing

by Vicki Fisher

the women are ‘just going to ride along’ as they are not really into fishing. Midway through the charter they have a rod in their hand, they’ve caught the most fish, and are ready to catch their fish of a lifetime! So… I’d like to encourage you to take some time and head to the water. I think you’ll find it relaxing, peaceful and therapeutic to get in touch with nature and all its wonder.

August is also that time of year when large numbers of big Snook and Bull Reds spawn and feed on the flats and in the back-country areas. The higher summer tides and favorable wind directions will ugust is the improve the opportunity at virtually every location from Ft. Myers perfect month to Beach up to Charlotte Harbor throughout Pine Island Sound. Here wind down from the are a few of the best strategies and tactics: hustle and bustle of Try to work the top half of the incoming and outgoing summertime and the 1) tides as this allows you access to more boating and fishing children being home from school. Our locations. Fish the higher tides of the month when possible and the weather here in SW 2) New and Full Moon phases. Florida tends to be HOT 3) Do not sit in one spot to long…if you haven’t had any and HUMID, therefore we start thinking action within 10 minutes move along and come back later at a about school supplies, different stage of the moving tide. Fish live bait, such as shrimp or threadfins, both on the backpacks, new schedules and everything that goes along with 4) bottom as well as under a cork. Cut pinfish work great as well. heading back to school. We have had the pleasure of meeting many new families that came to our area for vacation and wanted to spend a day on the water for some family fun and fishing. While spending It’s always a good idea to pick up a copy of the local Fishing 4-8 hours on our vessel we learn so much about their family and Regulations from your bait shop and keep on hand so that you it’s such a blessing to see the excitement and joy when they catch make sure your ‘bounty’ is legal. fish! Several of our junior anglers have become ‘pen pals’ and write to let us know how they’re doing and find out about the fishing! This is First Mate Vicki Fisher sending you all good luck for great summer fishing! This is just affirmation that they enjoyed their time out on the water I’d love to hear some of your fishing stories and success! Feel free to contact me with or if I can be of assistance at (239) 471-7332 or email fishfacecharters@ with Captain Terry and FISH FACE CHARTERS! So many times, questions yahoo.com

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