Anchor Management

Anchor Management: Safe boating involves many subjects - I would like to give you a run-down of the many subjects involved with boating safety in the form of a quick Q&. I number them for easy recall.
Anchor Management: Safe boating includes knowing the rules of the road - When my wife and I purchased a 22 foot sailboat in 1962 we were thrilled to sail off the shores of Westport, Connecticut. We were having a grand time when another boater waved their arms to tell us I was on a shoal loaded with rocks.

Naples and Marco Island Fishing Report

Naples and Marco Island Fishing Report: July was hot August fishing should be the same for the Naples and Marco waters. - Fishing in the Naples and Marco back country waters were hard to beat in July. If weather patterns hold the same for August should be just as good just look for a little movement of the fish.
Naples and Marco Island Fishing Report: What can I say, fishing best i have ever seen in the last 30 years. - The only problem with fishing right now is to decide what you would like to fish for. Fishing in the Naples and Marco area is just absolutley some of the best I have seen in my 30 + years of fishing these waters. I hope this continues all summer.
Naples and Marco Island Fishing Report: Holy Cow! Fishing is red hot for Snook and Tarpon. - If anyone asks if we have a decline in the Snook population we can dispell the rumors this week. I have seen more Snook in one week then i have in my whole life living here. Get out and catch some nice fish but please release them gently they are out of season and are getting ready to spawn.
Naples and Marco Island Fishing Report: Getting very fishy in the Naples and Marco area. - The wind has been interesting. I would expect by now to be into summer wind patterns but NOOOO. Ofshore from the Southwest isn't helping things out much. Thank god the fish are here and wanting to eat. Snook, Tarpon, and Reds are in the feeding mood on fly, spin, and bait.
Naples and Marco Island Fishing Report: Great fishing on the near Horizon for the Naples and Marco Fishing areas. Tune in and find out. - Many Many Boats on the water for the Last week of Snook Fishing. The last couple of days, much less and the fish are already responding. I would expect the fishing to get better everyday now thoughout the Naples and Marco area.

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Anglers Outlook: When it comes to grouper, the ratios remain the same

Southwest Florida anglers continue to find productive fishing on most all fishing fronts. Our offshore waters, from 60-feet out, have and will continue to offer some nice size grouper intermingled with several species of snapper that include mangrove, lane and yellowtail. The trick of it all is finding keeper size fish. Naples Fishing Club member Ray Russell sums it all up in his recent e-mail.Full story »