If I was asked 6 months ago about my thoughts on the use of advanced sonar/plotters on my Hobie Kayak, I would have said, “I prefer to keep it basic and clutter...
Author - Capt. Ross
Owner of The Intrepid Angler, Captain Ross hails from the historic waters along the Caloosahatchee River. He has a been a fishing guide and outdoor professional working the waters of Florida and Alaska over his career. He now permanently resides in Cape Coral offering anglers exciting opportunities to target trophy gamefish around Southwest Florida on a custom Pathfinder 2500 Hybrid Bay Boat.
Spring Tarpon Kickoff: Early March Fish Beginning to Show – Fort Myers, Sanibel, Cape Coral, Pine Island
We’ve finally warmed up here in Southwest Florida. Over the past two weeks, inshore water temps have reached the upper 70’s and even low 80’s in some...
It’s mid winter here in Southwest Florida. So far, it seems like the weather can decide what it wants to do. Overall, it’s been quite mild temp wise, but...
Late Season Tarpon, Cobia & Snook – Pine Island, Sanibel, Fort Myers, Cape Coral Inshore Fishing Reports
Fall is certainly here in Southwest Florida. We just finished up a fantastic month of fishing in October. The past week has offered some incredible Tarpon and Snook...
When you already live in paradise (Southwest Florida) where do you go on vacation? Most folks try their best to find a way to visit our neck of the woods, while us...
Best Crab Baits For Redfish – Lures For Bull Reds
Redfish love to eat crabs. It’s a primary forage for bull redfish that frequent inlets all around the southern coasts. While the effectiveness of using real crab...
I had the pleasure to fish with F&S Staff writer Nate Matthews this spring during a Hobie Kayaks writers event out of Captiva Island. Check out the full article here...
This month we joined Captain Scott Lum of Outcast Sportfishing Charters located in Cape Canaveral, FL for a half-day fishing trip for tripletail. Capt. Scott Lum has...
Robbie’s Marina in Islamorada, FL offers a unique experience for anglers and adventurous travelers. For years, this marina has allowed customers to purchase a...
August Fishing Report: Dog Days for Tarpon, Snook & Redfish – Pine Island, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Sanibel Island
It’s the end of August here in Southwest Florida and it sure has been a hot one. It was a fairly uneventful month weather wise, with the usual barrage of heat...