Game fish in the Gulf of Mexico

Fishing for Permit in Tampa Bay

Posted on July 31, 2017 at 12:00 pm by Charles Walker / Fishing, Game fish in the Gulf of Mexico

Recently, while looking through my photo albums, a friend of mine came across some pictures of permit in the thirty to forty pound range. Before long, a permit trip became the topic of conversation……

In Search of Mighty King Mackerel

Posted on July 31, 2017 at 11:37 am by Charles Walker / Fishing, Game fish in the Gulf of Mexico

Eight AM; Tuesday morning. High tide is at 10:30 AM. The boat is loaded with tackle, ice, lunch, and two king mackerel fishermen. On our way down the ICW to Pass-a-grille Pass, we see greenbacks on the surface…..

Fishing the Tampa Bay Shipping Channel

Posted on July 25, 2017 at 9:59 am by Charles Walker / Fishing, Game fish in the Gulf of Mexico

Tampa Bay is not only the largest estuary in Florida, but it’s also the Gulf coast’s most diverse area in terms of underwater topography. The bay itself averages seven to twelve feet deep over most of its area….

Tips on Deep Trolling

Posted on July 24, 2017 at 10:01 am by Charles Walker / Fishing, Game fish in the Gulf of Mexico

Several of the Suncoast’s most popular gamefish are found at many different depths. Some species travel up and down the water column…..

Basic Bottom Fishing

Posted on July 24, 2017 at 9:46 am by Charles Walker / Fishing, Game fish in the Gulf of Mexico

Bottom fishing is probably one of the easiest methods of all to learn if you are new to salt water fishing and want to catch fish, instead of just going for long, usually unproductive, boat rides….

Pier Fishing at the Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Posted on July 20, 2017 at 1:58 pm by Charles Walker / Fishing, Game fish in the Gulf of Mexico

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The name evokes a lot of different feelings among residents in the Tampa Bay area. Many people have a feeling of pride because of the length, height, and unique appearance of the new cable stayed bridge that opened…..

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