Homosassa Charters

What’s Up in Homosassa?

Pat — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:00:19 +0000

Whoa! Just wanted you to know the fishing has been super this Spring in both the shallow flats of the backcountry and the rockpiles in our nearshore area. Also, this is the time of year that the Cobia migrate through our area, and we have sure been catching our share! So depending on what you are looking to catch we can load up on Gator Trout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Grouper or Cobia, just no name a few. Give me a call – I would love to take you out for a great day on the water.

Just to remind you too Summer is fast approaching and so is SCALLOP season. It is July 1st thru September 10th this year and we are expecting a super year. The dates go fast, especially the weekends, so reserve your date early.

What does an early Spring mean for Florida Fishing?

Pat — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:38:45 +0000

Great fishing of course! Just want to let you know that our migratory Cobia have already hit the shores here in Homosassa. Cobia pass through our area beginning in Spring into early summer. I was out this week and had a sneaking suspicion they might be coming through our area early due to our warm waters. And….yes they are. First trip out this year and I caught a nice one and it only gets better from here. The Redfish are also back to their summertime patterns. The best time to catch those Reds in on the incoming tides. We are now permitted to keep 2 Redfish per person inside the 18 to 27 inch slot size. We are still enjoying the plentiful Sea Trout and have been catching them throughout the Winter including the month of February. February has traditionally been a closed month for our Trout, but the numbers are up and there are no more closed months. We also had a fun experience this weekend catching Spanish Mackerel. So no matter what your fishing preference is, you can enjoy a fun day on the water this Spring here in Homosassa.

So Many Scallops; Come Enjoy the Fun!

Pat — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:23:04 +0000

The 2011 Scallop season is really fantastic. The scallops are plentiful and they are record size this year. Everyone is doing a great job of catching their limits while enjoying our beautiful, crystal clear water. This year we are also enjoying the view while scalloping and watching the starfish, beautful live shells and even a few seahorses.

We are doing really well west of Chassahowitzka Point in water from 6 to 8 feet deep. Scallop limits are 2 gallons whole per person, 10 gallons per boat with 5 or more passengers. A recreational saltwater fishing license is required and is provided as part of your trip. I also provide your snorkling gear.

Scallop Season is extended this year through September 25. The dates are going fast so…. pack up your sun screen and beach towels and come enjoy a great time in the water!

Hello Cobia!

Pat — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:02:38 +0000

Spring fishing in Homosassa is always great and this year is no exception. While we have been pulling in our limits of Trout and the Spanish Mackerel are everywhere, we are now enjoying the catch of our magrating Cobia. I like to fish the outside rock piles in 15 to 20 feet of water, put out some chum and see what the tide brings in. We have been enjoying a mixed bag catch! While we wait on our Cobia to catch the scent and travel in we pass the time pulling in all sizes of Spanish Mackerel, Sea Trout, Blue Fish and Sharks. Here is 17 year old Jackson’s catch from last weekend. The charter was a birthday present from his Dad, and nice catch Jackson! The Cobia will be here throughout May and June, so give me a call and let’s go catch a big one!

I don’t like to brag, but…..

Pat — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:20:30 +0000

Florida’s Spring fishing season is just around the corner and we have enjoyed great weather the last few days. The weather was almost 80 today, the tide was moving in fast and I was ready to go fishing. The water has started to warm up which means the fish will be moving around and hungry. I found a 27 inch Redfish ready for ambush behind a rock pile at the mouth of the River, feeding on the incoming tide and he wasn’t alone. He was mean and hungry and provided an excellent fight on light weight tackle. Spring offers the best fishing Florida has to offer. The Sea Trout season will open again in a few days, Redfish will be moving back in on shallow flats and the migration of Cobia are heading our way. The Spanish Mackerel have already started to show up in the last couple of days. So yes, all bragging aside, come enjoy the weather and the great fishing! Leave the snow and cold weather behind and enjoy Florida fishing at it’s best!

Great Fishing/Great Weather….It must be Fall in Florida!

Pat — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:17:47 +0000

Fishing the cooler Fall weather in Florida delivers a variety of fish. This week I took my clients out to deeper waters and fished the near shore rocks on the lookout for Spanish Mackerel. These fish are fun, fast and fight hard…and there are plenty to be had right now. I put on #2- long shank hooks with live shrimp, tossed out some chum and we were ready for action. Don’t forget to use stronger line (I used 40 pound-test fluorocarbon leader) as some of the fish we caught were 33 inches long and up to 6 and 7 pounds. We also caught some shallow water gag grouper in the mix. As the water continues to cool down, more grouper will return to these rock piles. This week we have also been catching some Redfish and also plenty of Speckled Trout. One of my favorite places for Trout is the pole line at the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge. So, no matter what you want to fish for there is plenty of action. Give me a call and come enjoy the great fishing and the great weather!

It’s Time for Redfish & Trout

Pat — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 19:56:04 +0000

I have been out everyday this week and loading the boat with both Redfish and Trout. That is good news – the larger schools of fish have returned with the cooler water. I have been fishing the tides for Redfish and catching mostly the top end of the slot – 27 inches. We sure have had some big ones too! I have also limited out on Trout several days this week. The fish, both Reds and Trout are hitting on a variety of baits, both live and artificals, so whatever your preference this is sure the time to go fishing. Come on and give me a call and I would love to take you fishing and….. hook you up!

Redfish Fishing Tips!

Pat — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:20:29 +0000

The Fall Season here in Homosassa means great Redfish fishing! The water is getting a little cooler and the schools of Redfish are moving in. I fished the points of the outside islands this weekend on a fast incoming tide. Most of the fish we caught were in the slot, (18 to 27 inches) but we did get a 32 inch in the mix and his picture is attached. Redfish aren’t considered fussy eaters and they are easiest to catch with cut bait resting on the bottom. Just putting the rod in the holder, winding out the slack and loosening the drag is the easiest way to a sure catch – use a circle hook and you don’t even need to set the hook. I also tossed the usual, a 1/2 ounce gold spoon, and this was also successful in producing a few Reds. My favorite way is using a free line with a pinfish and tossing it up close to the shore where the mullet are moving. That’s how we caught the Bull Red! Holding that rodtip high and waiting for the anticipated strike will get your heart racing! Whatever method you choose to use, the two keys to success in catching Reds are shallow and quiet. Shallow can be pretty extreme at times and the Reds can get pretty skittish. I love my specially designed flats boat which allows me to get back into the shallow areas and climb the poling platform to look for surface movement or flashes under the water. The boat motor can spook the fish so I like to pole in or use my trolling motor on slow speed. I use a power pole instead of a splashing anchor to keep our presence a secret. Sure looking forward to the cooler weather and a great season of fishing for those Reds. I would love to take you out and put you on some Reds, just give me a call!

Big Reds are Here!

Pat — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:34:42 +0000

Went out with family today to enjoy a bit of the holiday weekend. Went for a quick scallop trip and then to check out the “Reds”. Oh yeah, that’s what I’m talking about! The redfish have moved in and it’s time to go and catch’em. Caught the outgoing tide with some overhead clouds. I put out some cut mullet and we caught one after another. We all enjoyed a feast of fresh scallops and redfish!

I would love to show you how to catch those Big Reds. I use all top of the line equipment and you will ride in a specially designed flats boat to get in where the fish are….so give me a call and let’s go fishing for those Big Reds.

Labor Day Weekend

Pat — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:17:42 +0000

Labor Day Weekend….signals the end of summer. That doesn’t end the fun here in Homosassa. We had another great scallop tour today. Juliana and her friends went out today and it was easy pick’en. We loaded the boat with scallops and since it is the end of the season the scallops are really big – that means great eating. We went South from the mouth of the Homosassa River and dove in about 6 feet of water. It didn’t take long with group of 6 to gather enough scallops to meet the limit. Sure enjoyed the day with my new friends. Don’t forget - scallop season 2010 ends this Friday September 10th, so if you want to have a great time and load up on scallops give me a call.