• 2013 stripedbass brett
  • 2012 stripedbass Wanding1
  • striper4 61x9
  • striper5 61x9
  • striper3 61x9
  • 2013 stripedbass mchaney
  • 2013 stripedbass rowe
  • 2013 stripedbass jerimia
  • maine2 16x9
  • Striper on the fly
  • Light tackle fishing on the Kennebec
  • Striped Bass Double
  • That's a Biggun!.
  • Fish the beaches for big bass!
  • Fly fishing the flats for stripers
  • Jig fishing the Kennebec rips for stripers
  • Nice 40" early morning Kennebec striper
  • Fort Popham at sunrise

Florida Fishing

Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor

Florida Fishing Charters

MAR - JUN & SEP - NOV

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Maine Fishing

Kennebec River, Casco Bay

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JUN - OCT

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National Assn of Charter Boat Operators Annual Meeting

Just wrapping up two busy days at the NACO annual meeting. This year we met in San Diego. Lots of issues coming at the charter industry over the next few years: possible inspection requirements for guide boats and 6 pack boats, the Uber phenomenon that has turned the taxi industry on its ear is now riling the charting waters and, ever changing fishing regulations will have both captain's and angler's close attention in 2016 and beyond. Oh if it was just as simple as going fishing... Serving on the boards of NACO, the Florida Guides Assn and the Maine Assn of Charter boat Captains is one way I give back to the resource I've been blessed to make a living from for 25+ years. Thankfully we have great groups like NACO, FGA, and MACC protecting the interests of our recreational fisheries.

Took a walk along San Diego Bay this afternoon. One of the largest boat harbors I've seen.

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Can't begin to guess the number of vessels. Everything from day sailors to 100+" long range charter boats.

2016SanDiego2This one has 18 state rooms is 118' long with a 29' beam goes out on trips as long as 23 days fishing the waters off Baha Mexico.

2016SanDiego3The anglers seen here with their carts of gear (one cart for each) are about to board for what will be an adventure of a lifetime. 

Yeh, it's on my bucket list.

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Custom Rod Box Makes Florida Fishing Charter Logistics Much Easier

I retired the ol' Yukon Denali and have a nice (newer) GMC crew cab pickup. Problem - no secured rod storage with a 5'-6" bed... Enters my friend Fred Bogue, a beach and jetty angler who has struggled for years just such a problem. Fred sent me a link to Big Sky Rod Box in MT. Great product and really nice folks but, it only holds up to 6 fly rods... Next I contacted my buddy and sales rep at Hammond Lumber; Matt Stelzer for a bit of brainstorming on available materials. After three days in my workshop here's the result.

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Constructed from metal roofing panels and aluminum angle over a 1/4" plywood substrate

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Weighs about 50 pounds and removes in minutes by undoing four U bolts.

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Holds 9 fully rigged rods up to 9'-6" long. Nicely cushioned cradles, watertight, ventilated and lockable. Even has enough room to accommodate my 8' one piece tarpon spinning rods.

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Charlotte Harbor / Pine Island Sound Fishing Report January 4th, 2016

Charlotte Harbor / Pine Island Sound Fishing Report January 4th, 2016 - Happy New Year Everyone! Welcome to the first of 2016 weekly Fishing Reports from Charlotte Harbor Florida. My guiding season kicks later this month and I'm looking forward to enjoying the sun and warmth of Southwest Florida through early June.

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Conditions: Typical January fishing conditions this week. Low water levels and dropping water temps.

Bait: Mullet, Ladyfish, pinfish, shrimp, crabs

Fishing Tactics: Cool temps and northeast winds will move the water and fish from the mangroves into the potholes and troughs. Concentrate on deeper water with slower presentations.

Species to target: Redfish, Snook Seatrout, Jacks, Spanish Mackerel and Ladyfish.

My Fly Fishing Tip of the Week: Cool water tactics, swap to a sinking or sinking intermediate line and weighted flies. Fish edges and holes.

My Spin Fishing Tip of the Week: Fish slow and low during cool water conditions.

 

7 day outlook: Average temps and northeast winds subsiding mid-week. 40% chance of showers on Wednesday. 

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Obsession Gift Certificates

FL gift certificate

I quick note to wish you all a very Merry Holiday Season! If you are looking for a special gift consider an Obsession Sportfishing Charters Gift Certificate. You can purchase a Charlotte Harbor, FL or a Kennebec River, ME fishing charter in full or partially by credit card and I'll email you a gift certificate that can be printed out. No need to worry about reserving a date, we can do that later. Simple! Easy! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call/text me at 207-841-1444 today.

 

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Maine Mako Shark Fishing - Slow Motion Highlights

 

Incredible 30 seconds of slow motion highlights of catching a 150 - 200 pound Gulf of Maine Mako caught on 30 pound stand up gear.

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