What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Fort Myers, Florida for the first time?

Get ready to catch some absolutely stud fish. Cpt. Drew works hard for you to be able to fish hard! I recommend learning how to fish with a spin cast rod so you are ready for this adventure that you are about to embark on that way you don't miss a fish of a lifetime! Good luck fishing and listen to your captain

Bring a camera, bring snacks, bring your drinks of your choice. And be ready to catch fish. The captain knows how to fish listen to him and you will catch fish. Lady fish bring the best fight, trout bring the best hits. Both hit light a north bound freight train.

Ft. Myers has great opportunties for fishing. The Sanibel area is absolutely beautiful. A charter will help you take the worry out of species sizes and limits. They will also get you to the best fishing locations and know which techniques work.

The Snook were a little tougher to find since they were just starting to move into the coves. Perfect time for Sea Trout though, they were really high quality fish and we caught one after another, 22-23 inchers were common. Next time I may wait until the Snook season opens in March and maybe the Red Fish will be moved in a little more by that time. But, I would do this trip over again in a heartbeat, weather was perfect and we found fish everywhere the dolphins were not!

Captain Tom is by far "THE FISH WISHPER"!! We caught fish consistently the entire trip. This great experienced angler really knows where all the honey holes are! This family owned company by far made us feel safe and had tons of fun! We caught everything from grouper, to snapper to name a few. They even offered to filet the fish to take home with us. I have been on many chartered deep sea fishing trips, and this was by far the best one. I would highly recommend Blind Date Charters to anybody looking for a great day fishing!!

Watch the weather patterns and try to get a few warm days in a row to make the snook more active. Still early forTarpon and the normally reliable sea trout are still recovering from the red tide last year so maybe next year might be better it you prefer that species. We had a great time catching lady fish when the water temps dipped and put the snook off their feed. Be prepared for some wind this time of year.

If you are fishing in the morning, especially in March, make sure to dress appropriately (pants, jacket, etc). We used a waterproof case for our phones so we could take videos and pics quickly and didn't have to worry about getting phone wet. And most importantly, Jack knows what he is doing so just relax and enjoy the fishing time!

Only because January can be a crap shoot : ) It was cold the day we fished so things were a bit quiet - but 2 days later is was back in the mid/high 70's and I'm sure much better for those anglers :) :)

Captain Jack was great! This was my daughter’s first time fishing for anything other than freshwater species. Jack put us on the fish! I strongly recommend him!

If sea conditions permit, I recommend that you opt for reef fishing. Inshore is great too, but I like the chance to battle a shark, goliath grouper, cobia or other larger fish...

The snook need accurate casting at structure , the trout seem the easiest to catch often striking multiples times

Talk to the captain ahead of time, align your expectations with the captain, enjoy.

Probably not for snook, would just go in summer. Other species were good though.

Book a charter and Captain Dalton from Reel Adventures SWFL. You won’t regret it. Catch lots of fish

Certainly use a knowledgeable guide and don’t set your catch expectation high. Always better to be surprised than disappointed.

Winter is not the best time to go fishing in Florida, but there are enough fish to make for an enjoyable day on the water.

Remember there is certain fish biting what ever season your in. If you want to target a particular fish, go when that season is hot.

Captain Dalton had great knowledge of the area as well as different species of wildlife. Highly recommend to experienced or new fisherman.

We did the 8am it was a little chilly getting to fishing spot but it was worth it. We just had sweatshirts on worked fine. We were little early so we got started early..

Book a trip with Capt Dillon. He will take care of everything for the first time anglers. We had a blast!

This was early November and an exceptional day. Trust your guide. They will put on the fish if they are there.

Capt Jack was easy going and professional. Made the trip really fun and enjoyable. And we caught a variety of fish which made it both fun and interesting. Really nice morning.

Book Captain Jack - best fishing experience so far. He is professional, experienced and knows all the spots. Great stories also.

If you want to target a specific type of fish check seasons limits and what time of year they are in the area.

Fishing in June was perfect! We had a great time, caught plenty of fish to keep us entertained and happy!

It is called fishing.. Not catching.. just don't keep your expectations too high.. but for me this was my first time fishing in Florida and it did not disappoint

This app made things extremely easy to book and communicate With the captain. Notification prior to the trip were helpful.

Take some lightweight clothes that cover arms and legs if fishing deeper in the mangroves *especially in the late afternoon /evening as the noseeums ( sand fleas) might be hungry!

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and wear clothing that's thin and breathable. Drink water and bring a good attitude. Be prepared to learn.

Your trip is only as good as your captain! Captain Mike Sharpe, Is Knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend his charters!