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Santa’s Sleigh Is Here!
January 18, 2025
Dont let the cool weather fool you. The water temp is perfect for this time of year. Snook and redfish are creeping around the shallows, trout are plentiful on the flats. Sheepshead are ready to harvest, and schools of black drum should be roaming the bay. If you’re lucky you’ll see a cobia,(big fish pictured), if you’re really lucky you’ll get one in the boat! There’s plenty to be had out there in this beautiful weather. Get em’ while they’re still hot!
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As Good As It Gets!
December 6, 2024
After the hurricanes, life on the water has been turned upside down. However, the balance of nature has gifted us some of the best fishing ive ever seen! It has been hard to not catch fish! Thousands of redfish, trout, snook, and juvinile tarpon. Bait is all over the place and easy to catch. These conditions should remain until the next serious cold front. We are set up for a fantastic fall season. Book your trip today!
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Everything is Fine!
October 14, 2024
We got smoked by the hurricaneS! But in terms of fishing charters we’re good to go. This redfish was caught amongst many others in between the storms. This is one of the best times of year to fish. It might look a little different out there but the fishing is stellar.
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HOT Bite!
July 18, 2024
The fish are warm and full of energy. Rainy season is here and is cooling things down, making mornings and late afternoon/evenings great. Keeper fish have been Snapper, trout, and mackerel with the occasional redfish. For the gamefish- tarpon, snook, redfish, and jacks have been prevalent. Bait is plentiful and there is no red tide. The state of the union is strong!
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Fall Is Fired Up
October 28, 2023
The bay’s water temperature has dropped significantly in the past two weeks, creating mass migrations of fish. They are feeding heavily before the Florida “winter,” when certain species hunker down like bears in the winter. So the time is now! Spanish Mackerel, redfish, snook, snapper, jacks, cobia, trout, and sharks are mainly what’s biting. Using live sardines has been the method. Fall is arguably the best time of year to fish Tampa Bay. Come get em’!
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Great Start to October
October 6, 2023
The north winds are here and masses of fish are migrating and eating. Based off recent outings, the state of the bay is strong. The fish that are here now should stay until next spring. Meaning quality redfish snook trout cobia triple-tail sheepshead black drum and sharks. Fish to eat or for sport, fish are guaranteed.
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Max Rowe
Tampa, Florida, United States
Downtown Tampa Charters
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Downtown Tampa Charters is one of the most conveniently-located boats you’ll find. Just a stone’s throw away Tampa, you’ll be exploring the skinny waters of the bays, around Downtown Tampa. Captain Max is a true local and has been fishin...
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