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SIGHT FISHING GIANT BLACK DRUM ON FIRE!
January 3, 2023
In the winter months a large migration of spawning adult black drum move into the esutary. Most days we chase large schools of them on the shallow flats and some days target them in the deeper pockets. Theres no better time than the next couple months to target these monsters.
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Tarpon on fire!
July 21, 2022
No better time to catch large tarpon in central florida!
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Tarpon Run
July 20, 2022
Matt and Olivia both caught their first tarpons! It was Another great day of tarpon fishing!
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Stellar Sunmer fishing
July 17, 2022
Redfish, black drum, snook, sharks and snapper are on fire.
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Trophy class tarpon
July 13, 2022
The giant tarpon migration has been on fire this year! We have seen a lot of fish in the **hidden content**lb range this year and one fish measured out at 211 lbs. It was intense yet incredible 3hr battle, and there is still plenty of fish to come. Dont miss your chance at a fish of a lifetime!
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Trophy Tarpon are here!
July 8, 2022
Large tarpon have arrived in central florida and coastal trips for them are available! We are steadily seein large tarpon every trip now!
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Xavier Groenendyk
Edgewater, Florida, United States
New Smyrna Beach Fishing Charters
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In Central Florida, there’s a magnificently diverse ecosystem a stone’s throw away from Orlando. Close Encounters Fishing Charters will take you from the inlets and the beaches to the creeks and bays of Mosquito Lagoon, to the beautiful lakes ...
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