http://naplesnews.com/news/sports/fishing/naplesnews.com Stories: Fishingen-ussports/fishinghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/24/recreation-back-country-classic-starts-friday-new-/The Back Country Classic has always been the smaller, more intimate event amongst its counterparts in the wildly popular Caloosa Tournament Series. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/24/recreation-back-country-classic-starts-friday-new-/destinationnaples/whatodohttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/24/fishing-report-sharks-are-always-hungry/ The fishing south of Marco Island in the Ten Thousand Islands was not that good this past week. The water was fresh and dirty from the heavy rains, bait was scarce, the afternoons unbearably hot, and the snook lethargic. In other words, it was typical mid-summer fishing. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/24/fishing-report-sharks-are-always-hungry/destinationnaples/whatodohttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/23/hook-need-fish-and-closure/When the line parted, the look on Oliver’s face was one of traumatic loss. He had valiantly fought the big fish for more than a half hour, using all of his skills to land the tenacious behemoth and certainly didn’t anticipate the fish’s sudden surge under the boat that severed the line. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:45:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/23/hook-need-fish-and-closure/sports/fishinghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/18/fwc-florida-attracts-anglers-chum-attracts-fish/With great natural resources and the efforts of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and responsible anglers, Florida is home to some of the highest quality, most diverse fishing in the world. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/18/fwc-florida-attracts-anglers-chum-attracts-fish/floridahttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/17/fishing-report-rains-alter-fishing/Three straight days of heavy rains early in the week will certainly have an effect on the fishing. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/17/fishing-report-rains-alter-fishing/destinationnaples/whatodohttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/10/fishing-report-new-offshore-regulations-went-effec/ If you are an offshore fishermen, you should be aware of the new reef fishing regulations. As of July 1, anyone fishing for reef fish such as snapper or grouper needs to carry a fish dehooker, a venting tool, and use circle hooks only, unless fishing with a jig or lure. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/10/fishing-report-new-offshore-regulations-went-effec/destinationnaples/whatodohttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/07/anglers-outlook-trip-softer-side-fishing/“OK if I bring the “missus?” She just wants to take pictures and stuff.” Don’t know how many times I’ve heard that question over the years and my reaction has always been resolute and consistent. “Dumb question and yes, of course.” Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:46:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/07/anglers-outlook-trip-softer-side-fishing/sports/fishinghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/03/fishing-report-try-avoid-afternoon-fireworks/July has arrived, and that denotes snook and tarpon in the backwaters, grouper and permit offshore and sharks everywhere. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/03/fishing-report-try-avoid-afternoon-fireworks/destinationnaples/whatodohttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/fishing-naples-collins-defends-igfa-inshore-champi/Naples resident Robert Collins defended his grand champion title Wednesday at the International Game Fish Association Inshore World Championship in Islamorada. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:03:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/fishing-naples-collins-defends-igfa-inshore-champi/sports/fishinghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/26/hook-secret-ha-fishing-spots/I’ve been telling you folks for years that our Southwest Florida is a nirvana for those who have a passion for fishing. This is the time of year that the “passion” runneth over for vacationers from everywhere who make it a complete holiday by electing to tow their boats, big or small, here and have a go at our piscatorial opportunities. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:35:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/26/hook-secret-ha-fishing-spots/sports/fishinghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/26/put-overlooked-mangrove-snapper-weeks-menu/The backwater fishing is quite good, but each summer I tend to hear a few complaints from anglers who want to bring some fish home for dinner. Snook are out of season, the limit on redfish is one, and tarpon are a bit bony. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/26/put-overlooked-mangrove-snapper-weeks-menu/destinationnaples/whatodohttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/26/recreation-pregnancy-center-delivers-first-fishing/The First Choice Pregnancy Center is due — for its inaugural fishing tournament, that is — this weekend. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/26/recreation-pregnancy-center-delivers-first-fishing/destinationnaples/whatodohttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/24/hookin-you-june-25-2008/Anglers often become frustrated when unable to relocate a hot spot offshore. Marker floats can solve this problem. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:45:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/24/hookin-you-june-25-2008/sports/fishinghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/24/fish-tales-porgy-action-explosive-offshore-legal-r/On Monday, I fished central Estero Bay with Scott Heiss, his brother, Steve Heiss, their Heiss, dad, Jerry Heiss, and Scott’s 10-year-old son, Nicholas. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:37:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/24/fish-tales-porgy-action-explosive-offshore-legal-r/sports/fishinghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/24/boating-tip-june-25-2008/It’s the little things that can drive your crazy or give you a heart attack on the road. You’re cruising along toward the boat ramp and suddenly you hear that all too familiar sound of a flat tire. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:36:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/24/boating-tip-june-25-2008/sports/fishinghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/24/fishtales2/On Monday, I fished central Estero Bay with Scott Heiss, his brother, Steve Heiss, their Heiss, dad, Jerry Heiss, and Scott’s 10-year-old son, Nicholas. We had a good morning of fishing with live shrimp along the tree lines. Nicholas caught the biggest redfish at 22 inches, and we caught two other keepers at 19-and-one-half inches and 20 inches. The group also caught seven keeper mangrove snapper, and we released a 26-inch snook. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/24/fishtales2/sports/fishinghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/24/fishtales/On Monday, I fished central Estero Bay with Scott Heiss, his brother, Steve Heiss, their Heiss, dad, Jerry Heiss, and Scott’s 10-year-old son, Nicholas. We had a good morning of fishing with live shrimp along the tree lines. Nicholas caught the biggest redfish at 22 inches, and we caught two other keepers at 19-and-one-half inches and 20 inches. The group also caught seven keeper mangrove snapper, and we released a 26-inch snook. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/24/fishtales/sports/fishinghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/24/fishing-tip/Anglers often become frustrated when unable to relocate a hot spot offshore. Marker floats can solve this problem. For coastal fishing, an empty half-gallon bleach jug works well as anything you’ll find at a tackle shop. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/24/fishing-tip/sports/fishinghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/19/fishing/Big snook moved into the passes in the Naples and North Naples area this past week. These large females wait for a full moon and some summer rains, both of which we had this past week, to move inshore for the summer spawn. There, they are greeted by a bevy of smaller males, and the nightly spawning ritual begins. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/19/fishing/destinationnaples/whatodohttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/18/anglers-outlook-fuel-costs-hitting-anglers-too/June seems to be treating Southwest Florida anglers about as nice as it could with some productive fishing and catching on most all fishing fronts. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:09:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/18/anglers-outlook-fuel-costs-hitting-anglers-too//