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Fall fishing is going off! Redfish trout and snook are being caught as fast as you can get a bait out this week!

Spring is heating up and with it so is the fishing! Expect to catch big bruiser reds like this throughout spring along with gator sea trout, an... more

Fishing in Tampa is heating up! Big snook have finally made there move near the beaches and are aggressively feeding before they spawn! We should ... more

Sharks all around ! Warmer water temp as push the fish off to deeper cooler water. Sharks are a great fishing in light tackle and willing particip... more

Trout fishing was excellent on a day when we have few options because of the wind. Versatility and years of experience pay off Tampa Bay Fishing C... more

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From sea to table in under 2 hours! Some new to fishing clients got a good sized Spanish mackerel for a hook and cook any hula bay Resturant next d... more

I don’t usually post a picture of myself with a fish but this one is a post worthy pic. While still offer live bait trips I also offer trips for 2 ... more

Spent some down time dusting off the Banshee and organizing my tackle boxes. It’s the time of year when the winter tides get very low and the Bansh... more

Redfish action has been consistent in the incoming tides around the new and full moons. Trout and Spanish mackerel have been plentiful for rod bend... more

I’ve been spending the weekends beating the heat in homosassa Fl searching scallops with clients. During the week I’m in Tampa fishing, however I d... more

In the pic the scalloped is on the hunt. Scallops have been anywhere from 3-6 ft. Limits are possible with very experienced scallopers, however ju... more

Hit the tide right and the snook bite has been hot! Redfish mixed in and the occasional larger speckled trout. Trout fishing remains solid and the... more

Check out my latest report on the website
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Fluctuating water temps have kept us bouncing from early spring patterns to late winter patterns every few days it seems. On a recent trip while c... more

Glen and Greg hired me to go deep into the back country to target snook and redfish with artificial lures. As it often goes the weather pattern changed and the southerly winds moved the fish around a bit. We adapted. I had to work the areas diffe... more

Glen and Greg hired me to go deep into the back country to target snook and redfish with artificial lures. As it often goes the weather pattern cha... more

Ryan wanted a couple fish for dinner and we were able to find some feisty silver trout. Silver trout and spotted trout are similar species silvers just don’t have the spots. While small they are very tasty and make a great meal once you’ve gotten... more

Ryan wanted a couple fish for dinner and we were able to find some feisty silver trout. Silver trout and spotted trout are similar species silvers ... more

This hot mess got on the fish today in Tampa bay!

Winter has arrived and so have the trout! We found a variety of winter fish in sever different spots today. However trout were the most prevalent species. Live shrimp and jigs both produced great action on a cool windy day in Tampa Florida. Tampa... more

Winter has arrived and so have the trout! We found a variety of winter fish in sever different spots today. However trout were the most prevalent s... more

I often get asked what my favorite lure for redfish this time of year. Black and gold is the color! This bait by DOA is called a shadtail A steady retrieve got got this redfish to strike hard. Snook, trout snd redfish are all on the menu fishing ... more

I often get asked what my favorite lure for redfish this time of year. Black and gold is the color! This bait by DOA is called a shadtail A steady... more

Did a little foggy morning R&D for an upcoming trip. I seldom do that, but it’s skinny water tailing redfish. I can’t pass up the opportunity when... more

It’s that time of year again, time to break out the Banshee 17 and get after the skinny water fish with artificial baits. This is a trip for one o... more

Winter has arrived! At least for now. This last push of cold air should have the big trout in the deep pockets with dark bottom. Now offering trip... more

Fronts are beginning to make it this far south, it feels like fall is in the air. Northerly winds become a little more prominent as do severely low... more

An article I wrote on how to pick your fishing guide https://swiftfishcharters.com/blog/2019/03/11/how-to-pick-your-guide-tampa-fishing-charters/ ... more

Latest report
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Double trouble on a slowish bite today! Picked off s few fish here and there then stumbled into a solid trout, mackerel and ladyfish bite for a st... more

Some nice red fish mixed in with the snook lately. Kendall got this nice one while snook fishing on a recent fishing charter in Tampa Bay. Give me a call or text to get in on the action while it’s hot!
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Some nice red fish mixed in with the snook lately. Kendall got this nice one while snook fishing on a recent fishing charter in Tampa Bay. Give me ... more

As a full time fishing guide in Tampa, Fl. It is often difficulty i find the time to fish with family and friends. Got out with my Dad recently, gr... more

What fun morning for Mr Ken’s 88th birthday fishing trip. His ancestors where preachers and pirates. According to him Riddles Bay in Bermuda is na... more

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Been fishing this kid since he was 5 Book your spring or summer family fishing adventure in Tampa Bay with an experienced, established and indepen... more

Snook have been the hot bite. Live bait or artificials. Clients have been also getting a mix of trout while targeting snook. Out going or incoming ... more

This Tampa Bay Fishing charter I had 12 doz shrimp, we got to our first spot and Natalie asked if she could use her fly rod... bunches of small trout and ladyfish at every stop. Size didn’t matter, she said she had never caught so many on fly in o... more

This Tampa Bay Fishing charter I had 12 doz shrimp, we got to our first spot and Natalie asked if she could use her fly rod... bunches of small tro... more

Spanish mackerel reign supreme as the top spices in Tampa bay at the moment. Snapper are also around and make great table fare! Or is you’d rather... more

Father’s Day gift certificates available! 50 dollars off if you pre pay! Valid for 6 months. Catching snook, trout, sharks, mackerel and much more ... more

Sunday just opened up give me a call to book an adventure with the kids. Lots of action to keep them busy and having a good time. Make some summer ... more

Right after securing Bait for today’s trip the sun peeked over the Tampa Bay horizon. Quickly it was gone, followed by a pale grey sky until noon. ... more

Fished recently with David and his 6 year old son Ben. They were not looking to catch anything specific just bend some rods for Ben. Wr had a tight... more

Lots of theses guys around lately. Snook fishing in Tampa Bay is fantastic! Many of the fish are in the 2-6 lb class great fun on light tackle! Ca... more

Sometimes when the bite is on fire 2 fish go for the same Bait... Fishing in Tampa Bay is good despite the cool temperatures. Fishing creeks and ri... more

For his birthday Santiago treated himself to a fishing charter. He has t fished since his boys scout days and wanted to try his hand at it again. I... more

Jessie loves to catch snook! When I’m on a good bite he expects a call. He got one recently and a date was set. It took time for the tide to begin ... more

The water temps have dropped and the skiff has been dusted off and ready for action. Fishing skinny water with artificial boats will be great over... more

Big trout are showing up mixed in with snook. Limiting out is possible but it’s recommended to keep enough for a meal or two so as not to deplete t... more

Game on! Snook bite has been solid along with good trout action on the lower tide stages. Redfish have been mixed with snook and the ever present S... more

Snook bite reigns supreme around the Tampa Bay Area. Trout are also providing solid action during the lower stages of the tide. Book your adventure... more

Snook action on Tampa Bay is hot! Now is a great time to book a Tampa bay fishing charter! Snook bite has been solid, same goes for trout. Wanna d... more

Snook and trout continue to be solid producers for my clients over the last week. Snook are ranging from 22-30 inches. We have been targeting them... more

Post Irma conditions continue to improve in the Tampa Bay Area. Snook trout and redfish all providing solid action in spurts. Water clarity is impr... more

I just wanna catch one snook, we got 2 before the snapper and redfish moved in, finished off the trip with mackerel and sharks. Not a bad deep summ... more

Mattie crushed the sharks and Spanish mackerel, then asked if he could catch a snook He has fished with me since he was about 6. He has a knack for... more

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Surprise catch while trout fishing on a recent Tampa bay fishing charter! Trout, mackerel and sharks are cooperating well, to get in on the action ... more