The brain-boiling heat from now through September will keep a lot of anglers from going out on the water. But for those who don't mind getting right down there with the fish, it's possible to stay cool and comfortable - and maybe catch more than if you were in a boat. ...more

July 4, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Fred Everson. ...more

June 29, 2008

It has been the hottest June I can remember in 14 years of fishing Tampa Bay, but despite the heat, the fishing was pretty good. ...more

June 25, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Fred Everson. ...more

June 15, 2008

Bait has been everywhere in the Bay for the past few weeks. ...more

June 11, 2008

With water temperatures climbing and the longest days of the year ahead of us in the next few weeks, we will slide into summer fishing patterns. I start my trips earlier in the morning so I can end them before getting into the peak heat of midday or go much later in the afternoon. ...more

June 4, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mel Berman. ...more

May 31, 2008

The wind continued to blow throughout much of May, making it tough to get out in anything but an offshore boat. ...more

May 28, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mike Anderson, right, with "Reel Animals" partner Billy Nobles. ...more

May 23, 2008

Summer fishing conditions are upon us as the air temperature is beginning to hover in the mid-80s and the winds are beginning to diminish. ...more

May 21, 2008