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August 11th, 2010
By Captain Steve of Pepperfish Key Charters Leave a Comment For The Community

Steinhatchee Fishing GuideScalloping is such a refreshing summertime activity. We continue to pick up limits of the shellfish. In fact, the only day we did not get our limit was due to weather cutting our day short.

I included a photo of a water spout, which illustrates how quickly these summer storms can grow and become violent. We watched this storm and spout develop out of nothing but a small dark cloud in about 20 minutes.

Whether in the boat fishing or in the water scalloping, it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on the surrounding horizon.

Now a days, the marinas are good about monitoring radar and broadcasting a report on a local VHF channel when trouble is developing or approaching.

I fished two mornings last week before giving in to heat around 11am and jumping in to gather scallops.

We caught a half dozen Speckled Trout up 19″s and 10 or 12Sandtrout, a couple Spanish and we lost count the number of small sharks, Ladyfish, Bluefish and others. We fished with Gulps, various colors, in 8-12 foot grass flats.

We are having a wonderful summer here in Steinhatchee and consider ourselves blessed, not having any oil impact.

Come see us, the water is fine!
GOD Bless and Good Fishing
Captain STEVE KROLL

This Steinhatchee Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll

A Steinhatchee Water Spout

A Steinhatchee Water Spout

A Steinhatchee Scalloping Cool Off / This is the way to beat the summer heat, have fun and get some good eats.

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No Oil And Good Scalloping, Steinhatchee Is Still Paradise

July 20th, 2010
By Captain Steve of Pepperfish Key Charters Leave a Comment For The Community

I know it’s been a while since I submitted a report. I have been busy, Thank the Lord!

So far we have been spared the oil impact. This is the busiest time of year for our community. Everyone, business or individual, are dependent on a successful scallop season, directly or indirectly.

While snorkeling with my customers and picking up our limit of scallops, enjoying crystal clear water, I could only imagine what our little piece of paradise would look like if the oil had came ashore a month ago.

At this writing the latest report is that the cap is holding. We will continue to pray it does hold, and also for the people who continue to work on the well and the folks trying clean up the mess.

Scalloping is what brings most folks to Steinhatchee in the summer. We have plenty, mainly to the north, towards Keaton Beach. The water visibility remains best in that area as well. We have had a lot of rain this year. Areas of the coast where there are many creeks dumping rain water tend to have less clear water. It doesn’t mean there are no scallops, but you need to be able to see them.

Speckled Trout fishing is most dependable on deep flats. High tide in the morning is the condition you need to catch trout shallow. Redfish can be caught in the usual places, but they don’t seem to be very aggressive. So slow down your presentation, or gulps or cutbait.

Come see us, the water is fine!
GOD Bless and Good Fishing
Captain STEVE KROLL

This Steinhatchee Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll

Nice Redfish

Captain Steve Going Artsy Again ...

It's all smiles when the cooler is full ...

It's all smiles when the cooler is full of Scallops

Three Nice Steinhatchee Redfish

Nice, Nice & Nice Steinhatchee Redfish

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“JAWS” IN THE GULF OF MEXICO!

July 12th, 2010
By Captain Nick of Slick Charters Leave a Comment For The Community

On Thursday and Friday of last week, July 8th and 9th, we fished both the outer markers of the Barge Canal, about 10 miles off the Citrus County Coast, and the Grass Flats near Levy County with similar results each trip. Plenty of fish to be caught, but not necessarily the species we prefer to target.

The markers were holding good numbers of Cobia, but they seem to be a little hesitant to bite, and the few we caught were under the 33 inch minimum length. I’m guessing the 86 degree water temps might have something to do with that. Also, the Goliath Grouper showed up, and made landing other fish more difficult than normal. I still get a kick out of watching the expressions on peoples faces when they have their first encounter with these 500 lb. plus monsters.

Speaking of monsters, Friday, just before pulling the hook, I took a look back behind the boat and saw what appeared to be a Bull Shark about 20 feet astern of us. I swear it was Jaws or at least a close relation. The first words out of my buddy Scott’s mouth were “We’re gonna need a bigger boat!”

Although we did get hooked up, it only took a few minutes before he broke us off. I don’t think I own any tackle large enough for a fish that size.

We only had a glance of it’s dorsal and tail fin, but there is no question in my mind that this leviathan was over 1000 lbs. Like Forrest said “You just never know what you are going to get”.

We ran up to the grass flats Friday morning for about an hour and caught Black-tip Sharks, Spanish Mackerel but no Trout.

Although the targeted species are getting harder to find, there is plenty of action. A great trip for the young ones who just want to catch a fish and are not too picky about the species.

Pictured below is Mike Sisco of Ocala with his first Cobia.

Till next time…see you out there.
Good Luck
Captain Nick

This Yankee Town, Florida Fishing Report is from Yankeetown Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick

Mike Sisco With His First Cobia

Mike Sisco With His First Cobia

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Big Bend Fishing Is Alive And Well!

July 3rd, 2010
By Captain Nick of Slick Charters Leave a Comment For The Community

Instead of “How’s the fishing?”, the first thing most people have inquired about over the last few months has been the disaster in the Gulf, and rightfully so.

It’s hard to turn on the TV or pick up a paper without being reminded of what’s going on, what’s being done about it, and of course, who’s to blame.

Meanwhile, we’ve been experiencing one of the best summer time bites in recent history.

Although the near shore (Redfish) bite has been slow due to high water temps, we’ve had no problem getting our limit of Cobia, Trout, and a variety of non-targeted species a little further out.

The outer markers of the barge canal off the Citrus County coast has produced good numbers, and is an excellent place to troll for Grouper on those hot summer days.

Scallop season is open and I’ve heard reports of good numbers off the Gomez Rocks area near Homossasa.

Yes, fishing on the Nature Coast/Big Bend region is alive and well. “Till next time, see you out there!

Remember, God Loves A Fisherman
Good Luck
Captain Nick

This Yankee Town, Florida Fishing Report is from Yankeetown Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick

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Hey Gulf Lovers, We Are All Fine Here In Steinhatchee

June 24th, 2010
By Captain Steve of Pepperfish Key Charters Leave a Comment For The Community

Sure we’re concerned about oil messing up our paradise. We are preparing for the worst and hoping and praying for the best.

Looking at the closure map, the closest oil is more than 150 miles away.

The Governor opened Scallop season 12 days early, Thanks to Pam Wessels (Chairman of our Chamber of Commerce Board), she wrote a letter to Gov. Christ and the Taylor County Board of Commissioners.

In the meantime, we’re fishing and scalloping. And booking more trips. My scallop calender is not where it should be for this time year. I know that many folks are taking a wait and see position, or planning vacations elsewhere. I certainly understand, but I would like to let everyone I speak to know that we’re here, and the water’s fine and the fish and scallops are fine too.

Ann, myself and family picked up 7 gals Sunday after Church and they shucked out a heavy 4 lbs of meat.

Speckled Trout and Redfish have been in their normal summertime patterns.

The Trout bite has been best deep, 6-12 feet.

Redfish bite has been best early, in the usual places, also on morning high tides when access is best and water is at it’s lowest of the day.

Thanks For Checking In, Pray For Our Coast If You Will.
God Bless and Good Fishing & Scalloping
Captain STEVE KROLL

This Steinhatchee Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll

Steinhatchee Reds Make Everyone Smile

Dan & Mark With A Nice bag of Steinhatchee, Florida Scallops

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