Tampa Mayor Jane Castor finds 70 pounds of cocaine while on fishing trip in the Florida Keys – WABC-TV
WATCH LIVEThe drugs had an estimated street value of $1.1 million, authorities said.TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida mayor had quite the unexpected catch while on a recent fishing trip.Tampa Mayor Jane Castor helped reel in 70 pounds of cocaine while fishing last month in the Florida Keys, her office confirmed on Tuesday.The drugs had an […]
The Winter Tampa Bay Fishing Report with Captain Oliver O’Riordan – Tampa Magazine
FISHING IN THE WINTERWinter greetings to our friends, new anglers and all those who are joining us for the latest edition of the Tampa Bay Fishing Report. We are currently experiencing winter fishing conditions, a season very different from the balmy spring and summer.Truthfully, winter is the most difficult of all Tampa Bay fishing seasons, […]
Saltwater: Tarpon bite has kicked into full swing around the Tampa Bay area – Lakeland Ledger
Tarpon: It’s that time of year and the tarpon bite has really kicked into full swing around the Tampa Bay area and locations elsewhere.Strike Zone, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Elsewhere1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, good numbers of both Spanish mackerel and speckled trout have been each day this week. A few […]
Saltwater: 'Gator-size' speckled trout being caught in Tampa Bay – Lakeland Ledger
Spotted Seatrout: The bite for speckled trout has been very good around the Tampa Bay area this week. Good numbers and some “gator size” fish have been reported in a number of locations.Strike Zone, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Elsewhere1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, there’s not much to report this week. Conditions […]
Saltwater: Sheepshead remains best bet in Tampa Bay – Lakeland Ledger
Sheepshead: Sheepshead remain the most numerous and consistent catch for Tampa Bay area anglers and locations elsewhere.Strike Zone, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Elsewhere1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, both speckled and silver trout, along with whiting have been the most numerous catches this past week. A few white grunts have also […]
Saltwater: Gag group getting good numbers in Tampa Bay – Lakeland Ledger
Gag Grouper: Good numbers of keeper size gag grouper have been caught around the Tampa Bay area and locations elsewhere this past week.Strike Zone, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, Elsewhere1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, both speckled and silver trout have been caught this past week. Spanish mackerel and bonnethead sharks have also been […]
Saltwater: Redfish biting in Tampa Bay after hurricane waters clear – Lakeland Ledger
1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, Spanish mackerel have been caught every day this week. Good numbers of redfish have also been caught, including a couple in the upper slot. Speckled trout, whiting and jacks are also biting. A good size blacktip shark was also caught over the weekend, reports Big Pier 60 Bait […]
SALTWATER: Snook fishing is very good around the Tampa Bay area – Lakeland Ledger
Snook: Snook fishing is very good around the Tampa Bay area and locations elsewhere. Many of the fish are post spawn and feeding aggressively.Strike Zone, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Elsewhere1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, Spanish mackerel are biting every day. A few tarpon have been caught again this week ,along […]
Snook bite remains strong in many spots in Tampa Bay – Lakeland Ledger
1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, Spanish mackerel have been caught early in the morning, every day this past week. A good variety of fish are biting including snook, speckled trout, mangrove snapper and grunts. A black sea bass and a pompano were also caught. A couple of tarpon were also hooked this week, […]
New year begins with Pompano biting around Tampa Bay – Lakeland Ledger
1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, sheepshead, whiting, speckled trout and silver trout have been the most consistent catches this week. A couple of Spanish mackerel were caught and on Tuesday, a 22-inch black drum came over the rail, reports Big Pier 60 Bait & Tackle (727-462-6466).2: At Madeira Beach, the tripletail bite is […]