Looking For Englewood Spots

[Ray]

I will be staying in Englewood for a few days in May. I am looking for spots to fish from shore. I'll be using flies and bait.

Any suggestions would be appreciated greatly. I'll swap info for Striper spots here in New England.

Thank you

Ray

[Jesse]

Ray, I'll be over there in a couple of weeks. I don't know
the area well enough to make recommendations, but this man
sure can.

Contact Dan at this site:
http://www.fintastic.com/spisak/flatsfishing.htm

He is a real gentleman and knows his area.

[boblenaere]

Hi Ray: I moved to this area last March. There are some great spots near Englewood to fish for snook, redfish, and tarpon. Ihope you realize that May begins Tarpon mania season here and most guides will be booked solid. Boca Grande can be fished from shore in May for snook, trout, reds, crevalle jacks, ladyfish, snapper, and of course tarpon (however these are better pursued by boat). I tend to avoid crowds and Boca gets pretty crowded once tarpon show up. We tend to fish the minor tributaries of the Myakka river system by canoe/kayak and wading. Good fishing is available in these shallow river systems in May as the water has not gotten too hot by then. Last May we took reds, trout, snook, jacks, ladyfish, snapper, baby bull sharks and small tarpon in the Myakka during May via canoe. Typically, we were the only one's fishing these areas as they take a little more work and stamina to access. Many days we would take 20+ reds on fly in addition to a smattering of the other fish I mentioned depending on the weather and tides. The reds however always sem to be present and cooperative. I used to guide out of the Saltwater Edge Flyfishing shop in Newport RI (Capt. Bob DeKeulenaere) but don't guide down here yet. While your down here don't pass up frsh water fishing it's absolutely fantastic for largemouth bass in the many freshwater canals and ponds. Just dump in a canoe and have fun. Good Luck and enjoy your trip.

[Ray]

Bob

Saltwater Edge In Neweport!!!!!
I'm down there all the time. Have you been back since it was remodeled? Very nice shop.

Thanks so much for the info. I will be heading down sometime in May. I am trying to get a guide for one half day of back country fishing. I don't think I want to deal with the full contact Tarpon fishing with everyone and their brother out in the pass.

I will be shore fish the rest of the time. Probably throwing some live bait too. My dad is coming with, and he doesn't cast a fly.

[boblenaere]

Ray: Haven't been in the shop for over a year now. I'm glad they are doing well, there are a great bunch of guys working out of the saltwater edge with a lot of local knowledge and they're all a lot of fun to fish with. Next time your down there tell Greg Weatherby I said hello. Have fun on your fishing trip. Bob D.