Incredible day with Alyse, Tom and Amanda on board. The family met me at the Plantation on Crystal River and we started the day targeting some grouper. The team did fantastic and brought four nice keeper gags to the boat, with the largest at 17lbs. The grouper bite slowed, so we ran to the outer points and had an awesome red fish bite on free lined live shrimp. While staked out, I saw one of the largest red fish I've ever seen swim by and all I could say was "Oh My Goodness". Well, as luck would have it; I moved to the next point and we got her. Alyse was on the rod and did a beautiful job reeling in this awesome fish. I estimated it to be around 46" and it is by far the largest inshore red fish I've caught on a charter. We took several pictures, revived her and watched her swim away. A truly memorable trip and congratulations to everyone for the excellent day... Capt. Dan

A fun day with My Uncle Dick visiting from Maine. He is in a band and is performing this week at the Villages Monday and Friday. We had this Saturday scheduled for quite sometime and it was a good one. We started the day trolling up some grouper on Rapala plugs and put a pair of nice gags on ice. For a change of pace, we staked out on some outer points and had some really good red fish action. We released all the red fish and caught several small snook in the back country on jerk baits to wrap up the day. A fun time man and good luck at the "Gig"... Capt. Dan

I was fortunate to hit the "Rock Star Limit" today with the Short family and we hit the big three. Tim and Jeanne had an awesome day out of Crystal River with some fantastic grouper, trout and red fish action. We began the day on the cork rigs targeting trout and did very well. Watermelon red flak MirrOlure Lil' Johns got the trout going and after a great catch of trout, we ran to the rocks for the grouper. The cooler gulf water temperature turned the gags on and fishing just a couple rocks; we had four fine grouper on ice. To top off the day, I made a run south to the keys and the husband and wife team boated a fine pair of slot red fish to finish the big three. An awesome day and I thank you both for the great day... Capt. Dan

Some more great inshore trout and red fish action with Steve and Terry on board out of Crystal River. The trout were not quite as happy as they were the last couple of days, but we still did very well on DOA deadly combos; until we started red fishing. The red fish though, were in a really good mood. Live shrimp in the mullet schools produced the reds and I thank you both for another great Crystal River charter... Capt. Dan

Frank and Chuck were my guests today out of Crystal River for this Wednesday and these gentlemen had a fine inshore slam. The trout bite began our day again and in less than an hour, ten fine keeper speckled trout put smiles on the guys faces. As an added bonus, Chuck caught a couple nice snook with one making it into the slot for an extra special dinner treat. The tide was getting right for red fishing just before noon and we boated a handful of slot reds, before we called it a day. A really fun day and I look forward to next time... Capt. Dan

I'm still inshore fishing while the wind is up, but soon as it lays down; the grouper action should be happily waiting. The bite is quite good on the trout and red fish and my solo Crystal River charter with Pat on board today was great. He and I pretty much did the exact same plan as yesterday's trip, but we did have a bit more water to red fish. We caught a couple nice red fish on free lined live shrimp and ended our day drifting the flats and limiting on trout. Always a fun day with you on board bud and I look forward to next time... Capt. Dan

It would have been a good one to fly a kite today, and the wind was a steady 15mph out of the NE. Our first real cold front was upon us today and it sure turned the inshore trout on. The gulf water temperature dropped in to the mid 70's and the Barlow team on board with me, did outstanding. There wasn't a bunch of tide to work with for red fishing, but we picked up a pair of keepers before the water dropped out. Next up though, we made two drifts over some spotty bottom and the trout bite was on. DOA deadly combos were the ticket and the team and I put 20 nice keepers on ice to call it a day. Great job guys and I look forward to next time... Capt. Dan

Hello everyone, not to much to report over the last couple of days with Hurricane Matthew sending gusty winds our way. I've had to cancel from Wednesday on and hopefully, I'll getting back on the water Monday. We'll see you soon... Capt. Dan

A very slow grouper bite today and the bite definitely wasn't on for the gags. Lee and Clell were with me for the day and we sure covered some ground. I fished several ledges and scattered rocks for a couple shorts and 3 break offs. We gave it our best and some days, that's how fishing goes. On the way in though, I made a quick stop on a point and Lee caught a nice red fish, before the rain chased us in. I thank you both as always and I look forward to next time... Capt. Dan

A nice shallow water bottom fishing trip today with Linda, Mark and Bill on board. We stayed shallow today in the 10ft range and turned a couple nice gags. Both live and dead baits worked equally well for us and four nice keeper sized grouper came on board. We released several in the 22" to 23" range as well and I thank you all for the fun trip... Capt. Dan