The red fish action was much better than it has been over the last few trips and today's group caught some nice ones. I had Eric, Andrew and Jim on board for the day out of Pete's Pier Marina for a full day inshore Crystal River charter. The morning began to a steady incoming tide and we found some quality red fish. We did have to move around some and they weren't on any one key. Free lined live shrimp was the bait of choice. Our next stop was trying to get a good trout bite going. (If your planning on targeting trout anytime soon, I suggest running to at least 10ft of water if the weather allows). We caught a couple keepers inshore, but the conditions were a little to bumpy to run offshore to where the action is. We had a nice catch and the gang had a great time. Here's Andrew with his big red fish of the day... Capt. Dan

A quick red fish bite this morning for John and Brian, but the keeper trout were non existent. We left from Pete's Pier Marina just before 9am, ran out to the keys and fish on! The guys caught a nice pair of slot sized red fish in a matter of minutes and I said lets go find some trout (so I thought). We tried several places inshore and caught plenty of under slot trout, but I was cursed and couldn't produce a keeper today. The winds finally calmed around noon but by then, it was time to head in from our 1/2 day charter. I thank you guys for all your hard work and we'll find those trout next time. Here's Brian with his first red fish... Capt. Dan

Bad weather and a couple last minute cancellations; I was worried if I was gong to be able to make it out this week. I originally had a an offshore cobia trip scheduled for today, but the conditions were not going to be favorable for doing so. However, I got a last minute call from Matt and Missy to try an squeeze a 1/2 day inshore charter in and the weather and circumstances worked out nicely. I met this great couple at Pete's Pier Marina and we had some luck finding a couple trout and red fish. We ran the backcountry and Salt River areas and with them being from New Jersey, they loved seeing the real Florida. We took a couple pictures of the fish, released them and called it a day. It was a pleasure meeting you both and look forward to seeing you again soon... Capt. Dan

Day two with the Hansen party at the Homosassa Fishing Club and my guests today were Lee and Richard. After a banner day yesterday offshore, the guys requested trying for a red fish or two. I let them know the bites been off a little, but we'll give it a try. Well, as luck would have it, we did find a couple beautiful slot red fish and a under slot to start the day. Free lined live shrimp was the bait of choice for the red fish. We left the keys and made a short run to the grass flats and began picking up a few trout. The guys did great on the trout and caught 10 keepers up to 23" to end their fishing trip, before we fixed our famous shore lunch. Me and Capt. Z prepared all the fixings and another fine day out of Homosassa was in the books. I thank you all for the fun time and look forward to seeing you soon... Capt. Dan

We made the run to the spotty bottom areas off Crystal River today and the trout were very cooperative. I had two guests from Europe on board today and they experienced not only a beautiful day, but some excellent fishing. The trout action was steady all morning with several keepers coming on board and eventually, we reached our limit of healthy speckled trout. Bourbon colored Lil' Johns and motor oil DOA cal shad tails were the baits of choice. The usual mixed catch of sharks, sea bass, lady fish, etc... kept us quite busy. On the way in we stopped along "the wall" and picked up a keeper red fish to end our trip. I can't thank you both enough for such a great day and I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay. Here's Graham and his wonderful girlfriend with a fine catch... Capt. Dan

Another unexpected change in the weather pattern and a late season cold front came through today. Brad and Bill joined me out of Crystal River for a full day of inshore fishing and I'll say "it was a tough one". The water temperature dropped in to the upper 60's and it just about gave the fish lock jaw. We worked hard for our strikes and did catch four nice keeper trout to show for our efforts. The day stayed chilly and I would have paid for a pair of jeans, if I could have bought some on the water. The wind was picking us and gusting strong, so we spent the afternoon in the creeks red fishing. The red fish were just as tough to find as the trout for us, but Bill saved the day and landed a just over 18" red fish to end the day. I appreciate all your patience today guys and we'll go get them tomorrow. Here's Bill with a brightly colored multi spot red fish... Capt. Dan

Day two at the Homosassa Fishing Club and I had the pleasure of having the Fuson family on board for the day. Capt's Zorn, Spratt and Toney were on the trip as well and trout, red fish and another fine shore lunch was on order. It was a little misty leaving the club dock just after 8am, but the skies soon cleared and what a beautiful day on the Homosassa flats. My team caught some nice trout for the first couple hours of the morning and once the tide was right for red fishing, we added a couple of them too. Free lined live shrimp for the red fish and DOA deadly combos rigged with bourbon colored Lil' Johns were the baits of choice for the trout. I thank you all for a great time and look forward to your next visit to Homosassa... Capt. Dan

I send a big thank you to my great guide friends; Capt's. Mark Zorn, William Toney, Rick Spratt, Jonathan Hamilton, Don Chancey and Clay Shidler for doing an outstanding job with this years Veterinary group. This years trip consisted of seven boats with 17 anglers and "wow", did we catch them. The boats totaled over 80 keeper trout with a couple nice red fish, Spanish mackerel and Capt. Z's team won big fish with a heavy weight snook. I was a little worried with the weather forecast, but we dodged a couple showers and made it through the day. Nicole did great planning the trip and all the guests had a excellent Crystal River fishing experience. Here's my crew with fine catch of trout and we even released several keepers to leave some for tomorrow... Capt. Dan

Breezy and overcast skies were today's conditions out of Crystal River. Jim, Bob and Mel were my guest and we began today's Crystal River charter catching a couple salt river red fish. We pulled up to one of my favorite oyster bars, free lined some live shrimp and it was fish on. We caught a couple nice keepers with one being just under the 27" mark. Our next stop was drifting off the keys and the guys had a great catch of trout. Once again, root beer and bourbon colored Lil' Johns were the ticket under DOA deadly combo cork rigs. I had great time with you all and look forward to seeing you again soon... Capt. Dan

A busy day out of Homosassa with the CCBA fishing tournament going on, but we fought the crowds and found some nice fish. Myself and Captains Mark Zorn and William Toney were at the Homosassa Fishing Club for the day with a 1/2 day of fishing and an afternoon shore lunch on order. We fished the Craft party to a good morning catch of trout and the usual mixed species for a fun day. DOA deadly combos were todays top producers in the rootbeer color to catch the trout. After 1pm we ran to the club island and preparred our famous shore lunch. Luch was great and with a few minutes to kill, I made a quick stop for a red fish or two and we did just that. Jack and Bo caught a nice pair of red fish to end the day and i thank you guys for the fun time... Capt. Dan