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ALASKA!
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The summer season is rolling right along...The weather has been a little un-cooperative as we still have snow on the ground in many areas..Rainbow fishing has been exceptional and so have the salmon!! I am still taking bookings for the fall and winter season on the mosquito lagoon so drop me an email and I will get back with you!! Tight lines and great fishing..
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17 Jul 2008 by Captain M. Bales
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ALASKA For the Summer!
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Well, the end of May has arrived and that means one thing...I'm off to Alaska for the summer. I am looking forward to float planes, pacific salmon, monster rainbow trout, and of course, the bears. I shall return at the first of October to resume hunting for those wonderful Redfish on the lagoons. Here are a few photos from this last month's charters.
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23 May 2008 by Captain M. Bales
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Monday April 14, 2008 Mosquito Lagoon
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Mosquito Lagoon continues to shine as one of the finest fisheries in the United States! Redfish, Cobia, Shrimp, Trout, Oysters, Mullet.....Spring is quickly approaching! We are even starting to see some little Pigfish already..Here are some Pictures from this month's charters...
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14 Apr 2008 by Captain M. Bales
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Friday March 14 Mosquito Lagoon
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Another outstanding month of fishing. The water levels continue to be extremely low, causing the fish to school up nicely if you can get to them! Here are a few pictures from this month.
Jerry from Eustis, Florida with a double hook-up!
A rare "NO SPOT" redfish.
Sweet Flyrod red.
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14 Mar 2008 by Captain M. Bales
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Friday February 22 Mosquito Lagoon
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What a busy few weeks! Nine charter trips in 12 days!! The water continues to be very low, the way I like it, and the reds certainly know it. They have been schooled up in massive schools in some areas in very skinny water, these fish are excellent targets with the fly or a properly placed shrimp. Remember to try a super stealthy approach. Here are some photos of the past few weeks.
Frank from Connecticut with a good one.
Andrew is one FISHY Guy, he always gets the great weather and good fishing!!
Winner of free fly fishing trip from Lagoon Bait & Tackle, Wayne Besaw. |
22 Feb 2008 by Captain M. Bales
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Tuesday January 15 Mosquito Lagoon
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The fishing continues to be great, with the fish bunched up in some really nice schools, and the CATCHING continues to be awesome! we've had some interesting weather this past month (including snow flurries on the lagoon!!) Here are a few Photos from this past month of fishing!
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15 Jan 2008 by Captain M. Bales
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Friday 12.14.07 Mosquito Lagoon
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Super skinny Redfish with fish tails-up! !! A beautiful sight-casted fish by Mike Connor of Seattle, Washington. The fish have been really shallow over the last few days and tailing fish have been very consistent. As the water levels continue to be extremely low, these fish have started to school up BIG TIME! Most of the fish have been solid slot sized 20-26" fish, with several oversize guys mixed in. I love this time of year!!
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15 Dec 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Wednesday 11.28.7 Mosquito Lagoon
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The month of November has been excellent, the water level has started to drop and the sight fishing has been AWESOME! Several Gator trout have been caught this month and I've Attached a few photos. Remember that the season is closed on trout until the new year, please use care while releasing these fish! This month looks to be great!
Call Capt Mike at Hotfish Charters to go out & catch yours!
Three Casts = 3 Nice Reds!
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28 Nov 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Saturday 10.27.7 North Mosquito Lagoon
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The fishing has been excellent these past few days. When you locate bait, you'll be sure to find reds lurking..I've attached a few photos of this great week of fishing on the lagoon. Hot bait for the week was a riptide jerkbait rigged texas-style.
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27 Oct 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Friday 10.12.07 Mosquito Lagoon
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I went fishing today with Andrew and Robin on the lagoon and we were treated to an awesome day. The weather was perfect with a light North/Northeast breeze and the fish were certainly cooperating. Trout and Redfish on topwater lures and Subsurface baits. I could not believe that I had a Florida GATOR and a Clemson fan in the boat at the same time?? (And not one fight!) Here are some photos of today's catch! I look forward to fishing with these guys again!
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13 Oct 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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9.28.07 Mosquito Lagoon
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This month continues to provide excellent fishing, the high water has made it interesting, however, fish are still being caught using a variety of methods. The mullet are everywhere with redfish lurking!! Here are a few photos from the past week of charters, Including Sandra from Kansas City with her first ever redfish!
Gary Cissell came all the way from Nebraska to catch this nice Mosquito Lagoon Red!
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29 Sep 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Saturday 9.1.7 North Mosquito Lagoon
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Today I had the pleasure of taking Murry Shaw from Leesburg, Florida on a half day charter. Even with some tough wind conditions; the fishing was fantastic! Here's a great photo of a beautifully colored redfish caught on a rootbeer Conley Grub from Riptide Lures!! I just love those tails!
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13 Sep 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Wednesday 8.29.7 Mosquito Lagoon Redfish Action!
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Today was an exceptional trip; 16 redfish boated on a half day charter!! The fish were caught using a variety of methods including top-water plugs, Riptide Flats chubs and flies. Here is a picture of a fat 27inch red that was fooled by a Dan Johnson custom fly!!
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30 Aug 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Monday 8.20.7 Mosquito Lagoon
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Another fantastic morning! Redfish on topwater!! Here is a Photo of regular Monthly customer Mike Connor from Oasis Productions from Seattle Washington with a sweet 23 inch redfish on the "High-Roller" Also cursory picture of another nice red with yours truly..Its time to get out there....Book your trip today!!!
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20 Aug 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Sunday 8.5.7 Mosquito Lagoon
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More August Trout! Beat the Heat and get out early...This morning's top-water bite treated Brian And Max to some nice trout on a charter with their uncle from Orlando! Here is sample pic of their catch.
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09 Aug 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Thursday 8.2.7 August Trout!
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After a awesome month of fishing in July, August is starting out great! I fished the north end today with Jay Patton and his sons, Spencer and Chandler from Kennesaw, GA. We managed to avoid some bad morning weather and catch some fish. Here are a couple of pics of the boys with some nice trout!
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03 Aug 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Thursday 7.19.7 Mosquito Lagoon!
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Another Riptide Saltwater Lures redfish!! This fish took a Conley grub natural with chartreuse tail. The fishing has been great all week with several fish caught sight-fishing the shallows on the new penny Realistic Shrimp and the Conley Grub rigged with the screw lock jig heads and a short 15lb flouro leader.
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22 Jul 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Thursday 6.14.07 Mosquito Lagoon
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Mike Connor from Seattle, Washington with yet another nice Red!
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16 Jun 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Monday 6.11.07 Mosquito Lagoon
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A RARE day off spent doing some location scouting with my good friend and fellow guide Captain Chip Selman. We located MANY fish tailing today, even got to try some of my new flies!! It looks like fishing is heating up again! So is the sun, Early morning starts are the key...Call today to reserve your trip on this magnificent fishery!!
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12 Jun 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Sunday 6.10.07 Mosquito Lagoon
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We fished a school this morning with conditions almost perfect! No wind and tailing fish! This redfish fell prey to a Riptide realistic shrimp....
Back to Back Reds!!
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12 Jun 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Saturday 3.10.07 Homosassa Springs
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Fishing in Homosassa today was excellent! Today I fished with Brandt and Clark O'Kelley and their friend Mitchell for Spanish Macks! All three boys caught a ton of fish free-lining shrimp. As Mitchell reminded his family at the dock, "we caught so many fish Capt. Mike had us release more than a dozen fish!" Final count was thirty seven spanish that were had for dinner that evening. Great Day Boys!
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27 Mar 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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Saturday 3.24.07 Indian River
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I had the pleasure of fishing with my girlfriend Georgia today on the south end. The fishing was great today as we landed several nice trout and two large redfish! Call to reserve your trip now!
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27 Mar 2007 by Captain M. Bales
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