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Florida Fishing News - John Preeg: Weather affects fishing in Southwest Florida (Naples Daily


John Preeg: Weather affects fishing in Southwest Florida (Naples Daily News)
August typically means light east winds, calm mornings and plenty of snook and tarpon. Unfortunately, this past week, whatever rookie weather god was controlling the conditions in this area must have been oblivious to this August tradition. There were blustery west winds, morning storms, rough, dirty waters, and the snook and tarpon were about as common as condominium sales.

'Joe Cool' suspect: Co-defendant held me at gunpoint (CNN.com)
MIAMI, Florida (AP) -- A man accused in the slayings of four people aboard a charter fishing boat last year testified Wednesday that his co-defendant was responsible for all of the killings and that the man threatened him at gunpoint.

IF YOU GO (Miami Herald)
To book accommodations and a scalloping/fishing trip through Steinhatchee Landing, call 352-498-3513. You can also charter or rent boats at Ideal Fishcamp and Motel (352-498-3877); River Haven Marina (352-498-0709); Paradise Suites (352-498-5005); Westwind Fish Camp & Motel (352-498-5254); Sea Hag Marina (352-498-3008); and Keaton Beach Marina (850-578-2897).

Posted by Captaingrubby at August 14, 2008 09:15 AM