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Above: Goliath Grouper can grow to over 700lbs and can be caught year-round. They offer an excellent challenge and will leave you with a story (and photos) that you will never forget! Want to see other videos of recent trips? Visit Boca Grande Inshore!

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Above: A juvenile Goliath Grouper taken in Late December from Charlotte Harbor near Boca Grande Pass.

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Above: Amberjack (a close relative of the Pacific Yellowtail) are known for their superior fighting prowess. Often found in large schools, they can offer non-stop action for hours on end and grow to over 100lbs.

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Above: Redfish, like this true triple-header, are a staple of inshore fishing during the colder months.

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Above: Target species while fishing the waters of Southwest Florida: Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Shark & Goliath Grouper.

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FLATS AND BACKCOUNTRY FISHING - Southwest Florida offers the perfect backdrop for chasing Redfish, Snook, Trout, Tarpon, Black Drum and more on light tackle and fly. From Lemon Bay, Charlotte Harbor, and Pine Island Sound to the Myakka, Caloosahatchee, and Peace Rivers, you will not find a more fishable area with less fishing pressure anywhere else in Florida.

BOCA GRANDE PASS TARPON FISHING - Tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass is simply fantastic. There is a reason Boca Grande is known as the Tarpon Capital of the World. The huge congregation of Silver Kings to the area cannot be matched anywhere in both shear numbers as well as average size. What is considered a trophy fish in most areas is just a run-of-the-mill average size in our area. Tarpon 'season' runs approximately April-September with the prime season taking place May-July. Take your Tarpon fishing trip with one the best and busiest full time guides in the Boca Grande area. On a trip with Captain Tom you are sure to have a lot of action, fight a lot of fish, and hopefully take home the coveted boat side picture of your giant Silver King.

GOLIATH GROUPER FISHING
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GOLIATH GROUPER FISHING - Goliath Grouper (formerly known as Jewfish) are a unique challenge among Big Game Species. These fish require specialized techniques, preparation, tackle, and local knowledge to make your trip a success. With fish often pushing the 500lb mark and beyond, you will be in for an experience that simply cant be matched by any other species. Trips with 10 or more fish landed are common, with fish over 300lbs a very common occurrence. These giants can be found both inshore and offshore, with Southwest Florida being home to the largest and healthiest population found anywhere.

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