Reef & Reel Blog
Oct 15, 2022
Make Fishing a Family Affair in St Pete
Most anglers remember when and where they first got hooked on fishing. And in most cases, it was going out fishing with the family when they were kids.
Oct 1, 2022
King Mackerel Fishing in the Gulf
If you live or spend time on Florida’s Gulf Coast, you’re now in the thick of king mackerel fishing season.
Sep 21, 2022
Dangers of Sun Exposure | Ways to Protect
There’s nothing more refreshing than getting out on the water here in St. Pete when it’s hot. But the Florida sun is intense, and before you know it, it can go from pleasurable to problematic.
Sep 8, 2022
Getting Kids Started in Fishing in St Pete
When you take kids fishing for the first time in St. Pete, FL, it’s all about spending quality time on the water with the most important people in your life.
Aug 24, 2022
Basic Tackle Box Setups for Inshore Fishing
Inshore fishing here in St. Pete refers to fishing the waters closer to land but still requiring a boat to get to them.
Aug 9, 2022
Surf Casting & Beach Fishing in St Pete FL
One of the pleasures of fishing in St. Pete, especially on our white sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast, is the ability to fish from nearly anywhere.
Jul 22, 2022
Summertime Offshore Fishing in the Gulf
The Gulf of Mexico, just offshore the southwest coast of Florida, is well-known for its calm waters, white sandy beaches, and excellent fishing opportunities.
Jul 15, 2022
Where are the Top Tarpon Fishing Spots in FL?
In Florida, there’s fishing – and then there’s tarpon fishing. In case you get the two mixed up, spend some time around a die-hard tarpon angler and you’ll soon understand that fishing for tarpon isn’t just a pastime, it’s an obsession, especially here in St. Pete, FL.
Jun 30, 2022
What Bait Should I Choose and How Do I Use It?
Here in St. Pete, FL, summer fishing is upon us, and you couldn’t ask for better fishing anywhere else in Florida. As its own peninsula spanning the Gulf of Mexico to Tampa Bay, St. Pete affords you some of the most excellent fishing opportunities in not only the state but the entire country.
Jun 22, 2022
It’s Almost 4th of July! Let’s Celebrate Safely Out on the Water
Those of us who have lived here in St. Pete long enough know that boats and the 4th of July can be a match made in heaven. But given a mishap, it can also end up being a match made in hell.
Jun 15, 2022
Spring Fishing in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is one of the indisputably best places for anglers in Florida. As Florida’s largest open water estuary with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and spanning approximately 400 square miles, it boasts over 200 species of fish and fishing opportunities that rival anywhere in the state of Florida.
Jun 1, 2022
Spring Tarpon Run in the Gulf of Mexico
As one of the most sought-after sportfish in the world, the tarpon draws serious anglers from around the globe every year. The spring tarpon run in the Gulf of Mexico signals migration and spawning season for these spectacular silver bullets and offers opportunities for some of the best tarpon fishing in Florida.