Sarasota Fishing Book

Sarasota Fishing Book

Captain Jim Klopfer has been running fishing charters in Sarasota since 1991. He is sharing his extensive knowledge of the area along with angling techniques and fish habits.
Tips, techniques, forecasts and detailed maps.

The book also includes a fishing map with Capt Jim's top spots, his monthly fishing forecasts for Sarasota and Siesta Key, species identification, along with reprints of several of his most popular articles in Florida fishing magazines.
Secrets of Fishing Sarasota

Learn about, fishing spots, reels, tackle, hooks, artificial lures and more!

About the Book

“Sarasota Fishing Secrets” was written to help both the novice and experienced freshwater angler understand inshore saltwater fishing specifically here in Sarasota, Florida. However, virtually all of the information is applicable to the entire west coast of Florida.

This 80 page guide is available for download as a PDF for $6 and includes tackle, rigging, techniques and strategies, monthly fishing forecasts, and articles. It also includes a fishing map of Sarasota Bay south to Blackburn Point with spots that Captain Jim fishes on a daily basis.

Rods

Reels

Tackle

Inshore Angling

Tactics and Techniques

ARTICLES

Winter Tactics

Inshore Gulf Strategies

Tarpon Fishing

Winter Creek and River Fishing

Summer Snookin

The Best of Both Worlds

September Snappers

Sheepshead Tricks

Mixed Bag

Summer Flats Fishing

Fly Fishing Made Easy

Fall Beach Fishing

Excerpts

Winter Tactics

It was difficult to tell whether a fish was making the rod tip move or whether it was my angler shivering. That question was answered when the rod bowed over and line began peeling off of the reel.
Live Bait

Fishing with live bait will produce the most action for the majority of novice anglers. The two predominant baits used here on the West Coast of Florida are shrimp and baitfish.
Sept Snappers

a relatively untapped fishery in Sarasota in the late summer and early fall. Each year at that time of year schools of mangrove snapper migrate out of the creeks, canals, and backwaters and towards the Gulf of Mexico.
Leaders

In most angling situations a leader will be required. This is sometimes called a “shock leader”. Many of the species encountered in our area have sharp teeth and/or raspy gill plates

Fishing Charters

(941) 371-1390 ~ captklopfer@comcast.net

Sarasota, FL offers a wide variety of fishing experiences. Anglers of all ages and skill levels, from children, novices and more experienced clients, will find a charter that is right for them. Captain Jim is USCG licensed and fully insured, has been guiding in Sarasota since 1991, and has the knowledge and experience to help choose the best trip to maximize the enjoyment.

River Snook Fishing Charters

$400 for 6 hours 1-2 anglers …

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Tarpon Fishing Charters

$550 for 6 hours 1-2 anglers …

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Fly Fishing Charters

$375 for 4 hours 1-2 anglers $475…

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Inshore Gulf of Mexico Fishing Charter

$500 for a 6 hour charter, 1-3…

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Inshore Sarasota Bay Fishing Charter

$375 for a 4 hour charter, 1-3…

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