First Charter for 2024 by Ed Valitutto

First Charter for 2024 by Ed Valitutto

Bob Dodds asked John Stuebing and me to join him on a Brett Taylor 3-7 PM charter for bass and tog for Friday, 4/19. Despite the cold, the wind died down from the previous day’s storm to make for an enjoyable trip. We fished for bass along the sod banks inside...
Fantastic Florida Fishing Finale by Ed Valitutto

Fantastic Florida Fishing Finale by Ed Valitutto

What a way to end my 2024 final Dragonfly charter with Captain Mike Moran! Despite breezy conditions which actually felt nice with the 80+ temps, we went off into the shallows to cast pilchards and greenbacks to hopefully hungry fish. And they were hungry especially...
Another Beautiful Redfish by Ed Valitutto

Another Beautiful Redfish by Ed Valitutto

Just when I thought the winter of extremes in Southwest Florida was over (coolest, rainiest & windiest), my second trip with Dragonfly Charters experienced the lowest water levels anyone can remember. The reasons are the same as up north – strong east winds...
Cold & Windy But we Limited Out by Ed Valitutto

Cold & Windy But we Limited Out by Ed Valitutto

With the end of the 2024 season fast approaching, John Stuebing and Jerry Nichols joined me for a striper trip. Once we cleared the inlet and turned north, working birds were scattered close to shore out to about a mile off. My first cast using a Tsunami Sandeel jig...