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Hurricane Idalia reaches hurricane strength as it continues in the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida.

Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to be a hurricane when it makes landfall by midweek somewhere along Florida's west coast, including the Tampa Bay area.

On the Water: It was a rough week out on the water By Capt. Bill Russell - | May 26, 2021 Michelle Barrette with a big redfish she caught and released on a recent windy day. It was hooked on a live pinfish in Pine Island Sound fishing with Capt. Bill Russell. PHOTO PROVIDED Due to strong winds throughout the past week, this report is short as most anglers smartly chose to stay off the water given the choice.   Snook and redfish were caught and released in areas semi-protected from the wind including bays, creeks and docks on the Pine Island Sound side of Sanibel and Captiva islands. Cayo Co...

On the Water: It was a windy start to the month By Capt. Bill Russell - | May 12, 2021 Brooklynn Smith visiting from Flint, Michigan, is about as close as you want to get to a giant endangered sawfish. Brooke, along with friends Delaney Hope and Courtney Criswell, battled the big sawfish, estimated at 12 to 15 feet in length, boat side for a picture then a safe release. They were shark fishing with Capt. Jason Ramer out of Pinelands Tarpon Lodge. PHOTO PROVIDED Like much of April, the first week of May continued with more windy days and a mild late season cool front. Overall, the days were...

The month of May kicks off our slow season as neighbors and visitors head north for the summer. While tourist season may be slowing down with less boats on the