Fishing Reports by Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch

Southwest Florida Fishing Report - Bonita Springs to Captiva - My 2nd Most Favorite Time of Year is here! The Nearshore Trolling has been truly amazing. 3 Limits of Gag Grouper within 3 miles of shore. 22FT of water in and around The May Reef. How hot is it? It is so hot I'm givin' you some boilin' water!!! Gi more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Southwest Florida Fishing Report - Bonita Springs to Captiva - A Major Freshwater Release from the C-hatchie River has the Gulf of Mexico looking like Expresso Coffee BUT THE ACTION IS STARTING TO PICK UP. So, just how hot is the action in the Ft.Myers/Sanibel/Pine Island area? Snook: Some major linesiders c more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Southwest Florida Fishing Report - Bonita Springs to Captiva - Before and after these darn Hurricanes, the fishing has been on fire. But enough already with the Hurricanes. The feeling has been like waiting for the Governor to say Yes or No to your death sentence. Unreal to say the least. October is almost up more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Southwest Florida Fishing Report - Bonita Springs to Captiva - August 13th has changed Southwest Florida for years to come. The fish are still here but the Hurricane imparted some serious damage. I'm not sure where to begin but I'll do my best. Redfish: The Reds are everywhere. Now is the best time of year in more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Southwest Florida Fishing Report - Bonita Springs to Captiva - Hurricane Charley has brought Southwest Florida to its knees BUT we will prevail. It is very difficult for me to see the sights associated with this storm and offer you a fun filled fishing report. But, we must move on and defeat the things that wish more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Southwest Florida Fishing Report - Bonita Springs to Captiva - Rain has ruined the Fishing Picnic in Southwest Florida. Redfish, Tripletail, and snagging Jet Skiers running the Mangroves remain your best options. Tarpon were schooling up and down Sanibel Beaches last Friday (7/23)but the rains came, the poons more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Southwest Florida Fishing Report - Bonita Springs to Captiva - Fishing close to home and around bridges has been paying huge dividends during the dog days of summer. This strategy provides saving on gas, catching fish I never knew were so close to home, plus offers a quick retreat from thunderstorms. This act ha more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Southwest Florida Fishing Report - Bonita Springs to Captiva - Summer Thunder Bumpers better get your attention. Before I get to the fun part, I have one request of you this summer. Do not roll the dice with fast moving Thunder Storms. Remove your rods from the rod holder and haul ass in the opposite directi more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Southwest Florida Fishing Report - Bonita Springs to Captiva - OK, The Fishin' is so hot, I'm thinkin' about A/C for da boat! Goodness Gracious, Great Balls of Fire!! Tarpon: Locals cannot remember a Tarpon Season like 04 in many years. I'll just say this. You can literally walk on them BUT there is a big pro more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers

Southwest Florida Fishing Report - Bonita Springs to Captiva - Tarpon are THE BIG STORY! This is the time of year I live for. Tarpon fishing brings sleepless nights and long days. But I have never had anything that thrills me more than this great fish. At this time, Tarpon fishing is as good as it gets. Off t more...
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch - Fort Myers