Capt. Roan z. is a full-time charter fishing guide specializing in Fly Fishing charters, inshore, offshore and freshwater. Capt. Roan z. has been fishing these waters for more than 25 years and is a certified Fly Casting Instructor and Fly Tying Instuctor. He teaches for Mangrove Outfitters Fly Shop and runs the naples-fishing-charters.com Web site.
Chilly end to the fishing in October but November warming up.
By Captain Roan z - Posted Wed. Nov. 5, 2008 - 3:24 p.m.
Fishing in the Naples and Marco area was definitely hot and cold at the end of October. A cold winter blast came though which interrupted some spectacular Snook and Tarpon fishing. And even though the daytime fishing slowed the night still belonged to the fly anglers. I hope for continued warm weather through November and continued strong fishing. Read more...
Great Forecast ahead for month of October! Check it Out!
By Captain Roan z - Posted Tue. Oct. 7, 2008 - 12:18 p.m.
Well September has come and gone and now we are firmly entrenched in October. The Fishing in the Naples and Marco area should continue about the same as for September with a slight increase in our offshore fishing along with an increase in Redfish and a decrease in our Snook and Tarpon activity. Now remember this all depends on the weather and the abundance of bait in our water. If the temps stay high like they did last year then the Redfish that are here will be less active but the Snook and Tarpon will be more active. So far this has been the case. It looks as if at least for the next couple of weeks that the fishing in the Naples and Marco area is going to stay about the same with good numbers of Snook being caught from the back country to the beaches. The near shore wrecks will be producing on many fronts including some inshore species like Snook and Tarpon migrating out early getting ready for the winter slow down and some Redfish moving in to feed on the copious amounts of bait that will be their. Read more...
Super fishing ahead for September if we can keep out of the storms
By Captain Roan z - Posted Tue. Sept. 2, 2008 - 4:00 p.m.
Fishing in the Naples and Marco area was saved by just receiving a glancing blow from Faye. I hope we can stay out of the direct path of the rest of them. If the storms stay away fishing shouls stay good for september. Read more...
July was hot August fishing should be the same for the Naples and Marco waters.
By Captain Roan z - Posted Fri. Aug. 1, 2008 - 9:53 a.m.
Fishing in the Naples and Marco back country waters were hard to beat in July. If weather patterns hold the same for August should be just as good just look for a little movement of the fish. Read more...
What can I say, fishing best i have ever seen in the last 30 years.
By Captain Roan z - Posted Fri. July 4, 2008 - 9:50 a.m.
The only problem with fishing right now is to decide what you would like to fish for. Fishing in the Naples and Marco area is just absolutley some of the best I have seen in my 30 + years of fishing these waters. I hope this continues all summer. Read more...
Holy Cow! Fishing is red hot for Snook and Tarpon.
By Captain Roan z - Posted Tue. June 17, 2008 - 5:22 p.m.
If anyone asks if we have a decline in the Snook population we can dispell the rumors this week. I have seen more Snook in one week then i have in my whole life living here. Get out and catch some nice fish but please release them gently they are out of season and are getting ready to spawn. Read more...
Getting very fishy in the Naples and Marco area.
By Captain Roan z - Posted Mon. May 19, 2008 - 7:57 a.m.
The wind has been interesting. I would expect by now to be into summer wind patterns but NOOOO. Ofshore from the Southwest isn't helping things out much. Thank god the fish are here and wanting to eat. Snook, Tarpon, and Reds are in the feeding mood on fly, spin, and bait. Read more...
Great fishing on the near Horizon for the Naples and Marco Fishing areas. Tune in and find out.
By Captain Roan z - Posted Fri. May 2, 2008 - 11:30 a.m.
Many Many Boats on the water for the Last week of Snook Fishing. The last couple of days, much less and the fish are already responding. I would expect the fishing to get better everyday now thoughout the Naples and Marco area. Read more...
Windy weather I mean WINDY, yet we still caught a few fish in the Naples and Marco area.
By Captain Roan z - Posted Sat. March 22, 2008 - 4:15 p.m.
Fished everyday last week and except for some wind burn we did ok. We didn't slay them by any means but we worked hard and caught some nice Redfish and Snook both at night and during the day in the Naples and Marco waters. Read more...
Chilly Temps are here again, Oh what are we to do!
By Captain Roan z - Posted Thu. Feb. 28, 2008 - 7:08 a.m.
Well, I am sure glad to have this month behind me. I can sum it up in one word inconsistent. We fished hard this month and had some great fishing and some not so great. Oh the usual players were about the Sea trout, and Pompano, but one day you slammed them and the next you were struggling for a keeper or two. Read more...
Just hit town and the fish are still bitting, A little.
By Captain Roan z - Posted Wed. Jan. 30, 2008 - 6:05 p.m.
Been sometime since my last report. I try not to fish much in the Month of January unless the fishing is very good and from the looks of things I haven't missed much. Fished the last couple of days and found some fish but nothing to write home about. Read more...
Woe, Cold Weather whats going to happen to the Fish?
By Captain Roan z - Posted Mon. Jan. 7, 2008 - 10:39 a.m.
Weather, what can you say. 2008 ushers in the coldes record lows to date. Couldn't have come at a worst time with lower than normal lows taking the water out and super cooling the exposed flats. Fish kills in all the major creeks, but it could have been much worese. Read on. Read more...
The last couple of weeks have been Awesome, change is on the horizon.
By Captain Roan z - Posted Sun. Dec. 16, 2007 - 7:36 p.m.
Super Fly fishing this past week but me thinks next week is going to be a little tough at least the first part of the week. Jig and bait fishing should continue strong even through the cold front. Read more...
Warm Weather and great fishing to come, Please Tune in.
By Captain Roan z - Posted Tue. Nov. 27, 2007 - 3:07 p.m.
With the warming weather the fishing should get better with each day. Great fishing for all species should continue into December. A special congratulations to Kristin Ambrose. Read more...
Wow the last couple of morning have been a little Chilly!
By Captain Roan z - Posted Mon. Nov. 5, 2007 - 4:11 p.m.
Good News even with the cool down the fish are still rearing to go. Bait or artificial the fish are still hungry and are bitting from the far Back Country out to the Passes into the Gulf. New front on Wednesday, might change things a little. Read more...
