http://www.naplesnews.com/news/setanchor/reports/?partner=RSSNaples Daily News Stories: Set Anchor Fishing Reportsen-ussetanchor/reportshttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/may/17/hook-crucial-20/?partner=RSSFishing trips sometimes go for endless hours; but how about the catching? How much of the trip did you really have hot action? I'll submit that those times usually are but a slim portion of the total trip time. Here in the salt, and especially in backwater and coastal fishing, there are so many factors at play that affect the action level. A literal litany of nature's circumstances stand ready to make or break your trip every time –water temperature, water clarity, tidal reach, tidal speed, moon phase, wind direction, wind speed, just to enumerate the more obvious. On top of that add the controlled factors like fishing location, interruptive boat traffic, time of the day and, last but not least, angling skill and you're confronted with a complex algorithm for success. dawnpatrolcharters@compuserve.com (BILL WALSH)Thu, 17 May 2012 20:38:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-309149-734640news/columnists/bill-walshBILL WALSHNaples, FLOn The Hook: The crucial 20Naples Daily Newshook-crucial-20urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-309149-734640Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/may/16/fishing-report-summer-here-so-water-warming-and-ra/?partner=RSSSummer patterns are firming up, with afternoon showers popping up more frequently every day. The quantity of rain is still low and not causing dirty water in the bays, and no major swings in salinity are being noted. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 16 May 2012 11:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-308994-734639banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Summer is here, so water is warming and rains are comingNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-summer-here-so-water-warming-and-raurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-308994-734639Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/may/09/fishing-report-take-advantage-clear-water-while-it/?partner=RSSWhy go to the Bahamas or the Keys for crystal clear water when you have it right here? Conditions have settled down, and the water along the beaches and the passes is the clearest of the season. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 09 May 2012 11:58:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-308453-734632banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Take advantage of the clear water while it's hereNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-take-advantage-clear-water-while-iturn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-308453-734632Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/may/03/fishing-fwc-shortens-red-snapper-season-eight-days/?partner=RSSLocal anglers will soon be able to target the popular — and tasty — reef-dwelling red snapper again but they will have to do it quickly. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission announced that the recreational season for 2012 in state waters in the Gulf of Mexico will run from June 1 to July 10 — eight days shorter than the 2011 season. Thu, 03 May 2012 18:51:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-308040-734626banner/sportsNaples Daily News staff reportNaples, FLFishing: FWC shortens red snapper season by eight daysNaples Daily Newsfishing-fwc-shortens-red-snapper-season-eight-daysurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-308040-734626Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/may/02/fishing-report-wind-rain-continue-wreak-havoc/?partner=RSSOnce again, we had a great weekend, if you wanted to fly a kite, but not so great to get out on the water. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 02 May 2012 12:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-307860-734625banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Wind, rain continue to wreak havocNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-wind-rain-continue-wreak-havocurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-307860-734625Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/apr/25/fishing-report-windy-weekend-ruined-action/?partner=RSSAnother wild and windy weekend ruined many a fishing trip. With gusts hitting well over 30 mph and sustained winds well over 20 mph, no one in their right mind would want to be out on the water. This was the third weekend in a row that Mother Nature tried to shake all the leaves off the trees, and hopefully it will be the last for a while. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:28:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-307338-734618banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Windy weekend ruined the actionNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-windy-weekend-ruined-actionurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-307338-734618Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/apr/18/fishing-report-red-grouper-fishing-remaining-stron/?partner=RSSIf you spent any time here this winter, you know that it was extremely mild. So mild in fact that we have had reports of small dolphin (the fish) being caught by grouper fishermen, and several sightings of sailfish not too far offshore. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:28:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-306624-734611banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Red grouper fishing remaining strongNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-red-grouper-fishing-remaining-stronurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-306624-734611Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/apr/11/fishing-report-water-clearing-after-last-weekends/?partner=RSSAfter last weekend's big blow, conditions are vastly improved this week. Water that was brown is actually clear enough to see the bottom in three feet of water along the beach. Large schools of threads are moving just off the beaches and all that food should bring the predators to life quickly. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:49:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-305951-734604banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Water clearing up after last weekend's weatherNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-water-clearing-after-last-weekendsurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-305951-734604Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/apr/04/fishing-report-mild-winter-means-early-spring/?partner=RSSThis afternoon I saw a young boy of about 12 catch his first ever snook. He was fishing from a dock and when the fish hit, his level of excitement was infectious. All I know about him is that he is from Michigan and he now hooked on catching snook. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:39:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-305350-734597banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Mild winter means early spring activity Naples Daily Newsfishing-report-mild-winter-means-early-springurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-305350-734597Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/mar/28/no-headline---fishing_report/?partner=RSSAnother week in paradise! As we near the end of March, I reflect on the fact that last year March went out like a lion — a wet, windy, cold lion. This year, March has been a pussy cat. All winter I only wore a sweatshirt twice while out on the water. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:05:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-304652-734590banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Red grouper season opening SundayNaples Daily Newsno-headline---fishing_reporturn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-304652-734590Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/mar/21/fishing-report-counting-days-until-red-grouper-are/?partner=RSSOn April 1, recreational anglers will finally (after two closed months) be able to keep a legal-sized red grouper, but the gags are still off limits. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:17:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-303955-734583banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Counting the days until red grouper are open againNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-counting-days-until-red-grouper-areurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-303955-734583Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/mar/14/fishing-report-full-moon-strong-winds-have-shaken/?partner=RSSFull moon and strong winds have made for interesting conditions for area fishermen recently. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:06:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-303320-734576banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Full moon, strong winds have shaken things up a bitNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-full-moon-strong-winds-have-shakenurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-303320-734576Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/mar/07/fishing-report-strong-winds-affecting-otherwise-go/?partner=RSSAir conditioners have been humming for a week or two now in my neighborhood, and more people have been in the water at the beach. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:09:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-302599-734569banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Strong winds affecting otherwise good conditionsNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-strong-winds-affecting-otherwise-gourn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-302599-734569Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/29/fishing-report-spring-air-and-water/?partner=RSSSpring is bustin' out all over, especially for the inshore anglers. Everything from mackerel to snook, and pompano to redfish are eating up a storm. Schools of live bait are roaming the near shore and beaches making conditions ripe for hungry fish. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-301937-734562banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Spring is in the air, and in the waterNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-spring-air-and-waterurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-301937-734562Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/22/fishing-report-mild-winter-thing-beauty/?partner=RSSIf you are a regular visitor to Southwest Florida you know that we have pretty mild winters, but this one takes the cake. For the past two weeks I have been seeing manatees near the passes, and this is February. With the warmer temperatures we are seeing lots of bait showing up in area waters, and that should mean more hungry fish arriving to dine on the little guys. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:48:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-301274-734555banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Mild winter is a thing of beautyNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-mild-winter-thing-beautyurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-301274-734555Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/15/fishing-report-action-should-get-back-speed-after/?partner=RSSOK, so we had a taste of winter over the weekend, and now let’s get back to spring. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:20:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-300632-734548banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Action should get back up to speed after cold snapNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-action-should-get-back-speed-afterurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-300632-734548Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/08/fishing-report-tarpon-starting-make-their-appearan/?partner=RSSCan you believe this winter? In talking with a number of guides this week, it seems that we haven't had a winter like this since at least 2000. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:04:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299817-734541banner/sportsStaff WriterNAPLESFishing Report: Tarpon starting to make their appearanceNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-tarpon-starting-make-their-appearanurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299817-734541Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/feb/01/fishing-report-warm-temperatures-light-winds-doubl/?partner=RSSIn a recent issue of the Bonita Banner, there was a picture of a nice-sized tarpon caught offshore by an angler fishing for grouper and this was in January! Warm temperatures and some light winds (until this week) have let the water temperatures remain unseasonably warm. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:14:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299140-734534banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Warm temperatures, light winds a double-edged swordNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-warm-temperatures-light-winds-doublurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-299140-734534Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/25/fishing-report-nice-weather-nice-water-nice-fishin/?partner=RSSIt was Tuesday morning, and I was fishing the near offshore reefs off Bonita Beach with my fishing buddy Bill Hickman. Nearly calm seas, bright sunny skies, and beautiful clear water made for the best of settings. captsnookus@yahoo.com (LARRY REGIENCZUK)Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298455-734527banner/sportsLARRY REGIENCZUKNAPLESFishing Report: Nice weather, nice water, nice fishingNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-nice-weather-nice-water-nice-fishinurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-298455-734527Change0Usablehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/18/fishing-report-low-morning-tides-affecting-bays-an/?partner=RSSPinch me! I think the air temperature hit 79 degrees today, and we are in the second half of January. If we can hold on to this nice weather for another four or five weeks, it will be time for spring already. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:02:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-297826-734520banner/sportsStaff WriterNaples, FLFishing Report: Low morning tides affecting bays and backcountryNaples Daily Newsfishing-report-low-morning-tides-affecting-bays-anurn:publicid:www.naplesnews.com:news-Story-297826-734520Change0Usable