Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Inshore Temp:
79
Offshore Temp:
77
Capt. Ken Chambers 's Tip of the Week
Look for rolling tarpon in the morning on the falling tide. Passes and channels near the gulf are great places to search.
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Backcountry Guide Service5-Day Outlook as of 5/13/25
Hot week with rain chances increasing on the weekend. Tides are strengthening later this week.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/13/25
Mullet flies or small white baitfish patterns for snook and redfish. Tarpon seem to be keyed in on dark flies.
Current Conditions as of 5/13/25
Mild winds this week.. Water still fairly clean near the backcountry.Local Species Available Year round
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Snook
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Redfish
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Tarpon
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Seatrout
Capt. Ken Chambers 's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Lefty's Deceiver | White | 1/0 |
Puglisi Peanut Butter Fly | Black/Purple | 2/0 |
Tarpon Toad | Chartreuse | 3/0 |
Grassett's Snook Minnow | White | 1/0 |
Clouser Minnow | Chartreuse/White | 1/0-2/0 |
Capt. Ken Chambers 's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Mirage Big Game Leaders
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Best Tippet:
Mirage Pure Fluorocarbon Tippet
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
9-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Redfish WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line