Web Links to Fishing/Boating Information and Club Sponsors
FISHING and BOATING INFO
https://www.hmy.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-fishing-knots-hooks-bait-and-lures
In this fishing guide, we take a look at a wide variety of fishing line knots as well as diagrams that explain how to tie fishing line into each type of knot.
Beware the Angry Sea The loss of three fishermen 38 miles off Clearwater, Florida, several years ago might not have garnered headlines across the country were it not for the fact that two of the men were NFL football players. In fact, accidents like this happen all of the time and are rarely reported beyond the local community.
Saltwater Fishing Regulations Recreational saltwater fishing regulations for Florida from your FWC.
Lightning and Boats If you ever wondered about lightning and the effect on boats, this is a good explanation of what we can be dealing with here in Florida.
Fishing Knots Site that provides illustrations of many useful fishing knots, along with animations of how to tie each knot.
Video of “How to Tie a Sebile Knot by Jay Withers” This is a YouTube video of Jay Withers, a local fishing guide who was one of our guest speakers, showing one of the best knots to use for tying leader to braided line.
Fishin’ Franks This is Fishin’ Franks Web site that provides a wealth of info on local area fishing. Worth your while to read through it. Fishin’ Franks is also one of our club sponsors.
Captain Ted’s Tackle Captain Ted’s Tackle is another club sponsor who’s Web site has some good information for local fishermen.
SW Florida Fishing Reports Regularly updated fishing reports from SW Florida Guides.
Southwest Florida Marine Industries Association Lots of good SW Florida boating information. And on Facebook: Go Boating Florida
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission FWC Facebook Pages. “Like” it to follow on your Facebook pages.
Lee Waterways App for iPhone Great iPhone app whith loads of info on boating local area (including most of Charlotte Harbor).
Lee Waterways App for Android smart phones Same info as above, but for Android smart phones.
Fishing Regulations App for iPhone Another iPhone app with all the info you need on any of the fish you might catch in Charlotte Harbor or the Gulf.
Fishing Regulations App for Android smart phones Same info as above, but for Android smart phones.
How to Throw a Cast Net This is a demonstration and explanation on an easy cast net throwing method provided by Calusa Cast Nets.
USS Mohawk Reef A fascinating Web site all about the USS Mohawk reef off the coast of Lee County. It includes video of the sinking, tours of the sunken ship via a virtual dive, details of the history of the Mohawk, and many other details. You can spend some fun time with this site.
Bait Fish Identification This is one of the best sites for bait fish identification and use I’ve found. Gives illustrations for most of our typical bait fish, aka’s and how they are generally used.
Saltwater Fish Identification After bait fish comes the fish you might catch with the bait. This is an FWC site that illustrates most Florida area saltwater fish. If you click on one of the illustrated fish, it will take you to a page that tells all you generally need to know about that fish…appearance, habitat, behavior, state record, fishing tips and facts, and additional information.
CLUB SPONSORS’ Web Sites
SeaTow Charlotte Harbor Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor also sponsors our club and has provided help to a number of club members in trouble on the water.
Capt. Missy Becker, Realtor Missy Becker is not only a club sponsor, but she is also a very active fishing member of PGI Fishing Club.
Problem Solved Pest Control Need pest control services? Problem Solved is a relatively new sponsor with a Web site. Check them out.
Fishin’ Franks This is Fishin’ Franks Web site that provides a wealth of info on local area fishing. Worth your while to read through it.
Captain Ted’s Tackle Captain Ted’s Tackle is another club sponsor who’s Web site has some good information for local fishermen.
Ingman Marine Ingman Marine is a long time PGI Fishing Club sponsor with a wide variety of great fishing boats, marine supplies and service.
True Blue Pool Store True Blue Pool Store is a full service pool business with pool information, services and products described on their Web site.
The UPS Store Your local UPS Store, located at: 1133 BAL HARBOR BLVD #1139, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950.
High Wind Shutters Hurricane and security, impact windows and doors.