Fins-N-Grins Marco Island Charter Fishing

Ready for the upcomming season.

Michael Van Jones — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:11:32 +0000

We here at Fins-N-Grins Charters are ready for the up comming season here in S.W. Florida. Marco Island fishing is still one of the best places in the world.

November 2010 Fishing Report

Michael Van Jones — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:54:42 +0000

November was a beautiful month for fishing. Lower water temps and outside temps brought the ladyfish and mackerel closer to shore. Redfish was the primary prize this month with many slot redfish, juveniles and the biggest catch at 9lbs and 28″. Silver trout has been an easy catch in the grass beds near shore. Anglers rods were kept bent with pompano, flounder, blue fish, mackerel, snapper, ladyfish and bonnethead sharks.

The marina installed outside lifts this year. This is exciting news for us! We now have access to the boat anytime. The new trip times are 8am to Noon and 1pm to 5pm. Capt Michael isn’t limited to fishing “just the tides”. Over his many years fishing the backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands, he has learned where to go during low and high tides, so morning and afternoon trips are both equally successful.

We retired our four year old rods this year and purchased all new Bionic Blades again. They held up so well why change a good thing. We also had a new cover installed with the boat being kept outside. Drop by the marina and see the new “weather rock” and check out our new “home”.

Trout Season Opens

Michael Van Jones — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:47:58 +0000

Well Trout season finally opened on January 1st. We had a very good day catching a good number of Trout with a few Pompano mixed in. I hope the trend continues with this cold weather finally coming in.

The end of summer Marco Island Fishing Report

Michael Van Jones — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:47:01 +0000

As the week draws to a close I must say we have had some excellent fishing reports. Large numbers of Mangrove snappers as well as Red fish and Snook have been reported. The Trout fishing has slacked off a lot due to the hot weather conditions resulting in very warm waters. Overall every thing looks good for a strong end to our summertime fishing here on Marco Island.

Parker Boats and Marco Island Fishing

Michael Van Jones — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:52:04 +0000

It has been over a year since I have put my Parker 25 SE into service for my Marco Island fishing charter business and I must say I have not been disappointed with the results. As a charter fishing vessel this boat get a lot of use and I have logged over a thousand hours in a year. I have not had any failures with the boat except for live well pumps, but that is par for the course. This boat will float in 15 inches and is a great platform for my family fishing excursions, where I accommodate up toÂ 6 people. Back water or off shore it can do it all.

New regulations for snook

Michael Van Jones — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:00:06 +0000

New snook regulations will take effect on Sept. 1 of this year. The new slot limit for snook will be 28-33 inches, one fish bag limit and open harvest in the months of March, April, September, October and November. Marco island fishing in the years to come, I am sure, will see a positive affect with these new regulations. Lets all do our best and keep up the positive attitudes towards creating these conservation measures which will benefit generations to come.

Marco Island Fishing

Michael Van Jones — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 01:29:39 +0000

During these times of increasing environmental pressures as well as the great influx of recreational fishing to the area Marco Island fishing seems to be holding its own. I must congratulate the FWC onÂ the fine job they are doing. It merely is not the amount of boats they stop but just their mere presence, itÂ will makeÂ you think twice about doing something wrong before you even do it.Â I also want toÂ congratulate the the citizens of Marco Island for taking a step in the right direction and looking moreÂ closely at the way their decisions will create a more Eco friendly environment for years to come. I truly believe that the steps we have taken, areÂ in the right direction and will preserve the pristine beauty of the island for years to come. Fishing in the backwaters has been really good and I have not seenÂ a decline over the past few years. Lets all keep up the good work and leave a place for our kids and grand kids to enjoy. Take them fishing.Â Â

Bass Pro Shops Bionic Blade

Michael Van Jones — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:01:49 +0000

Marco Island fishing has been great and wellÂ over a year since I put my Bionic Blade fishing rods from Bass Pro Shops into service, and I must say given a rating from 1 to 5 these babies get a 6! These beauties not only have great action but their durability is beyond reproach. I figure that I have put at least 200 trips on all the rods and I have not had a single failure any where. Given the salt water environment, whichÂ they tolerate day in and day out they stillÂ look outstanding. The biggest factor I must take into consideration is all the abuse they withstand by the novice fishermen. I certainly will continuing using these rods and would highly recommend them to everyone.

Family Fishing Fun

Michael Van Jones — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:36:29 +0000

Well I just came home after one of the nicest family fishing trips. We had Mom, Dad and two of the most polite children that I have ever met. “Captain may I Please have, Thank you, Would you care for?”, were just a few of theÂ phrases that were passed my way by not only Mom and Dad but by their wonderful Kids! It not only made the trip pass with lots of fun for them, but made me feel good as well. This is a way to keep a family together for years to come and God knows there are going to be some difficult ones. I personally have friends having trouble with one of their teens andÂ crystal meth addiction. If only they had something else to do besides nothing. Going fishing, I truly believe has kept me out of lots of trouble. Mom and Dad take your kids fishing and if you can not do this ,please try to stay as much a part of their world as possible.Â

Marco Island Fisheries (Sewer system or Septic)

Michael Van Jones — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 21:27:09 +0000

WellÂ there seems to be a lot going on within the Marco Island community, Sewer systems. It seems that some ofÂ the good people of Marco Island believe that this island community does not need a sewer system and want to continue flushing away their problems right into the ground. I wonder if this sewage will eventually seep into the surrounding water ways, Duh! Along with all the pressures we are putting on our fisheries from loss of habitat I hope they see the light and stop polluting ourÂ waterways and estuaries. I always say to my wife, ” I am sure glade we areÂ here now because in 20 years we certainly will have destroyed all of theÂ natural habitat, which our fish and other animals depend on for survival.” No more fishing is an unbearable thought for me.