Sanibel-Captiva Daily

Best Fishing around, Osprey Photograph!

Here is an amazing Osprey Photograph from Miguel Lasa. As most people know, Ospreys are the best fisherman around!

The Osprey tolerates a wide variety of habitats, nesting in any location near a body of water providing an adequate food supply. It is found on all continents except Antarctica although in South America it occurs only as a non-breeding migrant.

As its other common name suggests, the Osprey’s diet consists almost exclusively of fish. It has evolved specialised physical characteristics and exhibits unique behaviour to assist in hunting and catching prey

Sanibel Island FL, The Monk Family

Yesterday, we went over to Edward & Mildred Monk’s beach condo to take some pictures. The Monk family has been coming down to Sanibel for 40 years! Their son, Attorney Robert Monk loves Sanibel so much he moved down too! Coming from their home state of Kentucky (You could probably tell by the UK shirt, go Wildcats), they spend much of their time on Sanibel. For Edward, his hobby is fishing while Mildred enjoys needle work, shelling and of course giving away her famous zucchini bread. The Monks are some of the nicest people you will ever meet and we enjoyed spending time with them yesterday. If you want to learn how to throw a cast net or make a zucchini bread, just ask Edward & Mildred Monk because they are the experts!

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The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

• Jul 17 – 31st Annual Optimist Club’s Road Rally, Sanibel & Captiva
• Jul 16 – Sanibel Fishing with Venture Out, Sanibel Fish
• Jul 15 – Where to find great vacation deals on Sanibel, Sanibel Holiday
• Jul 14 – Royal Shell and SanibelCaptivaDaily.com
• Jul 14 – Twilight Cafe, Where Food Is Art, Sanibel Restaurant
• Jul 14 – How Do You Get In Shape? Sanibel Beach Retreats
• Jul 13 – Sanibel & Captiva Nature
• Jul 13 – Royal Shell Hosts “Love That Dress” Collection Party on Sanibel
• Jul 12 – Sanibel Helps Louisiana Oil Spill Clean Up, Animal Oil Spill Release on Sanibel
• Jul 11 – Cool People on Sanibel
• Jul 10 – Sanibel Dogs

Sanibel Fishing with Venture Out, Sanibel Fish

If you are like we are, you are looking to do some great Fishing from Sanibel. Well, you should call up the boys from Venture Out in Cape Coral. We went out with another group of fishing for Sanibel Fish and it was a great time! We caught some small fish and a couple of SHARKS! It was more than a great time! Venture Out were great captains and we had fun time on the Clean waters of Southwest Fl. Take a look below for more pictures!

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Update on the Deep Horizon Florida Oil Spill. What is happening to Sanibel & Captiva because of the BP Oil Spill? Our Beaches are still Beautiful and our water is Clean! Great time for a Island Vacation!

Yesterday, we talked to Lee County Florida District 4 Commissioner, Tammy Hall. We were extremely happy to hear what she had to say! Although the Deep Horizon Florida Oil Spill has harmed a lot of things, Sanibel and Captiva are still SAFE! We learned that our water is clean and our beaches are still beautiful and this is actually a great time to visit Sanibel & Captiva. Check out our backyard and enjoy a wonderful Island Vacation!

Tamara Pigott, Executive Director of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau also talked to us on camera to express what a great time it is to take a vacation in our unspoiled waters of SWFL. Not only are the beaches on Sanibel & Captiva OIL FREE, there are lots of other great reasons to visit! There are great deals on accommodations, shopping, restaurants and services. If you are thinking about visiting Sanibel & Captiva, now is the time to do it! Watch the video and see for yourself! Once you do that, explore our site more and start planning your next PERFECT vacation on the Islands!

The Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce, Update on the Deep Horizon Florida Oil Spill – Our Beaches are Clean

The information below was provided by The Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce about the Florida Oil Spill.

“Our function is to keep everyone informed with on going information with continual updates” – Ric Base, President of The Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce.

Our Beaches are Clean and Open
The only oil on our beaches is suntan oil!

Updated June 11, 2010 1:30 p.m.
At this time, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has not impacted Sanibel, Captiva or Fort Myers Beach. The Florida Division of Emergency Management does not expect the oil to impact the Sanibel/Captiva/Fort Myers Beach area between now and Monday, June 14. Forecasts are being made in 72 hour increments. There are no projections beyond that time frame.

Officials on Sanibel, Captiva and Fort Myers Beach are monitoring the situation closely and will respond accordingly to any potential impact on our area. If you are traveling to the destination within the next few days, you can monitor the websites below for the latest updates on the spill and check back with this site for specific information regarding Sanibel, Captiva and Fort Myers Beach .

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island is reporting, “There are currently no impacts to our refuge waters. The beaches are clean and open.”

Click below to learn more about the Oil Spill and some of the Frequently Asked Questions that The Official Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce.

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Terry Waldorf’s Sanibel Photography, Nature Photography

The Islands Best Wildlife Photographer, Terry Waldorf. Yep, he has done it again! He always seems to capture amazing photos while on Sanibel and Captiva! Click here to see more of his photos and learn about him from a post we did a little while ago! You will see much more Sanibel Nature Photography!

The Best of the Week from SanibelCaptivaDaily

As the weather becomes more tropical and the flowers are coming out, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are gorgeous this time of year. If you do not live here in paradise, you should definitely drive or boat over and enjoy all of the great things we have here. Below is a review of our post from last week.

• May 29 – Sanibel & Captiva BP Oil Spill Update, Clean Beaches, Shells and Fish
• May 29 – Sandra Stilwell and Tammy Hall in Captiva
• May 28 – What are your plans for Memorial Day Weekend?
• May 28 – Sanibel – Captiva Fishing
• May 26 – Congratulations to Courtney on the New Baby!
• May 25 – Sanibel & Captiva Water Quality
• May 24 – Sanibel Island Wildlife

Sanibel & Captiva BP Oil Spill Update, Clean Beaches, Shells and Fish

We have been covering the BP Oil Spill and its effect on Sanibel & Captiva. This is the second video we have done, we went around Sanibel and Captiva to ask some business owners what they have been seeing. The Beaches are clean, the shells are out and the fish are biting. We have learned our water quality is still great! Thank you very much Paul McCarthy, Robert Coscia, Sandy Ramseth and Bob Tuttle for the information! More updates to come.

5 Ways to Enjoy Sanibel & Captiva Islands! Sanibel & Captiva Tip 4

Because Itʼs Probably Nicer Weather Here, Get Outside! Captiva & Sanibel Sailing, Cruising and Fishing. If you’re on a Captiva & Sanibel vacation, it’s probably because it’s nicer weather here than from where you came. So enjoy it! Get outside! Your TiVo or DVR will record that Real Housewives of Orange County episode you’re waiting for… not that we watch that stuff… Captiva & Sanibel beaches offer an assortment of outdoor activities from the more tranquil to the more adventurous—whatever kind of activity you’re up for.

For those of you who prefer a calm day out, Sanibel fishing is calling your name! Sanibel & Captiva Islands are known for its wonderful fishing environment, especially their superb grouper fishing, which provides an opportunity for fishermen of all skill levels. Check out the size of the fish just waiting for the bait!

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One of the best fishing spots on Sanibel Island, the Fishing Pier located at the Sanibel Light House

If you are gonna spend the day outside fishing, you need to visit one of the best spots on Sanibel Island. The Fishing Pier located right next to the historic Sanibel Light House. This is a great place to cast out your line and bring in all sorts of big fish! Below are some pictures taken by an old friend Bryan Villanueva as he enjoyed his afternoon outside.

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The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week. It truly has been a great week to be living or vacationing on Sanibel & Captiva this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Sanibel Captiva Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week. It truly has been a great week to be living or vacationing on Sanibel & Captiva this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Sanibel Captiva Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

• Dec 06 – Day two of The First Annual Chix-N-Stix Ladies Fishing Tournament, Sanibel & Captiva Fishing
• Dec 05 – The First Annual Chix-N-Stix Ladies Fishing Tournament, Sanibel & Captiva Fishing
• Dec 05 – 25th Annual Luminary Festival on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Sanibel – Captiva Chamber of Commerce
• Dec 04 – The Mermaid Restaurant & Bar, Luminary Celebration
• Dec 03 – Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Chamber of Commerce, Christmas Tree
• Dec 02 – Local Residents Relaxing at the Thistle Lodge
• Dec 02 – Santa’s Workshop on the Luminary Trail, The Sanibel Community House, Luminary Festival
• Dec 01 – ISG, Internet Services Group of Florida, LLC
• Dec 01 – Sanibel Community House, ” Life on Old Sanibel”

Day two of The First Annual Chix-N-Stix Ladies Fishing Tournament, Sanibel & Captiva Fishing

Yesterday was, day two of the First Annual Chix-N-Stix Fishing Tournament! Teams started fishing at 7:00am and continued all the way to about 3:00pm! There was a little rain in the beginning of the day but that didn’t stop the ladies from catching all of the Lady fish they could! After the last bucket was brought in to weight, everyone enjoyed great food and drinks by Bahama Breeze while at Fish-Tale Marina. Once all of the teams got some food, Kristi Riley and Lacey Rush announced the all of the winners! The whole event was AMAZING and a TON of fun! Everyone did a great job putting this weekend together and helped support our troops through Operation Open Arms. Please click below to see just some of the photos from yesterday! More photos and the Video of the First Annual Chix-N-Stix Fishing Tournament will be posted later this week! So make sure to keep checking.

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The First Annual Chix-N-Stix Ladies Fishing Tournament, Sanibel & Captiva Fishing

Last night was a BLAST! The first annual Chix-N-Stix Fishing Tournament held their Anglers meeting at Fish-Tale Marina, they did an AMAZING job, especially given the weather! Kristi Riley and Lacey Rush did a FANTASITIC job putting this huge event together! There was a live and silent auction to benefit Operation Open Arms (supporting our troops www.operationopenarms.net) items included, vacation packages, fishing charters, jewelry, art, fishing equipment, baskets and more! Thank you to Bahama Breeze for the great food and an open bar! Below is just a taste of what it was like there last night, a video and more photos to come on Monday! Everyone get ready for today! The lines drop at 7:00am!

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The First Annual Chix-N-Stix Ladies Fishing Tournament, Sanibel & Captiva Fishing

The First Annual Chix-N-Stix Ladies Fishing Tournament. The first event of this caliber for ladies in the fishing industry! Chix-N-Stix is taking over Southwest Florida on December 4th and 5th, 2009 on Fort Myers Beach, FL. With the cash and prize payout reaching over $5,000 and an entry fee of $100 for the ladies and $50 for the men there is no excuse not to come out and be a part of this huge event! The species of fish (ladyfish) has been kept fun to keep the pressure low; and there will be a couple of mystery fish categories, a youth division and a winner for the largest ladyfish.

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Captain Joey Burnsed, Sanibel & Captiva Fishing

The other day we were on the waters and saw Captain Joey Burnsed and his first mate. We couldn’t help but take their photo!

The First Annual Chix-N-Stix Ladies Fishing Tournament, Sanibel Fishing

SanCap Cracker Fest, START, Sanibel Bait Box, Sanibel Fishing, Esperanza Woodring Memorial Cast Net Rodeo

Yesterday, the SanibelCaptiveDaily went to the Bait box for the Esperanza Woodring Memorial Cast Net Rodeo. It was all part of the START event from Friday night. It was a great way to spend a sunny afternoon in Sanibel Florida. There was cast net throwing contest for the kids, teens, and even adults. The Bait box, along with START, held a wonderful event with lots of food, games and education. Click below to learn more and to see lots of pictures!

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SanCap Cracker Fest, START, Sanibel Bait Box, Sanibel Fishing

Last night was the SanCap Cracker Fest, hosted by the local island chapter of START (Solutions to Avoid Red Tide). It was a one-of-a-kind evening, which celebrated our Florida island heritage. It was a great turn out for a first time event, Everyone seemed to have a great time! Click below to read more about the event and see great pictures!

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Who is the coolest local? and not so cool  local? Send us your thoughts.

 Calling All Anglers, Get Ready for some Fishing, The First Annual Chix-N-Stix Ladies Fishing Tournament

Calling All Anglers, Get Ready for some Fishing, The First Annual Chix-N-Stix Ladies Fishing Tournament. The first event of this caliber for ladies in the fishing industry! Chix-N-Stix is taking over Southwest Florida on December 4th and 5th, 2009 on Fort Myers Beach, FL. With the cash and prize payout reaching over $5,000 and an entry fee of $100 for the ladies and $50 for the men there is no excuse not to come out and be a part of this huge event! The species of fish (ladyfish) has been kept fun to keep the pressure low; and there will be a couple of mystery fish categories, a youth division and a winner for the largest ladyfish.

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You Might Be a Florida Cracker If . . .

 Sanibel & Captiva SanCap Cracker Fest, Hosted by START. Make plans now to attend the first SanCap Cracker Fest on November 6, 2009, hosted by the local island chapter of START (Solutions to Avoid Red Tide).  Plans are underway to make this a one-of-a-kind evening, which will be a fall celebration of our Florida island heritage, and is an event not to be missed. 

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The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week. It truly has been a great week to be living or vacationing on Sanibel & Captiva this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Sanibel Captiva Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

• Oct 11 – Are you ready for the fundraising film premier at The Island Cinema for the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, “Sandbars to Sanibel”
• Oct 10 – Volunteer with Sanibel Shells at The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
• Oct 09 – Sanibel’s F.I.S.H. 10K on Oct. 17th
• Oct 09 – Sanibel & Captiva Fishing
• Oct 08 – “Sandbars to Sanibel” by Rusty Farst, A Fundraising Film for the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village at The Island Cinema, Premier October 18, 2009
• Oct 07 – Best Clothes Around, Fresh Squeezed, End of Summer Sale!
• Oct 07 – A Benefit For The Eric Vartdal Family
• Oct 06 – Search for the Skunk Ape a.k.a Big Foot, Continues…
• Oct 05 – The Best Sports Restaurant and Bar on Sanibel Island, Biddles Bucket

Sanibel & Captiva Fishing

Our friend Josh from the Island Cow was kind enough to send a picture of this sweet Red he caught. If any of you want to show your fish off, send your pictures to us and show everyone why Sanibel & Captiva Fishing is some of the best in the world!

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week. It truly has been a great week to be living or vacationing on Sanibel & Captiva this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Sanibel Captiva Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

October 2009

• Oct 04 – Courtney’s Tiki Bar, Sanibel Island
• Oct 03 – Sanibel’s F.I.S.H. 10K on Oct. 17th
• Oct 02 – Happy Birthday Terry Waldorf!
• Oct 02 – Island Cinema, Sanibel Island Entertainment
• Oct 01 – Sanibel & Captiva Fishing With Captain Ozzie Lessinger

September 2009

• Sep 30 – For great Sanibel Accommodations, Sanibel Holiday offers Sanibel Vacation Rentals
• Sep 30 – The Sanibel ~ Captiva Island Real Estate Blog, Sanibel & Captiva Information
• Sep 29 – Award Winning Sanibel Restaurant, Courtney’s On Sanibel
• Sep 28 – The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week
• Sep 27 – Captain Jerry Way Benefit At Tween Waters Inn Island Resort

Captain Ozzie Lessinger

Sanibel & Captiva Fishing With Captain Ozzie Lessinger

Meet Captain Ozzie Lessinger, the inshore man for Sanibel & Captiva fishing! Capt. Ozzie fishes for Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Trout, or whatever else you are looking for. He’s been guiding on Captiva full time for 15 years and knows the waters well! Captain Ozzie Lessinger is one of the best around and can make your fishing experience something you’ll never forget.

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The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva From This Past Week. It truly has been a great week to be living or vacationing on Sanibel & Captiva this week. Below, we are taking a look back at what events we covered at the Sanibel Captiva Daily. Take some time and enjoy!

TWEEN WATERS INN HOSTS BENEFIT FOR JERRY WAY TONIGHT
Fundraiser Set for Tonight to Benefit Local Fishing Guide and Captain

Tween Waters Inn Island Resort will host a benefit for 40-year veteran fishing guide Capt. Jerry Way, today, September 26, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Wakefield Room.  Admission is $15 and includes a hog roast dinner, cash bar, live music and silent auction.

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TWEEN WATERS INN HOSTS BENEFIT FOR JERRY WAY
Fundraiser Set for Saturday to Benefit Local Fishing Guide and Captain

Tween Waters Inn Island Resort will host a benefit for 40-year veteran fishing guide Capt. Jerry Way, on Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Wakefield Room.  Admission is $15 and includes a hog roast dinner, cash bar, live music and silent auction.

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Benefit For Capt. Jerry Way at Tween Waters

Many people know Captain Jerry Way, he is the oldest working Captain on Sanibel and Captiva Island! Recently, Jerry was diagnosed with advanced Lung Cancer. On Saturday, September 26 at Tween Waters Inn, there will be a benefit for Captain Jerry from 6pm till 9pm. Everyone is going to be there, the money raised will help for the expensive cost of medical bills. Live music and good food will be part of this benefit, so mark it down in your calender. Contact the organizer of this event, Captain Lamar Williams for more information and donations at: 239-340-1506

Tween Waters Inn – Captiva Island

Saturday, September 26

From 6pm till 9pm

Hog Roast $15

Live Music, 50/50 Drawing, Silent Auction (Must be Present)

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva Fishing, 2009 McFlats’ Invitational Fishing Tournament Video

The Best of Sanibel & Captiva Fishing, 2009 McFlats’ Fishing Tournament Video. The other weekend was the 5^th Annual McFlats’ Fishing Invitational, held at Tarpon Point, Cape Coral. We were lucky enough to film the 2009 McFlats’ Fishing Tournament. Thanks to Tim Frederic and Mitch Williamson for helping us out and running this event. We at the SanibelCaptivaDaily.com had an all access media boat provided by “Venture Out” and Tim Willison of Northwestern Mutual. Video Credit: Max Soto.

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Sanibel – Captiva News, The Islander News Paper, The 11th Best Of Sanibel – Captiva Awards

Sanibel – Captiva News, The Islander News Paper, The 11th Best Of Sanibel – Captiva Awards. Last week, as most of the locals know, it was The Islander News Paper : The 11th Best of Sanibel and Captiva! We had been informed by countless people that the Best Of event is always a success and this year was no exception! The event was held at Courtney’s Restaurant, where The Islander News Paper gave away many great and well deserved awards! A couple of the winners happen to be great friends of ours at the SanibelCaptivaDaily, so make sure to click below to see who they are!

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Sanibel and Captiva McFlats’ Invitational

Lots of terrific photos will be posted on Monday!!

Be sure to check out the video on Wednesday!

The invitational was held on Saturday, September 5th
**SHOTGUN START**

7:30am-4:00pm
Tournament Hours

10:00am-12:00pm
Kid’s Fishing Tourney
with Ronald McDonald
(12:00pm-1:00pm Child for Lunch with Ronald)
*MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED

5:00pm-9:00pm
Live & Silent Auctions

7:00pm-8:00pm
Polynesian Performance/Show

7:00pm-8:30pm
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Awards Banquet/Open Bar at Tarpon Point Marina

More Photos will be posted on Sunday morning!

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Are you ready Sanibel and Captiva for the McFlats’ InvintationalFriday, September 4th

5:30pm-6:30pm
Check-In

6:00pm-9:00pm
Bubbas Roadhouse & Salon Captain’s Dinner
Open Bar/Raffle at Tarpon Point Marina

Live Music 7pm ’til whenever
Live Music

7:00pm
Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament

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Capt George, Lynda and Baby

Sanibel & Captiva Fishing Captain George, Lynda and the Baby

Sanibel & Captiva, Captain George, Lynda and the Baby. Here is a picture from Sanibel & Captiva Fishing Captain George, Lynda and the Baby. Thank you guys for sending in the picture, keep them coming! If any of you wish to share great photos of your family like Sanibel & Captiva Fishing Captain George and Lynda, just send them to us!

Tom Kaminski, catch and release shark fishing

 Sanibel & Captiva Shark Week

The dreadging of Blind Pass makes for some great Captiva fishing, especially for sharks! This is a recap posting from some time ago. Send us your pictures.

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Shark Week

Sanibel & Captiva Shark Fishing

Sanibel & Captiva Shark Fishing. As you may know by now, it is the end of Shark Week on Discovery Channel! If anyone has some great photos of Sharks caught, please send them to us so we may share your Shark story with evryone!

Father and Daughter

Sanibel Island Boating and Fishing

 The Podlasek family went boating and Fishing the other day, they were kind enough to take us along and to enjoying the day. Fishing and Boating off of Sanibel Island is always a great time, especially in good company! Thank you guys for showing us around the water!

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David Wright

Sanibel Captiva Fishing

Sanibel Captiva Fishing. Here is a great shot of David Wright, who went fishing with Charles Sobczak, one of the best of the great book authors on Sanibel & Captiva Island. Not only is David a great fisherman, but also our financial guru. So check out our tips page for David and his photo with his two boys, Augustus (green hat) and David.

The Best of Sanibel – Captiva Weekly Wrap up on the SanibelCaptivaDaily.com

Here is a glance back at last week and the best of what we covered on the SanibelCaptivaDaily.com.

• Jul 19 – SanibelCaptivaDaily.com Supports the Cracker Box Restaurant Fundraiser
• Jul 19 – Sanibel – Captiva Fishing
• Jul 18 – Sanibel Restaurant Biddles Bucket
• Jul 18 – Sanibel Seashell Wreaths, New Tip Expert
• Jul 17 – Moving Sale, Sanibel Art and Frame
• Jul 16 – Sanibel Captiva Entertainment Island Cinema, Harry Potter Premier
• Jul 16 – The Sanibel~Captiva Optimist Club’s 30th Annual 4th of July Road Rally
• Jul 15 – Captiva Restaurants, Mucky Duck
• Jul 15 – Toll Meeting, Sanibel Community House
• Jul 14 – Sunny Day on a Captiva Cruise from McCarthy’s Marina.
• Jul 13 – Sanibel Captiva Entertainment Island Cinema, Harry Potter Premier
• Jul 13 – American Legion Post 123, Sanibel & Captive Charities / Non Profit, Dougie “Fresh” BBQ Ribs & Chicken

Sanibel - Captiva Fishing

Sanibel – Captiva Fishing. John Durand, sent us this picture of the Snook he caught to make us jealous, well John…it worked. We wish we could be out fishing Sanibel – Captiva too! Soon enough we at the SanibelCaptivaDaily will be out taking photos of ourselves fishing Sanibel – Captiva!

just like grandpa said

The best photographer on the Island, Terry Waldorf sent us some amazing photos of people Fishing on Sanibel Island! Thank you again Terry for all of your support!

If any of you have a catch that you want to share, send in the photo and we’ll make sure to post your Sanibel & Captiva Fishing picture on the Sanibel Captiva Daily.

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Royal Shell, Sanibel Vacation Rentals, Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament

June 4th – 7th, 2009 our Royal Shell, Saltwater Fishing Team once again participated in the Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament.  We are pleased to announce Royal Shell Vacation Rentals, received 3rd place out of 68 boats.  This was the Twentieth Anniversary of the Tournament which was established in 1989.  The Caloosa Catch and Release provides the finest tournament experience to everyone with the continuing focus on fishing, fun, families and fundraising.  This year, the Caloosa Catch and Release was televised in HD on the World Fishing Network.   The primary recipient of net proceeds from the Tournament Series will be Florida Gulf Coast University Vester Marine and Environmental Science Field Station as well as several other organizations including CCA and the Lee County Boys and Girls Club.

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Come and get you Supplies

Three Reasons why you need to go to the Sanibel Island Bait Box

1. Tackle – You can buy variety of live bait and artificial lures.

2. Rods- You can have custom rods made by Captain Whitney Jones or you can choose from a hug selection  of other rods.

3. Accessories- If you need anything from fishing shirts to fishing licences, the bait Box has you covered!

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Johnny Durand

Fishing on Sanibel Island

Johnny Durand caught this 32 inch Snook off West Gulf Beach in the troff. He used light tackle with a 30 lb leader and a 2/0 circle hook on cut bait. Caught and Released. He’ll be out there fishing on Sanibel Island again Sunday. Thank you for sending in the photo Johnny D!

Family Pontoon

Celebrate National Fishing Week

In honor of National Fishing Week, June 6 through June 14. So pick up your rod and hit the waters and take some photos! Send us pictures of your catch and we will share them with everyone!

Sanibel Captiva Island How to buy your Fishing License

If you live on Sanibel Island or Captiva, chances are you fish or will go fishing at some point. Being totally surrounded by water and geographically located in Southwest Florida, gives us the opportunity to do some amazing fishing. One thing that you might not know is that you Need a Fishing License, even if you live in Florida. Click below for some information and find out how to buy your Florida Fishing License. We at the SanibelCaptivaDaily.com got our licenses at the Bait Box on Sanibel.

1041 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1618

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Captian Whitney Jones

Sanibel Captiva Island Fishing with Captain Whitney Jones

Check out Captain Whitney Jones and his custom rods. He builds his rods from the finest components, from light tackle to big game. You can even get custom colors and your names on the rod. So stop in the Bait Box and check out his gear and have Whitney make you something awesome, you’ll be reeling in the biggest fish in Sanibel and Captiva.

Duker Armor with a flounder

Sunny Sanibel Island Fishing. Karen Cornwall spent the day fishing with Captain Whitney Jones on Sunny Sanibel Island. They caught
lots of Trout, Ladyfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, and Grouper. Check out the pictures of Sunny Sanibel Island Fishing! Photo Credit: Karen Cornwall

Thank you for the photos Karen!

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