Author Archives: Captain William Toney

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Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney: Fishing in the Cold Wind

First of all, sorry about missing last week’s report. After two days on the water, I decided it was best to bag it for a… Read More

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney: Sheepshead, Black Drum and Hogfish

Starting with fishing in our rivers, there are some sheepshead and black drum. I’ve had the best luck fishing the outgoing tide with live shrimp… Read More

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney: Fishing Close to the Docks

Fishing this week has put me close to the docks. I’ve spent some time around Sugar Bowl and in the Homosassa River. What I’ve been… Read More

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney: Thanksgiving Fishing

First thing, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you eat more than you should and have the best afternoon nap… Read More

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney: Fishing for Trout in the Wind

Well, here we go again with the hard northeast wind. It seems we have a pattern of 5 to 7 days of good weather, then… Read More

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney: Fall Fishing for Trout, Redfish & Snook

The week ahead looks favorable for some excellent fall fishing. I believe the winds should be lighter, with good tides. As far as trout… Read More

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney: Fishing in a Cold Brisk Wind

Windy conditions prevailed again after a cold front made its way past us. The day after the front is usually poor fishing when high-pressure sets… Read More

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney: Fishing in a Brisk Wind

Another week with brisk winds on the Big Bend. The only saving grace against the easterly flow is the full moon. Incoming tides are pushing… Read More

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney: Catching Fish in Shallow Waters

The first cold front of winter helps remind me of ways to catch fish in shallow waters. As a front approaches Florida from the north,… Read More

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney: Hints to get your Gag Grouper

As we are getting closer to the premature gag grouper closedown on the 18th of October, here are a few tips for inshore anglers to… Read More

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney: Targeting Sea Trout

High east winds are making the Big Bend look like winter instead of Fall. After getting away from last week’s Harvest Moon, the tides are low… Read More

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report with Captain Toney: Fishing around a Full Moon

Looking forward to a great week of fishing just before the full moon. I like the fishing and tides just prior to and a few days after… Read More