pompano fishing – Sarasota Fishing Charters

11 Effective Pompano Fishing Tips!

11 Effective Pompano Fishing Tips! This post will list 11 effective pompano fishing tips. Pompano are a very popular inshore saltwater species. They are found along the Gulf of Mexico coast and...

What is the best pompano fishing lure?

What is the Best Pompano Fishing Lure? This article will highlight the best pompano fishing lure. Pompano are a very popular inshore saltwater species. Anglers prize them for both their strong fight...

Pompano Fishing – Florida and Beyond!

Pompano Fishing in Florida, a Complete Guide This article will thoroughly cover pompano fishing in Florida. Pompano fishing is very popular among saltwater anglers. They are one of the most...

About Fishing Lido Key

Capt Jim Klopfer grew up in Maryland and learned to fish in the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. He moved to Sarasota in 1986 and earned his United States Coast Guard "Masters" license (# USA000332878) in 1991. He has been guiding clients in Sarasota ever since! Currently, Capt Jim Klopfer runs his charters out of a 22' Stott Craft bay boat.

Capt Jim Klopfer has also authored many fishing articles and even several books on fishing. His Amazon author profile can be viewed in this link. He has written for GAFF Magazine, Florida Sport Fishing Magazine, Gulf Coast Fisherman, Woods-N-Waters, and other publications. Capt Jim writes a monthly fishing forecast for the Siesta Sand newspaper. He has self-published several books, "Sarasota Fishing Secrets", "Fly Fishing the Suncoast", "A Complete Guide to Ice Fishing", and "Fishing for Crappie, Bluegill, and Panfish".

All Sarasota fishing charters include everything the anglers needs; tackle, bait, licenses, ice, water, etc. Capt Jim is a proponent of catch and release, but will fillet and bag a few fish for a meal if desired.