Florida Fishing Reports

What a great day out, couldn't ask for more action! Took Kum out for some winter horseback riding here in Florida this January, starting our adventure in the late afternoon around Butler Beach. The partly cloudy skies made for perfect riding weather - not too hot, not too cold, just right for what we had planned! Ray Chaters specializes in these endurance rides that really test y'all's skills.

With our gear rigged and ready, we focused on persistence hunting techniques that work so well in this Florida terrain. The drive hunting approach kept us moving through different areas, and we used relay hunting methods to cover more ground effectively. Butler Beach and the surrounding backcountry provide the perfect setup for these techniques - plenty of open space and varied terrain that challenges both horse and rider.

The persistence hunting really paid off as we worked through the afternoon, and the partly cloudy conditions kept things comfortable for both us and the horses. We wrapped up the hunt with smiles all around, cruisin' through some beautiful Florida landscape that makes this area so special for endurance riding!

If y'all are thinking about booking an endurance horseback riding adventure, Ray Chaters offers comprehensive trips throughout Florida that showcase the best persistence hunting, relay hunting, and drive hunting techniques. Our Horseback Riding Rate Card covers everything from beginner-friendly rides to challenging endurance adventures like this one. Florida's diverse terrain and year-round riding weather make it perfect for horseback enthusiasts looking to test their skills. Whether you're new to endurance riding or an experienced rider, we tailor each trip to match your abilities and interests, ensuring you get the most out of your time in the saddle exploring Florida's backcountry.

What a great day out, couldn't ask for more action! Shrunga and I headed out this winter morning around mid-morning for some inshore fishing here in Florida. The weather started off nice but we could see it becoming cloudy in the afternoon, which actually worked in our favor for keeping things comfortable on the water. We had the whole backcountry to ourselves and the tide was rollin' in just right for what we had planned.

Once the stage was set, we focused on drift fishing and bottom fishing techniques that work so well in these Florida waters. We mixed in some casting when the opportunities presented themselves, working different spots to see what was holding fish. The inshore fishing around here is perfect for this kind of approach because y'all get such variety in structure and depth changes. We didn't stick a trophy on this run, but every cast and minute on the water was worth it, and we wrapped up with great memories and tight lines all around!test

If you're thinking about getting out on the water for some quality inshore fishing action, Florida offers some of the best opportunities you'll find anywhere. The techniques we used today - drift fishing, bottom fishing, and casting - are proven methods that work year-round in these waters, especially during the winter months when conditions stay comfortable. Whether you're new to fishing or been at it for years, our inshore trips give you the chance to experience what makes Florida fishing so special. The variety of structure and fishing opportunities means every trip is different, and there's always something biting if you know where to look. Come join us for your own Florida inshore adventure and see why anglers keep coming back to these productive waters - the fishing here speaks for itself and we'd love to show you what our home waters have to offer!

Hot bite and happy crew! Arun joined us for a late evening winter session down by the glades, starting just before midnight with clear conditions throughout the day and calm waters around Butler Beach. Perfect setup for what we had planned with Ray Chaters!

With our gear rigged and ready, we focused on sight fishing and flats fishing in the shallow water areas that make Florida such prime territory for this style of fishing. Arun picked up a solid African Pompano working the backcountry flats! The shallow water fishing really paid off in these conditions, and Butler Beach delivered exactly what we were hoping for. We wrapped up the trip with tight lines and smiles all around!

If y'all are thinking about getting out on the water for some serious flats action, this Half Day Evening Flats Fishing in Pensacola Florida trip is exactly what you're looking for! The shallow water fishing and sight fishing opportunities around Florida's backcountry are absolutely incredible, especially when the conditions line up like they did for us. Ray Chaters specializes in working these flats where the African Pompano and other species cruise the shallows, and there's nothing quite like the rush when you spot your target cruisin' the flats in crystal clear water. Whether you're new to sight fishing or you've been working the spread for years, these evening sessions give you the perfect chance to experience what makes Florida flats fishing so special. Give us a call and let's get you out there where the bite is hot and the fishing is everything you've been dreaming about!