Captain Matt Santiago
Captain Matt Santiago is the owner of Badfish Charters Tampa and an IGFA captain. On the Fishing Insights blog, he shares tips, tactics, and stories from inshore and nearshore trips on Tampa Bay to help anglers improve their skills and land more fish.
The bite is hot in Tampa Bay! Snook, redfish, tarpon, and kingfish are all chewing. See what’s biting and book your next fishing adventure with Badfish Charters.
Want to catch redfish like a pro? Discover the best redfish artificial lures for inshore fishing. From topwater action to the jigs for redfish, find out how to land trophy fish in shallow water. Upgrade your lures for redfish and start reeling them in today!
Discover the best tarpon fishing spots in Florida, when to go, what gear to use, and how to catch the iconic Silver King. Plan your ultimate fishing trip today!
Tarpon season is here! Discover the best Tarpon rod and reel for Tarpon fishing in Tampa Bay: the Shimano Saragosa 8000 reel paired with the Tsunami Carbon Shield II rod. Learn expert tips to maximize your success during the peak May to July season and catch these majestic silver kings!
As the waters of Tampa Bay begin to warm up, one fish species is on the minds of anglers across the region - the mighty Mangrove Snapper. These feisty, hard-fighting fish are a favorite among local fishermen, and the upcoming snapper season is an exciting time to get out on the water and target these impressive gamefish.
Chasing winter redfish and spotted seatrout on a Tampa Bay ganu with artificial lures. Learn the Corky and soft plastic techniques that got the bites.