Summer 2009 was storm-free and beautiful. Close to shore, the Gulf of Mexico was loaded with king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, bluefish and ladyfish. Near-shore structure held more big red snappers than we've seen in years, plus there were plenty of mangrove snappers and amberjacks in the mix. The inside flats held more redfish and big trout than usual and provided some great sight-fishing for our fly-fishing clients. Huge schools of big menhaden once again turned up in the Intracoastal Waterway followed by bull redfish, bluefish, and sharks. Here are photos from the first half of the summer season. For photos from previous seasons, check out these additional galleries: Spring 2009, Winter 2009, Fall 2008, Summer 2008, Spring 2008, Winter 2008, Fall 2007, Summer 2007, Spring 2007, Winter 2007, Fall 2006, Summer 2006, Spring 2006, Winter 2006, Spring 2005, Summer 2005, Fall 2005. Click on any of the small images below to see the full size photos. Use the back button on your browser to return to this page.