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BFC Member Meeting

Captain Alex Dolinski, Charter Fishing Captain Spot On Charter, a well-known and highly respected charter service specializing in spin and fly-casting trips in Estero Bay Captain Alex updated us on Estero Bay fishing conditions, including water quality, debris in the water and mangroves, as well as the status of clean up efforts. Despite our earlier… Continue Reading BFC Member Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Enrichment Center 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL, United States

Todd Dutro, Owner Master Bait and Tackle (MBT), a well-established retailer on Bonita Beach Rd., specializing in bait, tackle, supplies and apparel for guides, local fishermen and tourists. Todd recounted his acquisition of MBT during Covid, his focus on modernizing the business and strengthening the MBT brand.  He also described the harsh realities of Hurricane… Continue Reading Monthly Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Enrichment Center 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL, United States

Captain Alex Dolinski, Charter Fishing Captain Spot On Charter, a well-known and highly respected charter service specializing in spin and fly-casting trips in Estero Bay Captain Alex updated us on Estero Bay fishing conditions, including water quality, debris in the water and mangroves, as well as the status of clean up efforts. Despite our earlier… Continue Reading Monthly Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Enrichment Center 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL, United States

Steve Sarkozy, Estero Village Manager Steve has served as our Village Manager since 2015, after having 35 years of local government experience. He serves as the CEO of the Village, reporting to the Village Council. Steve is expected to update us on the most significant plans and events in Estero, including planned development of residential… Continue Reading Monthly Meeting

BFC Member Meeting

Enrichment Center 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL, United States

Captain Leiza is a well-known representative of Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Florida (ccaflorida.org) which is dedicated to advising and educating the public on conservation of marine resources, and anglers’ access to them.  Leiza is Director of their STAR fishing tournament for all age groups in Florida. Captain Leiza is expected to discuss inshore habitat… Continue Reading BFC Member Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Enrichment Center 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL, United States

Monthly Meeting

Enrichment Center 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL, United States

Captain Justin Stuller, part owner and manager of Estero River Outfitters has enthusiastically agreed to be our April speaker.  He will trailer over  fishing kayaks to park on grass outside EC.  He'll speak about fishing,  pleasure, and sunset trips by canoe or kayak.  He also does guided fishing trips by kayak in the Estero River… Continue Reading Monthly Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Shadow Wood Country Club 22801 Oakwilde Blvd, Estero, FL, United States

At SWCC, since the Enrichment Center is being remodeled. Our speaker is Captain Mark Yimin who has been a full-time guide in Estero Bay for over 10 years (http://calusafishing.com).  Last season Mark was selected as one of our featured back bay guides.  His presentation will include an update on fishing conditions and water safety issues… Continue Reading Monthly Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Enrichment Center 9930 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL, United States

Back at the Enrichment Center this month.  Mike Sipos is the Collier County Agent for Florida Sea Grant (https://flseagrant.org), a university-based program that, for over 50 years, has supported research, education, and outreach to conserve our coastal resources.  Mike, a SWFL native, is a popular and highly regarded speaker in person and a frequent guest… Continue Reading Monthly Meeting