Sanibel Island Fishing Club hosts first meeting
This coming Tuesday evening, Oct.13, the Sanibel Island Fishing Club will be holding its first meeting of the 2026-27 angling season.
The meeting will be held in the north room of the Sanibel Island Community House, which is located at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL. The meeting gets underway at 5:30 p.m. with a half hour social among the angling members. The presentation begins at 6 p.m. sharp. There is no admission charge for this event and the angling public is cordially invited to attend. Refreshments and pizza slices are available at a nominal charge.
This month’s featured speaker is Dr. Todd Porter, a USCG licensed guide from Ft. Myers, Florida. Going by the handle, “Saltwater Todd,” he will be giving a PowerPoint presentation titled “SWFL Inshore Fishing #101.” This informative presentation will include tips on how to target and catch the big three inshore species found in the local inshore waters: redfish, snook, and seatrout. If you’ve ever wondered what rods and reels to use, what’s the best bait to cast or where to find these coveted catches, this is a program you will not want to miss.
Porter fishes out of an 18′ Maverick HPX powered by a Yamaha 115 HP Sho. His tackle choices include Shimano fishing reels, G. Loomis and Orvis rods, and Hatch fly reels. A Southwest Florida native, Porter has been an avid angler since he was able to pick up a fishing rod and has been a professional fishing guide for more than eight years.
If you’re interested in learning more about the local fishing scene or want to become a member of the Sanibel Island Fishing Club, drop by and see what this great organization is all about.
To learn more about the club and find some delicious fish recipes, visit www.sanibelislandfishingclub.com.
The photo was provided by Todd Porter. The copy was from Charles Sobczak, VP of the Sanibel Island Fishing Club. For additional information, contact Sanibel island Fishing Club Vice President Charles Sobczak at 239-850-0710 or email at livingsanibel@gmail.com.