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Meet the Boat: Why I Fish a Custom 23′ Atlas by Atlas Boatworks
Fish With Fort Myers Fishing Charter Captain Jack Swedberg When folks step aboard for their charter with me, one of the first things they notice—right after the rods and the morning breeze—is the boat. And I’m proud of that. I run a custom 23-foot Atlas built by the...
Month-by-Month Guide to Fort Myers Fishing: What’s Biting and When
Answering One Of The Most Common Questions I Get As A Fort Myers Fishing Guide: "When's the best time to fish Fort Myers?" One of the questions I get asked the most on the boat is, “When’s the best time to come back and fish Fort Myers again?” And the truth is,...
10 Things To Do In Fort Myers After A Fishing Charter With Captain Jack Swedberg
Eat, Drink, Explore - Here's my list of 10 things to do in Fort Myers after your fishing charter to keep the good times rolling. After a killer day fishing with Capt. Jack from Jackpot Fishing Charters & EcoTours, you’ve got options—plenty of them. Here are ten...
Why Fish With Me – Captain Jack Swedberg of Jackpot Fishing Charters & EcoTours
A Message From Jack: Full-Time Fort Myers Fishing GuideIf you’re thinking about booking a fishing charter in Fort Myers, I know you’ve got a lot of choices. But if you’re looking for a trip that’s more than just checking the box—something relaxed, fun, and tailored to...
Where I Take My Clients Fishing In Fort Myers: Location Breakdowns With Captain Jack
Exploring the Best Fishing In Fort Myers with Jackpot Fishing Charters & EcoToursWhen you run a guide service like Jackpot Fishing Charters & EcoTours, you're lucky enough to fish some of the most diverse and productive waters in Southwest Florida. Between...
Fishing in Fort Myers: What to Catch and When
Fishing in Fort Myers isn’t just a pastime—it’s a way of life. As a full-time fishing guide on these waters, I get to chase a wide variety of species throughout the year, from tarpon and snook to redfish and snapper. One of the best parts of fishing Southwest Florida...
Understanding Tarpon Migration Patterns Around Fort Myers, Florida
A Local Guide’s Take on Timing the Silver King’s Journey As a tarpon fishing guide here in Fort Myers, I plan my entire season around the migration of these incredible fish. There’s nothing quite like seeing those first rolling tarpon push into the area each...
The Ultimate Guide to Fort Myers Tarpon Fishing
There’s nothing quite like tarpon fishing in Fort Myers! It’s my favorite species to target and nothing beats putting clients on their first or biggest tarpon on our charters. Every year, as the warm waters of the Gulf come alive with migrating Silver Kings, I find myself counting down the days until I can chase these incredible fish again. The explosive strikes, the aerial acrobatics, and the sheer power of a hooked tarpon make it my favorite time of year.
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