Big Bully Outdoors


Port Charlotte, FL   bigbullyoutdoors.com

About Me

Captain Andrew Herzog has made Boca Grande and Charlotte Harbor his home, and has been fishing this area for years.  Due to his extensive knowledge of the area and the species which live in our waters, his charters provide an enjoyable experience and result in happy customers!  Fishing in Boca Grande is a great addition to any Florida vacation.  

He is a USCG Certified Captain, licensed and insured to run guides in the state of Florida.  He works closely with Gray Fishtag, as well as NOAA and FWC, assisting with data for various research programs.  Andrew is an experienced professional who strives to get his clients "on fish" every charter.  Every guest uses top quality tackle, provided to the angler at no additional charge.  Regardless of your previous experience fishing, a charter led by Capt Andrew can guide and educate you on how to catch that fish on your bucket list!  

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Fishing Report:
Shark Week Catches

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by: Big Bully Outdoors

Posted On : 2017-Aug-02

Shark Fishing Charter Port Charlotte, FL Father and Daughter fishing crew this week.  Eric and Courtlyn set out to hook up on some BIG fish over two days while vacationing in Florida.   Being "shark week" on the discovery channel was a perfect time to hook up to some toot...

Fishing Report:
How Many Sharks Can You Catch?

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by: Big Bully Outdoors

Posted On : 2017-May-15

 Family Vacation Fishing In Boca Grande, FL!This month we hooked our charter guests up to plenty of sharks!   Mostly blacktip and spinner sharks today which are a fun fight.  Species vary this time of year, as sharks of all shapes and sizes follow the tarpon in to the p...
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Fishing Report:
Shark Week Catches

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by: Big Bully Outdoors

Posted On : 2017-Aug-02

Shark Fishing Charter Port Charlotte, FL Father and Daughter fishing crew this week.  Eric and Courtlyn set out to hook up on some BIG fish over two days while vacationing in Florida.   Being "shark week" on the discovery channel was a perfect time to hook up to some toot...

Fishing Report:
How Many Sharks Can You Catch?

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by: Big Bully Outdoors

Posted On : 2017-May-15

 Family Vacation Fishing In Boca Grande, FL!This month we hooked our charter guests up to plenty of sharks!   Mostly blacktip and spinner sharks today which are a fun fight.  Species vary this time of year, as sharks of all shapes and sizes follow the tarpon in to the p...

Fishing Report:
Tarpon, Early Season Fish

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by: Big Bully Outdoors

Posted On : 2017-Apr-05

Spring Tarpon Are Showing Up On The West Coast! This weekend (the first weekend in April) while inshore fishing I couldn't help but run up the beach and into the pass looking for tarpon.  We have had a very mild winter, and warmer than average water temps.  There has been scattered...

Bullbuster In Action:
Snook Season

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by: Big Bully Outdoors

Posted On : 2017-Mar-14

Gulf Coast Of Florida Snook Season Important Info For Florida Gulf Coast Snook Season Its snook season for the gulf coast.  Our Spring harvest runs from March first and closes on May 1st.  Slot size for this coast of florida is 28-33 inches.  One...

How To:
Tarpon Fishing, Keep Your Catch HOOKED!

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by: Big Bully Outdoors

Posted On : 2017-Mar-10

Keeping Boca Grande Tarpon Hooked Boca Grande Tarpon migration signals the start of Spring in South West Florida.  Anglers travel from all over to fish our passes and beaches.  These tarpon travel up our shorelines in the months of April-July.  Our area acts as a staging ground...

Fishing Report:
Sharks & Goliath Grouper

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by: Big Bully Outdoors

Posted On : 2017-Feb-06

Port Charlotte Shark & Goliath CharterMike and family spent two days on the water during their SWFL vacation.  Target species was shark.  Day one was full of bites, spinner sharks and black nose.  Two common and fun winter species ranging from 4feet to -6.5 feet in size.  Spinner...

Bullbuster In Action:
Goliath Grouper

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by: Big Bully Outdoors

Posted On : 2017-Jan-21

A BIG fish and a true dinosaur of the deep, the Atlantic Goliath Grouper. A BIG fish and a true dinosaur of the deep, the Atlantic Goliath Grouper is alluring to many anglers for their size and strength. They are the largest member of the sea bass family weighing as large as 500lbs. &nb...

Bullbuster In Action:
Amberjack

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by: Big Bully Outdoors

Posted On : 2016-Dec-28

Greater Amberjack, Great Fight, Even Sicker On Topwater Plugs! Greater Amberjack are known for their power.  This is a strong fighting fish commonly caught on jigs, live bait and lures.  Winter water temps in the Gulf of Mexico really get them fired up.  Recently Capt Andrew was th...

Bullbuster In Action:
Great Goliaths

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by: Big Bully Outdoors

Posted On : 2016-Sep-26

Goliath Grouper Featuring 1Rod1ReelFishing For years I've used whatever fishing line is available at the local tackle shop up the street.  Its worked fine and done its job until the Goliath's got a hold of it.  These fish are tough and powerful and love wrapping, and dragging yo...

Fishing Report:
The Port Charlotte Redfish Bite Was Hot In August!

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by: Big Bully Outdoors

Posted On : 2016-Sep-01

Redfishing Out Of Port CharlotteBecky & her husband Jack are new residents of the area.  They wanted to learn about the fish they could catch in and around our surrounding waters.  They learned how and where to catch bait, this is super important when fish turn off your usual jumbo shrimp ...

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