It’s my opinion that the people who get the most out of fishing are the ones who love being outside in nature and on the water so much, that pursuing and catching fish is just a bonus. It’s also my assertion that for some reason, they usually catch the most fish. It’s as if the … Continue reading “Just Plane Crazy”
Category: Back Country Fishing
Captain Dave Perkins’ Key Largo and Islamorada Recommendations
Restaurants: Breakfast: –Harriet’s Key Largo Open over 40 years. A little place with lots of charm. Look for the yellow building. –Midway Cafe Islamorada A healthy, wholesome and tasty breakfast spot. Like something you’d find in Vermont or Colorado. –Keys Bite Key Largo Great service, selection and food. Great Mexican flair as well. –Mangrove Mike’s Islamorada A Keys … Continue reading “Captain Dave Perkins’ Key Largo and Islamorada Recommendations”
Surreal Salmon
For many years I’ve found ways to get away from late summer in South Florida for at least a month. I was fortunate enough to be able to spend the last three in Chicago. That is the perfect time to be there. It is still warm enough to get outside and be active, but cool … Continue reading “Surreal Salmon”
From Swordfish to Snook
I feel like fishing is as much a social outlet as a recreational one. Since I was a kid fishing the local canal with the neighbor kids, most of my closest friends have been fisherman. As I go through life, I meet people with different degrees of knowledge about all types of fishing; from ice … Continue reading “From Swordfish to Snook”
Permit Me
April-May is my favorite time of the year in the Florida Keys. One of the many reasons has to do with what I feel is the most exciting species to pursue: Permit. Members of the jack family, permit (Trachinotus falcatusare) are one of the most sought after fish on the Florida Keys flats. While bonefish … Continue reading “Permit Me”
Lola the Fish Whisperer
In 2004, a Miami friend of mine’s family were out on their porch giving out Halloween candy when a little black dachshund mix walked up and sat down with them. It was dirty, covered with fleas and had no collar. It didn’t seem like it wanted to leave so they fed it, washed it and let it … Continue reading “Lola the Fish Whisperer”
The Art of the Rod Storage
This article was contributed by Chris Ritter. He is a Miami born and raised, Harvard educated, architect and illustrator. He has a knack for designing highly functional, aesthetically pleasing, home improvement projects. He is also one of my best friends of almost 30 years and a great guy, with one of the sharpest minds and best wit of anyone I know. … Continue reading “The Art of the Rod Storage”
Exchanging Fishing Tips for Writing Tips with a Best Selling Author in Flamingo
I was recently lucky enough to take JT Kalnay and Dr. Al Brady into the Everglades National Park in pursuit of fish. It was one of the prettiest days of the year with perfect fishing conditions. They were thrilled to be back in the Everglades National Park. It’s always a special treat to fish with … Continue reading “Exchanging Fishing Tips for Writing Tips with a Best Selling Author in Flamingo”
The Florida Keys Sawfish AKA Mud Marlin
I met one of my best friends while attending the University of West Florida in Pensacola over 20 years ago. Parker and I were in a class together and had a mutual friend. When we figured out that we were both South Floridians with the same passion for fishing, the transition from classmates to best … Continue reading “The Florida Keys Sawfish AKA Mud Marlin”
Shrimping for Permit in Tavernier
One of my favorite past times is catching shrimp. Not only are they my favorite food, they are a heck of a lot of fun to catch. Subsequently, several of my close friends and I have shrimp fever. There is no exact science to when they run, but in the Florida Keys, it only happens … Continue reading “Shrimping for Permit in Tavernier”
Fish Points with Dad
My father and I have been fishing in South Florida together for as long as I can remember. His father fished with him from an early age as well. Their front yard was the beach in Tela, Honduras. Some of my father’s favorite memories were when they used to wake up, grab their rods, walk … Continue reading “Fish Points with Dad”
Out-classed, but Not Beaten in the Everglades Backcountry
I was fishing Flamingo with Hernan Cortes and his cousin Tony Carnot in one of Flamingo’s many productive shallow water bights on an absolutely gorgeous day this past year. We had just caught a redfish and a snook and were working our way back into the open bay. We were moving along in fifteen inches of … Continue reading “Out-classed, but Not Beaten in the Everglades Backcountry”
