Considering the amount of time people spend working, enjoying what you do for a living is a solid step in the pursuit of a happy life. Fishing has always been one of my great passions, so I’ve been blessed to find a career that is both viable and fulfilling for me. However, all work and … Continue reading “Stalked Under the Stars”
Category: Fish tales
Just Plane Crazy
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”
Smoking Crocs in the Bahamas
When most people think of our closest neighbors here in the United States, they think of Mexico and Canada. But our next nearest is the Bahamas. The most westerly of this island chain is a small fishing village named Bimini. It lies just 55 miles east of Miami and is known for its gin clear … Continue reading “Smoking Crocs in the Bahamas”
A Wall of Shark
Fishing has been my number one passion for as long as I’ve been forming memories. It was my father’s and his father’s before him. Aside from fishing, I’ve had a love for all water sports and boating since we got our first family boat when I was 8. Skiing, knee boarding, skin diving, and eventually spearfishing, … Continue reading “A Wall of Shark”
Captain Dave Perkins’ Key West Recommendations
Duval Street is the main drag. It runs northeast to southwest and it is the Bourbon Street of Key West. I definitely recommend renting a scooter or a bike for at least 24 hours. Obviously you need to be safe, but I find it to be the best way to see the island. Be aware … Continue reading “Captain Dave Perkins’ Key West Recommendations”
Picture a Fish
Let’s face it, fishing and photography are a sport and hobby that go hand in hand like NASACAR and beer drinking. Anyone can tell a fish story, but being able to show a photo of your catch to friends and family is a big part of the fun. It’s also a great way to prove … Continue reading “Picture a Fish”
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”
Chasing Wahoo with Ahab
Having a home on the water in the Florida Keys for the last fifteen years has had a lot of advantages and I feel truly blessed. One of the many benefits has been the friends I’ve made in my neighborhood. A close one lives at the end of my canal on the open bay. His … Continue reading “Chasing Wahoo with Ahab”
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”
