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”
Category: Offshore Fishing
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”
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”
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”
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”
Angler vs. Sailfish vs. Shark
The guys I grew up and am still friends with are all avid anglers. As far back as junior high school, we used to skip class and go fishing. We’d load our gear on the back of our bikes and spend the day at our favorite spots around South Miami. We’d be sure to cover up with … Continue reading “Angler vs. Sailfish vs. Shark”
Spring Time Whale Shark in the Florida Keys
While fishing the edge of the reef with friends and family I had quite an interesting situation occur. We were easing along in about 120 feet of water looking to do some fishing. It was a perfect morning. The winds were light, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky and the water was a perfect aqua blue … Continue reading “Spring Time Whale Shark in the Florida Keys”
