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”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
Grouper Wrassling in Flamingo
A big grouper, an airplane, and a tale about one that did not get away.
A big grouper, an airplane, and a tale about one that did not get away.
Leaping for Snook in The Everglades
I was poling and sight-fishing a mangrove bank in Flamingo with clients one afternoon, when I saw a gorgeous snook idly swimming just over a cast-length from the bow of the boat. My heartbeat increased immediately and I ducked down so that my profile would not spook the fish or make it uneasy. I quietly poled … Continue reading “Leaping for Snook in The Everglades”
