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”
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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”
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”