The family fish

The family fish

I’d like to think of trout as the family fish. Because they group up and aren’t as technical as our other gamefish. It’s always been a great fish to target with the kids. They are abundant and cooperative and willing to snatch most offerings anglers provide. They’re...
Bull dog of the backcountry

Bull dog of the backcountry

Redfish prowl the same shorelines as snook but can also be found out on open grass flats. In fact, they tend to group up in areas of clear water with lots of turtle grass. They’re a great fish to sight fish on low winter tides. They’re a great fighter that bull dogs...
Welcome to snook country

Welcome to snook country

Welcome to snook country. Fishing for snook is like close quarter combat. They’re a street fighter in tight cover. They hit hard, can pull, and jump and will do it all within the confines of a complex mangrove creek system. In fact, one of the my favorite parts...

December 2020

At this point, with the combination of weather changes and the holiday season, I’d have my gear ready and waiting for those few short openings. By that, I mean waiting between the fronts for those perfect days that make living in southwest Florida special. And even...

November 2020

Towards the end of last month, first thing in the morning, it was noticeably breezy and cooler. This began the transition from late summer and fall into what could be considered a winter pattern. It’s not the winter  we’ll see in the next three months, but it’s a...