June from the bench

As we sat down at the fly tying bench for this month, June. Summer’s here and we’re working mangrove shorelines for redfish and snook and open water adjacent to the beaches for tarpon. As a result, we’re throwing baitfish flies to imitate the scaled sardines and...

June Outlook

Essentially, this is an extension of last month and I’ll continue to work the same type pattern.  The inshore bite around outer shorelines and adjacent bar systems is good. However, for many, tarpon are the main emphasis. Fish migrating north out of the keys and...
June 2021

June 2021

Essentially, this is an extension of last month and I’ll continue to work the same type pattern.  The inshore bite around outer shorelines and adjacent bar systems is good. However, for many, tarpon are the main emphasis. Fish migrating north out of the keys and...

May from the bench

As we sat down at the fly tying bench for this month, May. Our water temps have warmed up and fish are on the move. As a result, pilchards or scaled sardines have moved back into the harbor from offshore and are now a staple for our favorite gamefish. We’ll now tie...

May Outlook

This has always been one of my favorite months as opportunities really open up.  Moreover, the wind lies down somewhat allowing the range necessary to take advantage of an expanded fishery. It’s time to make my way out of the backcountry towards the harbor, beach and...