Visiting from Michigan the Gilberts decided they wanted to try their hand at saltwater flats fishing. Actually, Mr. G., an experienced bass and walleye angler, wanted to try his hand at salt water flats fishing.While hubby was at the back of the boat adding water to Matlacha Pass, Mrs. G ...
Often folks ask if they can bring their equipment, favorite rod, lure, etc., on their trip. Thinking back on years of (my) dropped rods, busted eyes, broken spinning reel bails and general misuse by some past clients, I quickly reply, yes!Asking how to set up, I shoot them an email with ...
Guiding or poling a client to their first sight fished snook, tarpon or redfish on the fly rod is a special experience for both guide and angler alike.Definitely a team effort.Spotting the fish, closing the distance, boat positioning, the final approach, the cast: Some times it goes easily, ...
I'll take rain, no-see-ums, heat, cold, even ice in the rod guides, but wind always makes it tough. Big waves, tough boat control, hard to anchor, fish, and dock.Usually, being wet in a flats boat traveling from A to B is a real buzzkill for those waiting all week for a Saturday offshore trip ...
I was outside washing the boat, watching a pack of kids walk down the street. An exceptional SW Florida fall day, a light breeze, a hint of fall in the air, just beautiful.Four children ages 8-12 shuffled slowly along the blacktop, heads down, each one holding and staring down at smart phones. ...
The fall cool down has fish on the move with feeding up for winter being number one on their minds.Although not considered one of the glamour species, the cynoscion nebulosus - or spotted seatrout - is a prime target for millions of Florida anglers. Easy to catch, plentiful, usually easy to ...
