Jewfish (goliath grouper) will never be a species I target on charters. Maybe I shouldn’t say never, but I can’t envision the chain of events that would need to unfold where the end result is me stabbing a 20/0 hook through the head of a jack crevalle, pitching it off...
The person who introduced me to fly fishing was part of an established group of very capable fly anglers. Some had pedigree. Others brought skill, but everyone had something to offer. The group offered vast knowledge of fly fishing which they generously shared with...
Where the flats meet the forest, sits the wild outpost of the back country. It remains untouched by the plague of progress. Its magnificent beauty is amplified within the deepest reaches. The wildest fish live in seclusion, inhabiting secret coves and hidden creeks....
-“It’s impossible for a saltwater flat to be more barren.” -“This is a place where fishing dreams go to die.” -“I would kill for a ladyfish right now.” -“Dear Lord, please send a school of Jacks to this awful place.” These are thoughts I’ve had while fishing...
“How are they catching snook at night?” “An alley full of snook? That can’t be true!” “Who gave it the name ‘Snook Alley’?” “Where is it and how do I get there?” These were the musings of a 9 year old...
The Rocky movie franchise in a nutshell is the story of a man coming from nothing, overcoming obscurity, getting battered by the champ, and then showing he could hang with anyone in the ring. It’s a great metaphor for the process some willingly endure getting...