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Fall is a funny time for a fishing guide in the Keys. The breakneck pace ebbs a bit, and I have time to get friendly again with all the land-loving facets of my life. Dock duties are essential, for re-rigging and repairs. But a day on the water with clients is a dollar in myRead more

Mutton snapper caught while permit fishing On a recent half day trip the weather was pretty ideal for the most part.  We had some decent sunshine, light and variable winds and good tides.  After finding some nice bonefish but failing to get them hooked up, I decided the tide was right for looking for someRead more

Not bad for his first snook caught on fly March 9th. Look at those electric yellow fins!   Flats fishing in Islamorada and the Florida Keys offers something exciting in every season. While you Northerners are cringing through winter’s last laugh, we are whooping it up on the water catching a memorable mixed bag ofRead more

Dorsal and Tail of the Permit Meanwhile, in the Fishing Capital of the world, Islamorada, Florida Keys… The weather has been glorious, and recently I had a half day of fishing booked on a glass calm, Chamber of Commerce-type day. After a great morning casting to laid-up tarpon, tailing redfish and schools of monster JackRead more