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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

These seasoned fresh-water fishing brothers tried their skills on the salty flats of Islamorada with me recently. They made the few adjustments I called out, and practiced retrieving snapper, drum, ladyfish and trout all morning. Their patience paid off when they were rewarded with a double hook-up in the afternoon. Twin bros landing twin redfish.Read 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

Flat calm days in the Florida Keys allowed us to fly fish for redfish and black drum in the Florida Bay with Capt. Steve Friedman on his 17.8 Whipray Hells Bay Skiff. Music: “Blue Sky” by Big Head Todd and the Monsters and “The Tide Will Rise” by Bruce Hornsby

Ben wanted to catch a redfish. He did some research at Worldwide Sportsman, practiced his casting and demonstrated patience. On a gorgeous fall day recently, we set out for the backcountry of Florida Bay to find his prize. He got his redfish and I got my prize; a great big prideful smile.