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For those of you wondering if the Keys are still a viable vacation option I wanted to let you all know we are open for business! While everyone has been affected somehow by one of the largest storms ever to pass by our pristine waters, I am truly amazed at the turn around. Most ofRead more

People often ask me about the eating habits of the wiley permit. Most often, I tell people that live crabs are almost unfair when in pursuit of one of the flats most prized sportfish. But they’ll eat almost anything they can chase down. Live shrimp, crabs, small fish, and…worms.  The Palolo Worm hatch causes anRead more

Since the last AFG update, we welcomed Captain Eddie Yarbrough to the fishing team. Starting in early 2016, he has kept busy running trips out of our 22 foot Maverick Pathfinder bayboat. Capt. Eddie has lived and fished in south Florida for over 20 years. After a long career in the corporate world, Capt. EddieRead more

Worth it. What do you get when two days of a 3-day tournament are called off due to weather? A one day rodeo featuring a bonefish catch worth bragging about and two tournament awards, that’s what. For two days, winds ripped over the Florida Bay at more than 30 knots. For safety’s sake, the womenRead more

A trio of permit under water Triple Tail? The fish by that name is a prized offshore catch that sports a hearty fight and is tasty too, if you choose to keep it. But a trinity of permit certainly boasts its own special level of bragging rights! My triad of anglers Michael, Dave and ShaunRead more

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

Dave from Colorado came into town for a few days recently to get in some much need bow time.  He brought a quiver of fly rods and reels and had tied up some very tasty looking flies. Dave actually spends most of his time tying flies. As a matter of fact, that’s what he does–heRead 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

I often hear some of my inquiring anglers say they heard there were no tarpon around because it’s not “Tarpon Season.” This implies that tarpon are only around the Florida Keys in May and June.  This is simply misleading.  The annual migration of tarpon throughout the Keys generally occurs in the spring months: March, April,Read more

Teaming up again, Sam Kaufman and I are riding out the unofficial “end” of tarpon season by fishing this year’s Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament. (April through June are thought of as the prime tarpon months. But heart-pumping silver king action can be found well into the fall, so don’t scratch them off your to-do list this summer!)Read more