Spring is in the air here in the beautiful Lower Keys, and if you’re lucky enough, a tarpon will be too. It is a “changing of the guard,” so-to-speak, from permit to the silver king this month due to the expected influx of migratory ‘poons into the area. Although permit are still very thick, our… Read More
Trachinotus falcatus. As Wikipedia defines it, “Trachinotus comes from a fusion of the Greek words trachys, which means rough, and noton, meaning back.” Falcatus is a Latin adjective which roughly means “armed with scythes.” This serves as a reference to the dorsal fin that occasionally protrudes from the water when schools are feeding near the… Read More
The old slogan “31 Flavors” make most people instantly think of the famous ice cream parlor Baskin-Robbins. When I’m asked “What’s biting now?” you may hear me reply with that same catch phrase. February offers anglers so many fishing options. Often times deciding on what species to pursue is the most difficult decision of the… Read More
Let me start out by saying “Happy New Year, Florida Keys”! I hope everyone had a great holiday season. As I sit here writing this article, I find myself reflecting back on last years fishing season reminiscing about days spent on the water with clients, how many new friends were made and memories were captured…. Read More
How can you tell winter is officially here in the Lower Keys? One: the windows are open in your house; two: it takes forever to turn left on US1 due to the constant streaming of Winnebagos entering and exiting the area; three: the Big Pine Flea Market is the place to be on Saturday… Read More
Regulations… A word that makes many cringe as their eyes cross while trying to remember them all. When looked at as a whole they can be intimidating especially due to the fact that forgetting them can get a person into quite a bit of trouble but when broken down they can be understood with… Read More
Even though I’m a Conch I still marvel at the lengths people go to squeeze money out of all parts of the government with the flimsiest of justification and the wildest of schemes. It frequently goes past the government and stings private enterprise. I remember the guy who robbed a bank with a shovel as… Read More
I can’t believe that it’s already November. We’ve had a few light cold fronts move through South Florida but the fall fishing remains red hot. As we adjust our mindset to the cooler water fishing techniques needed for this time of year we still need to be ready to take advantage of the big three… Read More
Bonefish, Bonefish and Bonefish! That’s all I have to say. End of story. I could literally end my narrative there and be satisfied that I have written a complete and accurate report for the month of October. But wait – there are also tons of permit to be had by all. Oh yeah…tarpon too. It… Read More
As a guide I am fortunate to be able to meet and share the experiences of the Lower Keys backcountry with many people. Everyday someone new gets to see the rolling tarpon, the cruising bonefish and the tailing permit. That’s the part of the job that is most satisfying to me. However, this month’s article… Read More
