Fly Fishing Conclave in January
Sunday December 31, 2006
On Jan 27, 2007, the Florida Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) will hold a one day event at the Internation Game Fish Association Hall of Fame in ... Read More
New Years Resolutions
Friday December 29, 2006
As I look back on the year just past, I find myself wishing I had done some things I didn't do and also wishing I had not done some things ... Read More
The Flycaster Who Tried to Make Peace with the World
Wednesday December 27, 2006
Randy Kadish, fly fisher and outdoor writer, recently sent me a “memoir” of some of his fly fishing experiences. These are no ordinary experiences, mind you; they are about ... Read More
A Christmas Gift to Remember
Sunday December 24, 2006
The movie "A Christmas Story" holds a very special place in my heart. My childhood identified so closely with little Ralphie, hoping for that special Christmas Gift. But ... Read More
Osprey Steals My Fish!
Thursday December 21, 2006
Here's one from Joe in Dayton, Ohio. He fishes in Florida in the winter.
I have a great one for you....I go to Madeira Beach a lot, been going there ... Read More
Venting a Deep Water Fish
Thursday December 21, 2006
How many times have you brought a fish to the surface from deep water to see a big balloon in their mouth or throat? For a long time I ... Read More
Take What the Tide Gives You
Tuesday December 19, 2006
A late fall trip to the ICW out of St Augustine, Florida, provided a mixed bag of fish as we followed the outgoing tide. Blake Butterworth and his dad, ... Read More
Redfish, Sheepshead and Twisted Line
Saturday December 16, 2006
Catching redfish on 6 pound test line can be a real nuisance if you are after something else. Long fights and twisted line were the order of the day. ... Read More
Top Gifts Under $100
Friday December 15, 2006
Here is a gift guide for you as we approach the Christmas season. All of these items can be purchased online and shipped directly to you!
Tarpon Commits Suicide
Saturday December 9, 2006
As many tarpon as I have caught over the years, none was like the one we caught at the mouth of the St Johns River a number of years ago. ... Read More
Making Custom Fishing Rods
Wednesday December 6, 2006
Have you ever built a custom rod? It really is not that hard if you have the parts, the right tools, and above all - patience! You can ... Read More
Line Size Makes a Difference
Monday December 4, 2006
Some people fish for small fish with what looks like a rope. You can get far more bites with a smaller line. Here's how to catch more fish ... Read More

