Fishing Rod Buying Basics
Monday July 30, 2007
Searching for the right fishing rod? Are you a beginner or a seasoned angler? Everyone could use a primer on rod basics prior to heading out to purchase ... Read More
Three Time Tournament Looser Finally Wins
Thursday July 26, 2007
The AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament officials showed themselves as a class act. See the post below from July 23 and you will know that the Not Home boat ... Read More
How Many Redfish Spots?
Thursday July 26, 2007
There is a report out that a redfish was caught earlier this week that had 29 spots on its tail. Known for having one large spot on either side ... Read More
Boat Ramp Etiquette
Wednesday July 25, 2007
Last week's Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament brought out the "grinch" in a lot of people as they faced discourteous boaters at the launch ramp. Professionals who have no time ... Read More
Win and Loose Twice in One Day
Monday July 23, 2007
The AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament has some work to do if they don’t want another weigh-in like the one they had this past weekend. The tournament is divided ... Read More
Tournament Courtesy
Wednesday July 18, 2007
The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament (GJKT) is in full swing this week. The VIP affair was Monday; the Junior Angler day was Tuesday; and, the big tournament is Friday ... Read More
Vic's Bones
Tuesday July 17, 2007
Catching bonefish when I was a kid was simple. Not many people fished for them, and they were all over Biscayne Bay's "Stiltsville" flats.
They are still there today, although ... Read More
Dog Days Fishing
Monday July 16, 2007
Fishing in hot weather can be really tough. As hot as it has been, there are still some ways to be a successful angler. Fish are just like ... Read More
PETA Protests Fishing
Friday July 13, 2007
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has a new program underway to protest fishing. Their “Turn in Your Tackle” campaign is designed to reach folks who may be ... Read More
Half Day Fishing
Wednesday July 11, 2007
Maybe you guys can take it up on the northern Atlantic and Pacific coasts, but in the Southeast, a whole day of fishing in this unbearable summer heat can really ... Read More
GLoomis GCR842C GL3 Casting Rod
Monday July 9, 2007
All of my rods are of various makes - something I take personally. There are many good rods, but I have more trust, right or wrong, in the the ... Read More
Marker 10X
Saturday July 7, 2007
In the middle of Florida Bay in Everglades National Park, this insignificant marker holds a lot of memories for me. It's there today, and the fishing in the area ... Read More
Rainy Day Ritual
Saturday July 7, 2007
When the weather turns sour on the only day in the week you can fish, what do you do? I used to sit back and pout, which made me ... Read More
Doing the Kingfish Troll
Wednesday July 4, 2007
A great summer afternoon can be spent simply laying back in your boat with some kingfish baits trolling very slowly in your wake. Trolling for kingfish requires some music, ... Read More
Sea Turtle Watch
Monday July 2, 2007
Many years ago I had an encounter with a sea turtle – a leatherback - that stays with me. To this day I believe that turtle was looking for ... Read More

