The talented, respected and well-recognized game fish artist, Steve Whitlock, explains how Florida and fishing have played a major role in sculpting who he is and what he does. The Sunshine State of Mind As we grow up, we are all shaped--to some extent--by our experiences as children. There are too many...
If you're planning a family spring break getaway to the Big Bend's premier vacation destinations--St. George Island or Cape San Blas, Florida--don't miss out on some great light-tackle action while you're here. The inshore waters off the island or cape will be teeming with redfish , seatrout...
by Captain Chuck Simpson Situated roughly 16 miles south of Tallahassee is the small gulf-port town of St. Marks, which played a significant role in the writing of Florida's state history and in determining the location of Florida's state capitol. This sleepy coastal hamlet is a favorite among...
Where The Locals Hang City Seafood Everglades City, Florida By Capt. Chuck Simpson Head south on State Rd. 29 in Collier County, Florida, and you will eventually end up in a place with a history as wild as the Florida Everglades. A place where mangrove lined waterways might just outnumber the residents...
We are out in the deeper water today with Joe and Bob from Islamorada, Fl. We caught some mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper and live ballyhoo:) We the chased 3 sailfish around and had perfect casts on them with no bites:( So here we are catching mutton snapper and big amberjack on the wrecks. The...
Many Floridians are about to lose the privilege of saltwater fishing from shore without having to purchase a fishing license under a law signed by Governor Crist in late May. Effective August 1, 2009, Florida residents who do not have another type of saltwater fishing license, or who are not exempt from...
The past two weeks has been great in the Mosquito Lagoon . The water levels are high and mullet and white bailt can be found everywhere. There has been some great catches including many firsts and biggest when it comes to redfish . I have been seeing them good numbers schooled up in the middle region...
Summer time is here and in full swing. Temps are getting well into the nineties and the mullet schools are scattered across the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. This means that we will be seeing an influx of summer species topped off by the much sought after Silver King. Small tarpon are already being...
Dry days… will they ever end? The water levels are still very low on Florida’s east coast lagoon systems. Even though, fishing has been great as of late. It maybe caused by the lack of water bottling up the fish in deeper pockets or the diminishing of a large percentage of feeding grounds...
October 29 , 2008 As I write this report, the Keys are finally embracing the first cold snap of the year. Blue bird skies, breezy conditions, and cool temperatures mean change is upon us. (No political pun intended.) Until now, the water temps have remained steady in the high 70’s and low 80’s...