There are so many people who think that you need to bring everything in your skiff. But my set- up is very simple. I like it that way because having few gears allows me to just target any fish effectively, in whichever water I choose to be in. So today, I will be telling you…
The Avet Reel After Islamorada, I went to the glades. This time, I used the Avet reel – the smallest one available. And this, I have to say, was just so impressive. At a maximum, it can hold a 300-yard, 40-pound braid; talk about big (heavy duty) things coming in small packages! Believe it or…
It’s the start of the tarpon season once more and, like all the other tarpon fishers out there, I have started to prepare everything I need for my trip. This includes all the tackles and rigs which I need. One of my mentors has given me some of the best tips when it comes to…
Lets talk a little about flies that I like to use when fly fishing in the Everglades. I like to break down my flies to species that we target. So I will start with that. Redfish- I use a fly that was shown to me that is really simple but very effective. It has a…
We have been definitely getting our share of rain in the Everglades over the last few weeks. You can tell that it has been raining because the fishing has been really good. The baby tarpon action in the backcountry and outfront on the flats has been on fire. These fish are not typically picky and…
One of the most common questions I get asked is about fly fishing setups when fly fishing the Everglades. The Everglades is so vast and the angling opportunities seem endless. There is so much to do on a daily basis and there are days where I have a set plan of attack, and for one…
I have only been out a few days in the past week due to the park closure over the weekend with the potential storm that never made it to us. (Which is a good thing!) Another good thing is that the entire Everglades got pounded with rain so that freshwater should really help the Everglades.…
I had the opportunity to fish some of my favorite all time rods recently. Biscayne Rods might be the best inshore rods that you can purchase. They have a bunch of different size rods and now carry a legacy series rod. This blank is the same as the Billy Baroo series. I just ordered 4…
When you come down to the Everglades for the first time, it can be overwhelming because of it’s size. That’s why when you are down in the area it is a good idea to hire an Everglades fishing guide. The full time guides on the water all the time and know exactly where the fish…
The fishing continues to be really good up on the flats, along the Gulf coast, and around the islands in Florida Bay. One of the days we landed 28 redfish up to 32 inches and my anglers tripled up 3 times, which is always fun on a skiff. It was just one of those days…