Baby Tarpon and Backwater Snook on the Fly

During this trip I was able to sneak away and do some serious fishing around some backwater mangrove creeks and ponds. The night before heading out I checked the weather to find that there was not much to choose from. Rain was forcasted for most of the Central Florida area so I knew I was going…

Fly Fishing Mosquito Lagoon Redfish

Jumping out of bed to an alarm at 4:15 in the morning sounds like it would suck; however, when I am getting up to go chase redfish around the flats it is just a small price to pay. As pull up to the launch site I notice it is barely getting light in the east….

Snook, Bass, and Monster Bluegill

Working as a manatee tour guide has its perks. Aside from the obvious fact that I work on the water all day; I get off work with enough time to chase some fins before dark. The waters surrounding the Crystal River area can be very productive all year round. My favorite thing about this area…