Year: 2015
Last week, prior to the latest cold front, I fished with Captain Doug Kilaptrick. We were joined by Jason Schratweiser from the IGFA, and our target was tarpon. Day One: We began fishing at the end of a small run, and had some great opportunities to start. A few large schools of fish rolled in some deeper…
Read MoreIt’s been a long week, and there is much to report. The March Merkin tournament ended two days ago, and our fishing was challenging but rewarding. In the end, we won the event–something I am incredibly happy about and have many people to thank for–primarily, John O’Hearn. Before the tournament started, I fished for a…
Read MoreOn Tuesday and Wednesday, I fished with Captain Scott Collins. We were joined by my wife, and our target was permit. Day One: We started in the morning, and everything but the wind seemed to be in our favor. We set out to find some fish to throw at. At our first stop, we found…
Read MoreThe last two days I fished with Captain Drew Delashmit and Kathryn Linville. With the March Merkin fast approaching, we decided to devote our time solely to permit. Day One: With wind and good visibility, we had a great bunch of conditions for permit fishing. We started at 8 AM, and in the morning found…
Read MoreWhile I write this, I’m wishing I was fishing. The weather has turned around after a brief drop in temperature yesterday, and the fishing seems to be good (though windy). I’ll know more about what I missed today when I fish with Drew Delashmit and Kat on Tuesday and Wednesday. Earlier in the week, after…
Read MoreLast Sunday, I fished with Doug Kilpatrick. We were joined by Jesse Robbins, a friend of mine from Sage. I had fished with Jesse years ago for a brief afternoon of tarpon fishing, and with this trip I was hoping for some opportunities for him to see more of what the Keys have to offer.…
Read MoreAfter the loss of The Giant with Steve, I recuperated for a few days and headed out on Monday and Tuesday with John O’Hearn. Our plan in booking these days originally was to target permit in preparation for the March Merkin. The weather, however, had other plans and we were left to continue the tail-end…
Read MoreLast week, I fished for three days with Captain Steve Huff. If you read these reports, you’re familiar with our trips over the last few years. In five years of fishing together (I can’t believe it’s been that long), we have hooked fish nearly every day that would have been the 6 lb record. Some…
Read MoreThe first of my catch-up reports (only some of them that include catching) starts with the Cuda Bowl. Once again, I was fishing with Captain John Benvenuto, and we were defending our victory last year. Here’s how it went down: Day One (Prefish Day): We started early in the morning. With 32 boats in the…
Read MoreHere at the shop we are preparing for the captain’s meeting for the Cuda Bowl. At 6:30 on Thursday there will be beer, refreshments and food for all participants here at the Angling Company. The tournament will follow the next two days, with awards and refreshments on Saturday 31 January at 5:30 PM at Hurricane Hole. We…
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