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12/02/2024

Check out the latest blog post and fishing update with the changing of the seasons.

The first cold front of the season signals the change from fall to winter fishing and all kinds of large school movement into the backcountry.

12/02/2024

Snail Kite on the edge of the Everglades flying off with his lunch. A bird we don’t really see down here in key West so definitely a treat when I do.

11/30/2024

Grateful to have wonderful weather for Thanksgiving Day. The wintertime visitor species are making an appearance and the warm weather residents were out in full force. Had anglers from the UK that were visiting Key West.

11/27/2024

Caracara seen on my last trip up to the mainland.

11/25/2024

Watching a Great White Heron capitalize on a struggling Mojarra and having him it for lunch.

11/04/2024

The new boat is online and ready to start fishing again once this weather clears up. Dolphin 18 Backountry Pro. A smooth, fast, and stable platform. Most importantly it is dog approved. Looking forward to fishing with y’all soon.

08/12/2024

What do fishing guides do in their free time? We fish. It’s important to stay on the water consistently to help stay on patterns and conditions. Recently spent a “day off” fishing with fellow guide here in Key West chasing bonefish with the fly rod. Always grateful to get some time to enjoy this wonderful resource with good friends.

08/03/2024

Some deep water wreck fishing before the weather came in with . Lionfish came from almost 300 ft down. Only second I’ve ever had someone catch on hook and line.

07/07/2024

A sunset Bonefishing trip for the purpose of collecting DNA samples. Fish caught on both fly and spin.

06/10/2024

Bonefishing remains strong with the calmer stable weather pattern we’ve been having lately. It’ll continue to improve as summer moves on.

05/27/2024

With the calmer weather we’ve been having the bonefishing has gotten incredible. Although available to target year round the summer and fall is the best time of year to target them. Very grateful for such wonderful fish.

05/14/2024

A lot of spring time variety around right now with the fluctuating weather. Grateful for the diverse fishery we have and all the wonderful anglers that have chosen to spend their time with me.

04/27/2024

The tarpon have shown up in full force lately and the bite is steady.

03/25/2024

Bonefish are a year round target for us here in Key West, this time of year we just need a good weather window. Called a good friend yesterday on short notice to capitalize on a nice afternoon. Grateful for the opportunity to do so.

03/16/2024

Grateful for the opportunity to have been able to faciliate a lot of positive memories lately. This father and son duo had been having some less than ideal luck on fishing outings recently. Fortunately for our morning we were able to stay consistently busy on almost a dozen different species in the backcountry and all on light tackle/artificial. I feel very fortunate to be able to be a part of such wonderful lifelong memories.

03/01/2024

The seasonal Pompano bite has been great so far this year. Grateful for all the wonderful anglers that have fished with me recently and gotten in on the action.

02/18/2024

Wintertime action has been consistent lately.

02/14/2024

The sight fishing for Barracuda on the flats is very consistent right now. Plenty of shots and good sized fish.