THE ANGLER’S OUTLOOK: WINTER IN THE EVERGLADES
As cold fronts move through the Florida Keys and winter winds pick up, many anglers turn their sights north to the Florida Everglades. The Everglades span the...
HILLBILLY DELUXE WINS CHECCA PRESIDENTIAL SAILFISH TOURNAMENT
The 34th annual Cheeca Lodge and Spa Presidential Sailfish Tournament kicked off on the beach with 84 anglers, plus friends and family. The two-day competition was a...
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: SHARKY SOLUTIONS
Biologists and anglers alike can agree that the Florida Keys fit the bill as one of the shark capitals of the world, with a healthy population and...
JUST THE TIPS: GO WHERE IT DOESN’T BLOW
Well, spin the wheel and see what the wind forecast lands on. It’s been pretty all over the place the last few weeks, coming from every direction....
THE ANGLER’S OUTLOOK: ETHICS & ETIQUETTE PAY LONG-TERM DIVIDENDS
When we’re out enjoying a day on the water, more often than not we encounter other boaters and anglers. You might find yourself wondering, how close is...
POPULAR FISHING SEMINAR RETURNS TO THE KEYS
After a three-year in-person absence due to COVID 19, the Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series is to return to the Florida Keys on Saturday, Jan. 27,...
THE ANGLER’S OUTLOOK: BRIDGE FISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS
Bridge fishing in the Florida Keys offers anglers a unique and rewarding experience, blending the art of angling with stunning scenery. Bridges including the Seven Mile Bridge,...
JUST THE TIPS: WHEN THE TEMPS COOL DOWN, INSHORE ACTION HEATS UP
The weather is cooling down, and the fishing is heating up. It’s winter, finally, and that means hot action to be had.
We’re not doing much offshore right...
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: NOT-SO-SECRET SPOTS FOR FALL HAULS
Fishermen have been keeping their fishing spots secret since the beginning of time. These spots are so sacred to some captains and anglers that I've seen fights...
BENEFIT SET FOR LOCAL CAPTAIN ‘KIKI’ AS HE BATTLES CANCER
Keys Capt. Kieran “Kiki” Ferrer was diagnosed with stage 3 inoperable pancreatic cancer on Oct. 27. Now, the local community is coming together to put on a...
