Joel Brandenburg
Bio: Born in Coral Gables Florida, Capt. Joel Brandenburg is a fifth-generation Floridian and second-generation fishing captain in the Florida Keys. His businesss, Ana Banana Fishing Company, was established in 1999. Joel loves to fish, especially in the fishing capital of the world: Marathon. Each week he looks forward to discussing current conditions, what's biting, techniques and tutorials, season openings and closures, upcoming fishing events, tournaments and significant catches.
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: NEW PRODUCT CHANGES THE OUTRIGGER GAME
Over the years I've written about fishing spots, fishing techniques, and how to target certain species. I've rarely written about specific fishing products.
Years ago,...
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: IN THE KEYS, FLATLINING ISN’T A BAD THING
The art of flatlining is simply the ability to allow your bait to flow from the boat out to the game fish at the...
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: WHEN WE’RE NOT FISHIN’, WE’RE HUNTIN’
I fish 300 days a year so I can afford to hunt the other 65. Lately I've been hunting the Midwest the first three...
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: PANFISH OF THE FLORIDA KEYS
I guess the definition of panfish is any fish that can fit in a standard size frying pan. Being a fat southern guy, my...
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: IF YOU SEE A BUTTON, IT’S A MUTTON
With the exception of a lane snapper, “when you see a button, it’s a mutton.”
Mutton snapper is one of the most sought-after game fish...
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