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.
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CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: FIGURING OUT FLOATERS
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CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: MOTHER’S DAY MAGIC
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CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: MAHI MEMOIRS
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CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: ‘SPRING’ING BACK INTO REEF ACTION
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