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: TROLLING 101
Some say fishing is a sport, and some say it’s an art. I think trolling is one of the fine arts of fishing.
There are...
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: SURVIVING SPRING CROWDS
Florida is the fishing capital of the world, and the Florida Keys are the fishing capital of Florida. During spring break, more boats and...
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: IT’S TARPON TIME!
Spring has sprung, and the tarpon are showing up at the bridges. At the Seven Mile Bridge the tarpon are feeding on large pilchards...
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: EARLY-SEASON MAHI MADNESS
Early season mahi (dolphin) fishing is heating up already. I always call dolphin mahi or dorado so that non-anglers who may be reading this...
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: SNAG SOME SNAPPER THIS WINTER
It would be very difficult to catch every species of snapper in the Florida Keys in one day. In fact, I don't personally know...
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