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: 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...
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHING HOLES: YELLOW JACKS ARE GREAT FIGHTS AND EVEN BETTER EATS
If you're looking for a big fight and a great meal, target yellow jacks. They fight like jack crevalle, which pound for pound is...
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: IT’S WAHOO SEASON
This time of year a few things happen in the Florida Keys. One thing is when the snow starts falling up north, the phones...
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: SEASONAL BITES IN MARATHON
This is my first edition of Captain Joel's Fishin' Holes in the Marathon Weekly. My number one goal is to keep you, the reader,...
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