Richard Hastings

Richard Hastings specializes in sight fishing, targeting inshore sport fish with fly or spinning tackle, in the Florida Keys.

FLORIDA KEYS FISHING REPORT: TARGETING MIGRATING GIANTS

Most anglers come to town this time of year with one goal: a tarpon on fly.     Most charters for the next few months will be...

FLORIDA KEYS FISHING REPORT: PRODUCTIVE MONTH FOR TARPON, BONEFISH

It’s officially tarpon season in the Florida Keys. Overall, it’s been a productive month for tarpon, bonefish and permit. Warm water temperatures have led...

FLORIDA KEYS FISHING REPORT: THE BACKCOUNTRY BITE

The backcountry fishing bite has been rising along with the water temperatures. We’re seeing more bonefish and permit making their way back to the...

FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: COLD FRONTS BRING HUNGRY BONEFISH

November fishing is just about as comfortable as it gets in the Florida Keys. Sunny and 75 degrees with a little wind, making it...

FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: WINDY CONDITIONS CAN PRODUCE THE BEST DAYS IN THE EVERGLADES

This October has certainly been a windy one. While it can be a deterrent offshore, in the backcountry it simply helps us figure out...

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