FREE KIDS FISH EXPO IS MARCH 16 AT ISLAMORADA’S FOUNDERS PARK
The Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association invites the public to the fourth annual Kids Fishing Expo on Sunday, March 16 at Founders Park in...
SPINNING FISH CASES DECLINE, BUT RESEARCH INTENSIFIES
After a year in which “spinning” fish in the Florida Keys earned national headlines, there is some promising news: Reports of spinning fish are...
YOUNG ANGLERS CHASE SAILFISH; MARATHON TEAM CLAIMS THE TOP PRIZE
Fifty-seven young anglers aboard 21 boats took to the Islamorada waters on Feb. 8 for the second annual Keys Kids Sailfish Tournament. The free,...
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,...
ISLAMORADA’S POOR GIRLS SAILFISH TOURNAMENT RETURNS FOR THE 36TH YEAR
An upcoming sailfish tournament is benefiting the local spaying and neutering efforts while also supporting a children’s hospital.
The annual Poor Girls Sailfish tournament returns...
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...
TELL YOUR NEXT FISH STORY WITH THESE 2025 KEYS TOURNAMENTS
Jan. 7-9: Islamorada SailFly Tournament. Islamorada. Teams gathered for the 25th anniversary of this competition to fly fish for Atlantic sailfish. Captains slow-troll with...
FILM PREMIERES IN ISLAMORADA HIGHLIGHT SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
Sereia Films is premiering its latest videos on local yellowtail snapper fishermen and a sustainable tilapia farm on Friday, Jan. 10 at Safe Harbor...
CAROLINA REEL MEN WIN ISLAMORADA SAILFISH TOURNAMENT
Anglers with Carolina Reel Men released 18 sailfish to win the 61st Islamorada Sailfish Tournament on Dec. 8.
Capt. Sean O’Donnell led anglers Jonathan Bickett...
FRIENDLY ANGLER: PROGRAM FOR GUIDES SHOWS COMMITMENT TO FLORIDA’S FISHERIES
We all know fishing is big business in Florida, contributing billions of dollars each year to the state’s economy. Fishing captains and guides are...
