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 and finger mullet....
SPRING FISHING CONDITIONS ARE JUST RIGHT FOR SAILFISH, TUNA & PERMIT
Spring has seemingly sprung here in the Keys, regardless of what that groundhog saw or didn’t see. It actually seemed to have done so a few weeks...
NEW RECREATIONAL CRAB TRAP RULE AIMED TO PROTECT TURTLES
Recreational crab traps in Florida will need to have an opening no larger than 6-by-2 inches to prevent accidental trapping and drowning of diamondback terrapins, a turtle...
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 won't think I'm...
SNATCHING SAILFISH: TRIPLE THREAT CREW WINS KEYS FLY TOURNAMENT
The 2023 Islamorada SailFly Tournament, held in January and sponsored by Papa’s Pilar, saw seven out of the 10 boats catching and releasing a sailfish on fly....
HILLBILLY DELUXE WINS CHEECA PRESIDENTIAL SAILFISH TOURNAMENT
Capt. Trevor Frins of Tavernier, led his team aboard Hillbilly Deluxe to the overall win at the Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament that ended Jan. 22.
Team anglers...
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 of anyone who...
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 the hardest fighting...
INAUGURAL FISH TOURNAMENT SUPPORTS MOTE MARINE LAB
Snook and redfish took center stage in Islamorada in mid-December for the inaugural Crisdel
Islamorada Invitational sponsored by Crisdel Group, Inc. and the Criscola Family. Dozens of fish...
SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD FILM FEATURES KEYS FISHERMEN
Sereia Films, a local production company focused on seafood education, partnered with the Florida Keys chapter of the Surfrider Foundation to host a lively night dedicated to...
