See Ya Later Alligator

After our Caribbean cruise we returned to Miami and spent a few days in the Everglades. Every time we stopped at a fishy looking spot I took a few minutes to work the water with my spinning rod. In light of the fish kill I wasn't expecting much action so I was thrilled to hook … Continue reading See Ya Later Alligator →

Men Who Fish With Goats

Upon arriving in Miami I was greeted with two pieces of unfortunate information: First, the weather was windy and rainy. Saltwater flats fishing was possible, but very likely it would be miserable and unproductive. Second, Florida had recently experienced a cold snap that resulted in a massive fish kill. My guide, Cordell Baum said he … Continue reading Men Who Fish With Goats →

Low Sodium

I can hardly believe that in two days I will be on the flats of Biscayne Bay fishing for bonefish. I don't get to go bonefishing very often these days so to make the most of my trip I've been preparing myself. Randall Kaufmann's Bonefishing With a Fly (the newer edition is Bonefishing!) is one … Continue reading Low Sodium →

Spring Mystery

The weather has begun to show signs of Spring. I took advantage of one sunny but chilly morning to go wading in a nearby stream.The baitfish were active but the bass and bluegills still looked sluggish in the cold water. I had a lightweight spinning rod and I drifted a kernel of corn into a … Continue reading Spring Mystery →