Tenkara is all the rage right now among fly fishing enthusiasts. GoFISHn friend Tom Sadler is even guiding anglers in Virginia on the Japanese fishing technique. For those of you unfamiliar with Tenkara. Basically, it’s a telescoping rod, without a reel, or really any line other than your leader. It’s all about working your fly [...]
Tarpon Fishing
Lanark Reds and Wind
Marty Stephens of Evansville, Indiana, was my guest Friday and the morning started out with great promise. It was a little on the cool side as we left the Lanark Village boat ramp for a run to the east. The sound was slick and the breeze non-existent as Marty took his place on the bow [...]
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Review: Guide’s Choice Lures — Bunka Boy
If you appreciate classic lure styles that not only catch fish but are nearly bullet-proof as well, check out the line from Guides Choice Tackle. Developed by light tackle expert Capt. Frank Crescitelli, these lures feature rugged construction, extra-strength hardware and enticing action. Styles include the Striper Slider, Old School Swimmer, No. 2 Pencil, M-80 [...]
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Tampa Bay Tarpon with Brad Leber
Tampa Bay Tarpon By: Brad Leber of Tampa Bay Inshore Insider www.Tampabayinsider.com For me, tarpon season is the most anticipated time of the year. I chase the silver king a little in May and June, but normally waiting for mid to late in the season to pursue tarpon in Tampa Bay is the plan. When [...]
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Fly Fishing Pagosa Springs & Getting Ready for Florida.
Today we went to Navajo Reservoir. It was snowing and blowing up to 20 mph at 8:00 am, but we had a plan, and stuck to it. Even with the tough weather, one of our main goals was to see how some of our new Tarpon flies were swimming. We also wanted to try some [...]
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Outdoor Icons Remember Jose Wejebe
The entire fishing community will come together on Saturday to honor the memory and legacy of Jose Wejebe, longtime host of the Spanish Fly who tragically passed away in a small aircraft accident last weekend. The service will take place at the IGFA Museum in Dania Beach, Fla. April 15 at 1:35 p.m. While many [...]
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IGFA to Pay Tribute to Jose Wejebe
We first broke the sad news over the weekend that Jose Wejebe, longtime host of Spanish Fly and fishing icon, tragically died in a plan crash near Everglades City, Fla. Wejebe’s show was one of the most popular fishing shows, and Spanish Fly inspired many anglers to pursue saltwater flyfishing. To show their gratitude for [...]
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Back again
I did not get a chance to get out fishing this week, but the trips are stacking up starting next weekend. We have added some new sponsors and groups to Big Mikes, for Salmon, Striper and trout fishing along with fishing the amazon and brazil for peacock bass and world class tarpon fishing. It is [...]
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The Best, Scientific, Underwater Fish Photos?
Since 2005, the Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science at Miami University has searched for the best underwater photos, and this year they added a new twist: Fan Favorite. They have narrowed their selection down to five amazing underwater photos, and while I have seen a lot of great pics, from the deep, blue [...]
In Tarpon Springs, Marlins Pitcher Ryan Webb Gets Outfished by his Girlfriend Who Lands 10-Pound Largemouth
The great thing about Florida is a guy who plays on a team with a marlin for a mascot, can go to a town named after tarpon, and fish for largemouth bass.Ryan Webb, relief pitcher for the Miami Marlins, was fishing on a pond in tarpon Springs, but it was his girlfriend, Lauren Stafford, that [...]
