The 28th Annual Old Salt King of the Beach , the oldest, richest, most fun-filled Kingfish tournament in the United States on for Spring 2021.
Held in sunny, sandy Madeira Beach, Florida the KING hosts upwards of 700 teams from across the United States (and, beyond as well…). This Spring will be special as Covid-19 closed down last Spring’s tournament.
February fishing was its usual struggle here on the Nature Coast, with several cold fronts that pushed through and the high winds we received all month, there were fewer opportunities to get out and catch fish! Continue Reading
If you like fishing in Florida, now is the time to go. As usual, March fishing marks the start of our Spring bite and as of late February, things are moving along like a well-oiled machine. Continue Reading
If you like fishing in Florida, now is the time to go. As usual, March fishing marks the start of our Spring bite and as of late February, things are moving along like a well-oiled machine. Continue Reading
February fishing was its usual struggle here on the Nature Coast, with several cold fronts that pushed through and the high winds we received all month, there were fewer opportunities to get out and catch fish! Continue Reading
Cobia will be the talk of the town and if we do get any kind of run along the beach this year you better pray you were there on the first day it happened. Those that are into it know that sight fishing for cobia is exhilarating. Continue Reading
March kicks off my favorite stretch of fishing seasons, where the cool spring air and rising water temps really get the fish fired up! It’s a great transition time into the explosive summertime bite though brutally hot mid-day, slack tide lulls, making getting an early start all the more important. Continue Reading
Living deep in Florida’s “low country” Yellowtail Snapper is not a species I am able to catch with any regularity or find on any menus nearby (sushi joints not withstanding…). So, when my local fishmonger displayed some in the case, I jumped. The flesh has a lean, firm texture and is gentle on the tongue.… Continue Reading
February will look to heat up just a touch, as we prepare for a sweet transition into “spring time fishing” and with that, more favorable weather and fishing patterns. Spring is hands down my favorite stretch of months with the most incredible fishing opportunities in Florida, thanks to the great weather and aside from the… Continue Reading
The 2021 Johnny Kellar Inshore Fishing Tournament, the inaugural event of the year (every year), was a complete and total blast. Some 170 anglers fished the inshore waters of the Tampa Bay area and the bulk of those folk weighed fish. The tournament weigh-in and awards was held at Harbor Master Bar & Grille at… Continue Reading
Last month, everything that could and should be expected to bite did. Sharks, red drum, pompano, tripletail and black drum kept us busy on days the seas kept us from heading offshore. King mackerel, cobia, sailfish, black fin tuna, lane snapper, vermillion snapper and golden tilefish made for great fishing. Continue Reading
Fishing in February.As history tends to repeat itself, this year is no different in terms of our fishery here in Tampa Bay. Now in my tenth year of guiding my home waters, this time of year can be some of the most unpredictable weather and fishing patterns we see. We are at the mercy of… Continue Reading
Wahoo. Maybe my favorite fish to eat. It effortlessly works its way into so many types of dishes. And, while I am partial to using wahoo in dishes with strong flavor profiles, it works ever so well in more nuanced creations as well. This recipe is just such. Pan Fried Wahoo with Creamy Dill Leek… Continue Reading
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