Well, it’s now safe to say “Spring has Sprung”! Fishing in Tampa Bay has been fantastic! The last few weeks fishing inshore been as good as it gets for Snook, Redfish, and Trout. We have had some beautiful weather and the fish responded accordingly. Water temperatures have reached a point where these gamefish have evacuated… Continue Reading
So, do you kiss your fish. If yes is your answer, then why? If that’s not how you roll, then why not? Old Salt receives several thousand fishing pics during the year, a couple hundred of which involve someone kissing a fish. It’s a thing…. a real thing. So much so that we all know… Continue Reading
It’s Valentines Day and if you are looking for a sure fired way straight to your sweethearts… heart, this Pan Seared Hogfish and Beet Stack Salad recipe is it. Originally published in 2017 we thought it would be a great re-roll for the 2019 Valentines Day holiday. Hog Snapper, with its delicate texture, mild flavor and… Continue Reading
February Tampa Bay fishing has been great. Despite several cold fronts and high winds, we have been able to put together some excellent days on the water. The past week, temperatures have been in the high 70’s and the fish are loving it. I am a little reluctant to say “spring has sprung” but the… Continue Reading
Port Canaveral, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, and Orlando Last Month’s Action 2019 shot out of the gate and it looked like it was going to set the tone for a fantastic year but unfortunately toward the end of the month the wheels fell off and Winter came. Honestly in the first half of the month… Continue Reading
The New Year is upon us and we have not skipped a beat here in Tampa Bay. We closed out 2018 with a strong finish catching some quality gag grouper and for fishing in the new year have now shifted our efforts back inshore. January fishing is always dependent on the weather and fishing around… Continue Reading
The winter winds are blowing already and there is nothing like a hot, steaming bowl of Minorcan Clam Chowder to cure what ails you. Minorcan Clam Chowder is “minorcan” in large part due to the use of the Datil pepper and the historical roots of the cuisine centered in and around St. Augustine Florida. If… Continue Reading
Strolling past the case at a favorite fish monger I spied a small carton of Yellowfin Tuna nuggets (the pieces that were leftover after the juicy steaks and loins were cut) being offered at $6/lb. Grabbed the entire carton. Smaller pieces like these do not sear up as nice as their larger counterparts (no cool… Continue Reading
Old Salt had a very busy 2018, with a full calendar of tournaments, angler seminars and meetings, family seawall fishing events and youth programs. Old Salt held the Silver Anniversary (25 years) Spring and Fall King of the Beach fishing tournaments hosting over 1100 teams across the two events. Teams came from across the country… Continue Reading
With ingredients that are readily sourced, a recipe that is straightforward & easy to prepare and with a final product that accommodates a wide range of palates….. this one is a proverbial no-brainer for the holiday season. Recipe Ingredients 12 Large White Mushrooms 1 ½ sticks of butter Juice from 1 Lemon 1 cup Italian… Continue Reading
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