https://youtu.be/UPiixFRo7EA So you pack the kayak on the truck, pick a few lures to use, grab your rods and reels, maybe a lunch, and you take off toward the marsh. Do you realize that you’ve already done something that will limit your chances to put fish in the boat? In this video, I give you the simple steps that I use to pick the right lure, the one that will put fish in the boat on that specific day. The Backstory So it’s been a while since I’ve been out on the water to film an episode. Life happens! What I can say is that I’m happy to be back and although my schedule may shift, I plan o ..read more

As fishermen and fisherwomen we fill our tackle boxes with lures and artificial bait that we feel confident will put fish in the boat! Let me show you why this lure is a fantastic addition to your tackle box. Honestly, it’s quickly becoming my favorite hard bait! As you know, hurricane Ian blew through this part of Florida a few weeks ago. It’s caused havic to the marsh system! The downpour of rain has stirred up all of the sediment in the marsh leaving cloudy and dark water that will likely be here for many months. The fish are just now starting to come back mainly because they have to eat t ..read more

I picked up a few new baits and I’ve got to tell you, fishing with them is like taking candy from a baby! They’re called BUGGS, and they’re not only easy to use but it’s almost unfair to use them! Thus, fishing with them is literally like taking candy from a baby! In fact, using them essentially gives you the experience of fly fishing with baitcast or spinning gear! In Magnolia, Texas there’s a small fishing lure company called the Buggs Fishing Lure Company. The owner is an avid fly fisherman who wants to share the advantages of the best fly patterns with the rest of us inshore saltwater fis ..read more

I recently received a new reel, new rod, and new bait and, although it was cold, I decided to head out to the marsh for some kayak fishing to try them out. The reel is a Lew’s Custom Lite SLP Casting Reel. It’s paired with an Aerius casting rod made by Old 18 Outfitters. And the new bait I’m trying out today is a Buggs Fishing lure. Buggs Fishing is bringing the benefits of the fly fishing world to inshore saltwater kayak fishing. Come along for the ride and see me land my first fish with this new setup. The Backstory Brrrrr, it’s cold down here! Now I know that’s a relative term, but as you ..read more