On this episode of Into the Blue, Captains Scott Walker and Steve Rodger discuss the importance of having fresh live bait in the Keys and how you can ensure that you have it readily available at all times of the year.
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Mutton snappers are a favorite of Scott Walker and Steve Rodger, hosts of Into the Blue. In this episode the two captains head just offshore from the Hawks Cay Resort to fish for muttons on a few of the wrecks out there. It’s an exciting episode with some good advice for any capable wreck angler. Here’s how Walker and Rodger like to catch mutton snappers on Florida wrecks.
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In this episode of Into the Blue, Captains Scott Walker and Steve Rodger meet up in Key Largo to do some wintertime sail-fishing, as well as to break in Walker’s new boat with a set of Yamaha XTO Offshore motors on the back. We’ll dive into some of their best practices for catching sailfish this time of year as well as how to properly break in a brand new motor.
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Love it or hate it, sail-fishing can be one of the most exciting fights you’ll experience out on the water. In this episode of Into the Blue, Captains Scott Walker and Steve Rodger chase Walker’s favorite species, giving their best advice for catching these elusive acrobats. “Sailfish is the premier game fish in the Florida Keys,” says a smiling Walker, “I’m possessed with catching them.”
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If you’re a fan of Into the Blue, then you’re well aware of the diverse assortment of gamefish available for anglers to chase in the Florida Keys. Capt. Steve Rodger, co-host of Into the Blue says that oftentimes he’ll get clients that book a 5 day charter with him, allowing them to really explore that variety and get the most out of their trip. But there’s always one option that comes up at some point. “There’s always at least one guy,” says Rodger with a grin, “who says, ‘What about sharks? Can we catch sharks?’”
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In this episode of Into the Blue, Captains Scott Walker and Steve Rodger head out in search of a blackfin bite off the coast of Duck Key near the Hawk’s Cay Resort and Marina. Armed to the teeth with all the tackle, rods, and bait they need, the pair is in for a great day on the water. Here are their top 4 tips for blackfin tuna fishing.
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In this episode of Into the Blue, Captains Steve Rodger and Scott Walker demonstrate how to set up your anchor line in a way that makes adaptation easier (with practice) as well as how to be courteous when you roll up to a spot with a group of boats already fishing there. Plus, Walker gives us his favorite mutton recipe for the grill.
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It’s a brisk day in the Florida Keys as Captains Steve Rodger and Scott Walker exit the marina of the Ocean’s Edge Resort in Rodger’s 36 Yellowfin on this episode of Into the Blue. “It was cold as all get out,” reflects Rodger, “it was probably 64 degrees, which in the Keys is about as cold as it gets. I’m wearing jeans, which doesn’t happen very often.” Today the pair is on their way out to the reef, ready for anything that might come their way but hoping to get into some yellowtail snappers or tuna. While some yellowtail certainly make their way onto a couple of their baits, another treasure of the keys is going to be much more prevalent today: kingfish. We’ll go into some of the strategies the two Into the Blue hosts used to prepare and adapt as they head out for a day on the reef.
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The Gulf of Mexico is full of wonders, not the least of which are the schools of the normally elusive permit that congregate around wrecks in its green waters. In this episode of Into the Blue, captains Steve Rodger and Scott Walker are back at it, starting off a brand new season with a day chasing permit in the Gulf.
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The Gulf of Mexico is full of wonders, not the least of which are the schools of the normally elusive permit that congregate around wrecks in its green waters. In this episode of Into the Blue, captains Steve Rodger and Scott Walker are back at it, starting off a brand new season with a day chasing permit in the Gulf.
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Sometimes plan B becomes our primary objective before plan A even gets started. That was certainly the case in this episode of Into the Blue as Captains Scott Walker and Steve Rodger accidentally run across the most incredible seaweed line on their way to do some swordfishing. Within their first couple casts the captains discover that this patch is STUFFED with mahi-mahi, a feisty and delicious catch.
In this episode of Into the Blue, captains Scott Walker and Steve Rodger try a more popular fishing hole, a well-known submarine wreck, in hopes of finally getting a big haul of blackfin tuna. It’s a satisfying day on the sea after their last couple outings were dogged by sharks. We’ll take a look at some of their advice for catching tuna as well as proper etiquette around other boats on a crowded day.
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When Captains Steve Rodger and Scott Walker head out swordfishing, they’re always prepared for anything. And anything, in this case, is Mahi-Mahi (commonly known as dolphin fish). “When we’re fishing for one specific thing, we’re always packed for something else, something a little greater,” says Rodger, “Whether it be some rigged up marlin lures or some live bait to drop to the bottom ...In the saltwater when you head out you need to have a plan of more than what you’re after. And that plan for me when we’re swordfishing is for mahi-mahi.”
This episode of Into the Blue features Captains Steve Rodger and Scott Walker as they head out into the Gulf of Mexico to fish some wrecks. Our two expert captains hit it hard in this episode, catching a wide variety of fish including grouper, cobia, and various types of snapper. The key to their success lies in finding wrecks and bait balls. Here are three tips for fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
What looks to be a very promising day fishing on the reef takes a frustrating turn when a group of sharks arrives and begins eating all the fish (and each other). But rather than repeatedly throw themselves at the brick wall in front of them (or dejectedly give up and head to shore), Captains Steve Rodger and Scott Walker come up with a different option and decide to try their luck with mutton snappers in a nearby spot.
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Captain Steve Rodger and Captain Scott Walker are about to head out just beyond the marina to chase some yellowtail brought in by a cold front. Amidst the rocky seas and 20 mph winds, the two experts find that some pleasant surprises come with chasing yellowtail in the Keys.
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In this episode of ‘Into the Blue’, experts Steve Rodger and Scott Walker sit down for a deep dive into some of their techniques for swordfishing. These two have spent their lives chasing all sorts of ocean game, and both agree that swordfish provides one of the best deep-sea fishing experiences. Together, these two full-time guides will walk us through 5 things you need to know to catch more swordfish.
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To be fair, finding the fish is part of the greater challenge that makes fishing attractive to so many competitive anglers, but no one sets out in the morning hoping to burn up their full tank of gas jetting from spot to spot while they try to find the action. On the other hand, it feels like the best fisherman always manage to find the action. So how do the pros find those pockets of oases teeming with marine life in the middle of an otherwise (seemingly) empty ocean?
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