Amberjacks are a strong and stubborn fish. According to Rowland, “They call the amberjack the reef donkey because it’s stubborn, it does not want to come in.” Justin, one of their guests for the day, had done most of his fishing in the northeast and was in great physical condition, but when he got his first amberjack bite his eyes got wide as that rod doubled over.
Read MoreAs Captains Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor set out for tarpon fishing on this episode of Saltwater Experience, they are met with 20 mph winds as a cold front sets in. Thankfully their bay boat allows them to navigate the shallow canals of the mangrove islands where they can fish for snappers.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreCaptain 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.
Read MoreSnapper fishing is a staple of the Florida Keys, and today our experts Scott Walker and Steve Rodger fire up the Mercury Marine motor and head out to catch some, then sit down to give us a rundown on the different types of snapper found in Florida, where to find them, what they like to eat, and how to bring them in.
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