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Even the best fishermen have days when it feels like you're on the outside of an inside joke, with all the fish laughing back at you. That's how Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor felt in their latest episode of Saltwater Experience as they hit the water in the Lower Florida Keys, but they used their knowledge to better their day on the water. Here are 3 key tactics they employed, to get baby tarpon on the line, that you can use on your next trip down to the keys.
Read MoreTom Rowland and Rich Tudor from Saltwater Experience have years of experience on the flats. After watching them for a long time you could learn about bait and tackle strategies, and many more secrets they use to land fish - however, they have recently shared a deadly secret that very little anglers know about.
Read MoreCapt. C. A. Richardson finally links up with Capt. Cory Palmer in Anclote, Florida. In this new episode of Flats Class, the two are hammering reds while C.A. describes the perfect one-two punch guaranteed to land tons of fish in the summertime.
Read MoreCatching permit is a worthy challenge for any angler. These thin gamefish are often skittish, so it takes a savvy combo of tackle and tactics to land a permit. Luckily we have some tips from Captain Tom Rowland, host of Saltwater Experience. Not only has he landed hundreds of permit for himself and other anglers, but these silver dollars just happen to be his favorite fish.
Read MoreFishing near Port Richey, Florida, for gator trout in winter, Richardson used the ZMan baits made with proprietary technology that distinguishes these baits from plastic ones. With colder water making fish less active and with “finicky” appetites, Richardson said the 3-inch ZMan minnowz and the 4-inch scented jerk shad were effective in drawing strikes.
Read MoreCapt. C. A. Richardson considers the Keys a second home and he recommends three baits from a January fishing trip near Islamorada. “I’m not looking for the buoyancy nearly as much as I’m looking for the swimming action. When I was blind casting, this was an excellent choice.”
Read MoreWorking the Nassau and St. John’s Rivers with local Eddie Cabler, Richardson used a variety of hard baits, jigs, and chatterbaits to snag some redfish, trout, and flounder.
Capt. C.A. Richardson is going green—and not just in the environmental sense. He says green is his go-to color for fishing for snook in the shallows and flats of Florida.
Read MoreOne of the biggest questions that comes up is where to find the highest quality rod for an affordable price. Choosing the proper fishing rod is one of the most important factors to having a successful day out on the water. With the variety of options out there, finding the best one for you can be a challenge no matter your skill level.
Read MoreUnfortunately most anglers are not as well-versed in the ways to preserve aquatic ecosystems while fishing as they ought to be. Many options go unnoticed that could make a huge difference in the future of the sport we all hold dear. In a time where “green living” is in the spotlight, it’s important to consider the different practices you can implement to make sure you are doing everything you can to sustain the resources and protect wild habitats.
Read MoreIf you ever wondered what it took to have a YETI cooler named after you, just ask Flip. You might say Flip Pallot has been around the block, but that would be a gross understatement. He’s a hunter and an angler recently featured on Flats Class, who has traveled the globe pursuing his passion. So why did a guy with a big imagination quit his banking job to launch a fishing career? Simple: “You regret the things you don’t do.”
Read MoreBoat ramp etiquette is something every angler should be able to list off the top of their head, from things like how to back your boat in, how to get ready, and how to avoid altercations or frustrating other people. Unfortunately if you’ve been to a boat ramp in the past couple of days, you know this is not common knowledge.
Read MoreTarpon aren’t the tastiest fish, so these silver kings are best caught and released. Often over four feet long and weighing over 100 lbs., tarpon put up a fight and are famous for leaping spectacularly out of the water. Here are some tips for releasing these beauties so they can live to fight another day.
Read MoreWith Tarpon season just around the corner, we are all chomping at the bit with every video clip, article, and episode we can watch in an attempt to ease our impatience until we can get out on the water. That being said, the silver king is not so easily filmed. Not only does it take the most masterful anglers to regularly find and hook these fish, but it is almost more impossible to capture that split-second moment when the line comes tight.
Read MoreThe Florida Keys have the best of both worlds, if your worlds are divided between inshore and offshore fishing. The major islands—Marathon, Islamorada, Key Largo, and of course Key West—offer fishing in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.
Read MoreThis amazing drone shot could not get any angler more ready for Tarpon season. This clip comes from the Aftco Migrations: Tarpon film packed full of mouthwatering shots just like this one. The film documents the migrations as packs of this dinosaur of a fish travels through Key Biscayne, Florida. The sight of these Tarpon schools can leave anglers at a loss for words & a wicked adrenaline rush.
Read MoreFlats Class launches their 2019 season by throwing the kitchen sink in Jacksonville. Despite the loss of hard bait and testy weather they end up getting all kinds of action in Northeast Florida.
Anglers fish for Tarpon all over the world using different methods for catching them, but the most effective way to ensure success is true dedication to studying this dinosaur of a fish. The front of the boat delivers the fly, and the back of the boat puts the caster in a position of success. It a symbiotic relationship that the guide and angler share. Independent motions that are completely dependent on each other.
Read MoreDid you know that today, as we speak, Florida is facing an ecological disaster? Decades of water mismanagement are having devastating effects.
Read MoreAre you a fly fishing fan? Capt C.A. Richardson from Flats Class recently went to Louisiana and was catching monsters on the long rod. This Louisiana special, Cajun Fly, features fly fisherman and wizard, Peter Crow with Smith Optics. Together the two are absolutely whacking the redfish on fly.
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