Inshore Fishing Articles
The tarpon roll is an iconic display of the mysterious fish. While it can tremendously help in locating the fish, there seems to be only key times, locations, and days where “it’s on”, and the tarpon roll the way you have always wanted them to.
The tarpon are pouring into the Florida Keys. Many people are headed to try to catch their first or take advantage of this time of year. In this episode of How 2 Tuesday, I go through the exact setup that I use at the bridge. We go through rod, reel, line, hook, etc. and we also talk a lot of strategy for how to land these fish efficiently and safely.
Catching bait can make or break a day of fishing. In this episode we talk about the importance of bait, how it can be used for live chum, where to find it and more. Knowing a few key things to look for can help you to have a much more successful start to your day, and you can spend much more time fishing.
In this episode from the Tom Rowland Podcast, we learn about bridge fishing from a boat. We learn about the tarpon migration, what bait to use (crabs, mullet, etc.), and what bridges to fish in the Florida Keys. Bahia Honda and Long Key Bridge near Hawks Cay are two of the best.
Few outdoor TV shows have been as groundbreaking and influential as the legendary Spanish Fly, hosted by renowned guide Jose Wejebe. And now, after many years, Spanish Fly is coming on-demand to Waypoint Feb. 5th, 2021!
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.
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.
To say that the Everglades and the animals that call it home are at risk would be an understatement. It is vital that we change the way we manage Florida's waters to ensure that we don't lose these precious resources before it's too late. Since 2016, Captains for Clean Water has been fighting to make that change happen. A group of captains in Florida has banded together to ensure that the waters they love are protected.