Cold Weather Fishing The past few months have been filled with much colder weather than normal. This has helped and hurt the fishing in both ways. This past month’s cold front made for extreme low temperatures which killed many snook, trout and tarpon. On the flip side the amount of redfish schools have been massive, both in the lagoon and backwaters. The redfish have been Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
It’s officially winter time with some moments of spring still lingering. The weather hasn’t quite decided what it’s doing yet! One thing is for sure the bite is hotter than ever! Holiday Fishing The Holiday season is family time and that means fishing time as well! My brother Hopper is in town with his two kids and we have been having a blast taking our Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
What’s Biting This Winter Winter is closing in with a handful of cold days mixed with mostly warm ones, and the fishing has been top-notch. As the colder weather creeps in, expect much clearer water, tighter schools of fish, and bigger bait pods pushing through the backwaters. This is my favorite time of year, as visibility is at its best and artificial bait fishing really Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
REMEMBERING A LEGEND I’m dedicating this report to the late, great Flip Pallot! He was a genuine, kind-hearted, and amazing human being—not to mention one of the best anglers this planet has ever known. I had the chance to meet Flip years ago and later worked with him on various projects. I was hired by Jordan Kahn to help film Uncharted, a story about the Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
As July wrapped up and we’ve shifted into full-throttle summer mode, the bite is just as hot as the weather. The backwaters are loaded with bait and hungry fish, and the ocean is alive with bait pods and showing signs of tarpon—always a great indicator that fishing is, as usual, awesome. TOP LURES FOR BACKWATER FISHING SUCCESS In mid-July, I had a solid sight-casting session Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
If you’ve spent any time on the water around New Smyrna Beach, chances are you’ve crossed paths with locals like Roddy Rupp — people who live for fishing, sailing, and soaking up everything our coastal lifestyle offers. Catching More Than Fish: The Heart of Coastal Living “I feel most at home on or near the water,” says Rod, a graduate of the United States Merchant Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
