Author: Mel Smothers
Mel Smothers is the American artist behind the Andy Dialogs, Islands, Mountain Lake and El Bote painting series.
Winter, Islamorada, Florida. 2014
Saltwater fish are mostly caught and released although some species are too tasty and plentiful to throw back. On the flats I’m using a 9 wt Sage rod and largeContinue readingWinter, Islamorada, Florida. 2014
06-02 to 6-8-2014, Everglades, Islamorada,FL.
Last day out in the Everglades. Homeport. 6-8-14, Black Tip’s hitting flies, long runs and jumping like a tarpon. 6-6-14: Angry 4′ Black Tip Shark, one of three caught .Continue reading06-02 to 6-8-2014, Everglades, Islamorada,FL.
05-23-2014, Islamorada Reef.
Snake Creek Shoot-out Fishing Tournament, Tony with 30 lb Mahi-Mahi. Largest fish of the day. Trolling ballyhoo bait.
05-24-2014, Islamorada Reef, FL
Flyfishing for Mahi-Mahi 12 miles off shore. 9 wt Sage Rod and Reel, 15 leader, stupid Loopy fly.
05-28-2014, Islamorada Reef, FL
No Tarpon this morning, watching beautiful storm move across Islamorada.
05-02-2014: Everglades National Park, FL
“Waiting for a hungry Tarpon on the flats, catching Bonnethead sharks” 12# Gold Cup Rod and Reel, 30lb leader, Mullet Puppet Fly.
04-16 to 27-2014: Everglades National Park, Fl.
Barracudas, Jack, Spanish Mackerel, Bonnethead shark 9# Temple Fork Outfitters rod, Sage reel, 15 lb test leader with steel tippet, Green Stupid Loopy. 3′ Bonnethead Shark, 12# Gold Cup rod and reel,Continue reading04-16 to 27-2014: Everglades National Park, Fl.
04-15-2014: Everglades National Park, Fl.
“When the sky clouds up and you can’t see the Bonefish, the Barracuda are always ready for a fight,” 9# Temple Fork Outfitters rod, Sage reel, 15 lb test leader withContinue reading04-15-2014: Everglades National Park, Fl.
04-11-2014. Everglades National Park, Islamorada, FL
Jae with 4, 18-24″ Baraacuda, Me with 3′ Bonnethead Shark and barracuda. 9# Scientific Angler rod, reel, 15 lb test leader with steel tippet, Green Stupid Loopy.