06-03-15: Back after a month in NYC. Tarpon still running, but Barracuda are hitting. 40″ and 34″ Greater Barracuda, Cheeka Rocks, Islamorada. Caught and released. 04-19-15: Video of Sailfish caughtContinue readingWinter Islamorada, Florida 2014-2015
Author: Mel Smothers
Mel Smothers is the American artist behind the Andy Dialogs, Islands, Mountain Lake, El Bote, After Dorothea Lange paintings and The Climes Are a Changin sculpture 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.