My fishing journal began in 2004 when I moved my art studio to New York City. I went from flyfishing the trout streams of the West to the unknown. IContinue readingFishing 2016-2017
Tag: salt water
Winter Islamorada, Florida 2014-2015
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
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
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.
04-15-2014: 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.
04-08-2014. Everglades National Park, Islamorada, FL
20″ Seatrout,” 9# Temple Fork Outfitters rod, Sage reel, 15 lb test leader with steel tippet, Green Stupid Loopy.
Mel’s Fishing Journal 2013
Mel Smothers, Everglades National Park, Islamorada, FL. All fish are caught flyfishing. Most are photographed and released. 12-10-13: Last journal entry from Islamorada until spring. An octopus changes colors betweenContinue readingMel’s Fishing Journal 2013
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