Well, it’s been a wild winter… weather wise. It’s been tough to get out on the water due to the economy and record breaking cold weather but I finally had the chance to get out the last few days and the prognosis is good. Really good. I’ve got 5 charters coming up this week and [...]
Affordable vs. High Dollar Optics!
January 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A question I get from fans of Flats Class TV on a regular basis is, “What brand of sunglasses do you and Ray prefer”? The answer is varied quite honestly because every individual’s needs are different but generally speaking… style, comfort, and cost are the mitigating factors for most selections. Flats Class TV has not [...]
Fishing report: Kayak Fishing Tampa Bay
January 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
January has gotten off to a tough start for all anglers, guides and outdoors enthusiasts. Opportunities to get out have been few and far between. Record low temperatures for nearly two weeks led to fish kills, the cold stunning of fish and a lot of poaching. Snook were hit particularly hard by this weather. A [...]
PENN Reels-Custom Shop
January 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
PENN® PUTS A TWIST ON INTERNATIONAL® BIG GAME REELS Now Available with Custom Color and Engraving on Select PENN International Reels PENN® International® Big Game Series reels own the blue water. From the 2-speed PENN International VS and VSX series, to the single speed VW series, PENN produces the most recognizable and popular saltwater reels [...]
Mangrove Snapper aka Gray Snapper
January 24, 2010 By 1 Comment
Snapper are gray or greenish above and light on the underside, usually with an overall reddish hue ranging from copper to red. They average in size from 10 to 18 inches inshore and 2 to 10 pounds offshore, often reaching into the high teens. Notorious bait thieves, making hard pulls towards structure, they are an [...]
Get Serious about Big Trout!
January 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Of all the game fish we target on Flats Class TV and me in my guide business… big “gator-sized” speckled trout are definitely my favorite species to pursue! It takes extra effort and planning to catch these wily fish who can often detect an angler from 50 yards away in shallow water. And once on [...]
Fishing Report-Wrightsville Beach, NC
January 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The "Art" of Dead Sticking?
January 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Fishing Report – Charleston, SC
January 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Seaguar: All Fluorocarbons Are Not The Same
January 15, 2010 By 1 Comment
The difference between catching a “fish of a lifetime” and having hooked a fish of a lifetime comes down to the equipment and tackle. The experienced angler will tell you that a craftsman doesn’t blame his tools. The selection of inferior gear will put one at a disadvantage when battling the toughest of piscatorial foes. [...]
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