- Very Cool trick try this it works awesome.
- Dragon Fly paddle boards in South Carolina Show this weekend.
- Real truth about SOPA
- Natural Laws
- Clay Dyer, can’t help but to be inspired by this guy
- Invisible to the Naked eye water proofing you iphone
- Tuna gets over $700,000 at the fish market
- Real Cyclops Shark found
- White Pelican eating a pigeon
- Proof that dogs love music
If you see this truck in your area you should know two things
No do not call 911. This Captain George M Gozdz new wrap boat for the Florida Sportsman web show called “Reel Time”. The show is based on their popular forum. George and the crew go around Florida fishing and filming with regular fisherman like you and I.
They’re already filmed a few episodes check it out: http://www.floridasportsman.com/rtfs/
The other thing you should know is:
All that aside, the coolest part is the epic tarpon tact sharp, full frame photo on the wrap was shot by yours truly. 
Ok more unashamed patting myself in the back. I also have this month’s cover with with Gator trout with Capt. Jason Stock. The fish was caught right here in Sarasota Florida.
I must add, it’s their best cover this year. lol(I know it’s still Jan)
Video of a Space Coast Redfish on fly
A short clip of Honson catching a nice Redfish on fly while he was up visiting from Miami.
One month away until the big event, Salty Fly 2012 UPDATES
I have not been on the water very much these days. Simple reason really. The Salty Fly 2012 is 4 weeks away and there’s tons of things that still needed to be done. Trying to juggle it all leaves no time for the water.
If you have not been Following the Salty Fly 2012 Facebook page I will catch you on things that are coming in steadily today. Most of these photos were taken with the iphone using instagr.am ap.
Extra opening news: There will be 5 open spots coming up soon. This will be lottery style. I send an email out to everyone on the waiting list. The first five that are paid are in. The only draw back is, you are not guaranteed a captain’s bag. However will automatically be in the kick ass raffle.
Raffle prizes:
Captain Bear Holeman(World Angling) 1/2 day fishing trip in Key West, Fl
Captain Joe Gonzalez 1/2 day fishing trip in Biscayne Bay, Miami, Fl.
Salty Fly 2012 engraved, Scott S4S Fly rod valued at over $700.00
Costa Del Mar hooked us up with a bunch of Sun Glasses. You can pick any pair, any lens.. very cool.!
Maxima Line will be putting 2 leaders in ever captain’s bags
10th anniversary TFO limited edition Fly Rod to be raffle off as well.
Abel has hooked us up with the Sweetest nippers on the planet!
Tackle Web Contingency $$$
Fly fishing film showing goodies by BugSlinger and IF4 Films.
Super Bowl of Saltwater Fly Fishing Weekend, Feb 24th 25th and 26th in Tampa, Florida, Salty Fly 2012
The largest 3 days of Saltwater Fly fishing in Florida is about 5 weeks away. It is three fun filled days right here in the Tampa Florida area. Here is the run down.
Day 1: Feb 24th 2012 Party and International Fly fishing film showing
This event is open to everyone.
The IF4 will will have a special cut made specifically for the the Salty Fly 2012 even.
It will be in historical Ybor City at the Collage in Ybor City.
From 6pm to 9pm we will be hosting the party/film showing of mostly Saltwater Fly film.
For $5.00 you get to watch Florida’s only stop for the IF4.
There will be a bar and lots of fly fisherman to hang with as well as goodies to given away.
Tickets can be bought at:
Tampa Bay on the Fly, Tampa, Fl
4203 El Prado Boulevard Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 443-0660
Flint Creek outfitters
Lithia, FL 33569
Phone: 813.681.1888
or
This event is sponsored by Bug Slinger apparel and our Salty Fly Sponsors.
Day 2: Salty Fly 2012 Presented by Hell’s Bay Boatworks, Florida’s Largest Fly fishing tournament
All the info for this Sold out in 9 hour tournament including LIVE streaming info can be found at
http://ww.saltyflytournament.com
up to the minute information
http://www.facebook.com/saltyflytournament
Day 3: G.Loomis Skiff poling and casting Championship, Held at Maximo Park
East Coast Pigs with Cameron by Kapers
Generally I dont fish during the winter months because the cold gets to be a bit much for this Florida Boy. But recently we have had a fairly mild winter so I thought what the hey let me get out and do some winter fishing.
I gave Cameron a call and asked how the fishing was on his coast ( Florida East coast ) this time of the year? He told me if I was going to fish the East Coast that now was the time. So I packed my gear and hit the road the following morning.
I met up with Cameron at 6am and we began our journey which ended up being a 9 hour day out on the water doing what we love. We started the morning off using MirrOlure She dog top water lure. We landed multiple trout the smallest at 26 inches and me landing my personal best a 30 inch trout.
But trout wasn’t the purpose of the trip. We were in search of Bulls….. Bull Reds that is. So we left the trout and headed to where the fish were known to cruise. We anchored up the Kayaks and waded the area. I feel wading allows for a stealthier approach. These fish are big and they didnt make it to that size because they are stupid. So we wanted every advantage in our favor. And it worked out just the way we wanted.
We both landed multiple fish in the 42-45 inch range but the fish that made it all worth it was My 50 inch Bull and Cameron’s 51 inch Beast. All and all a great day on the water. I have now reconsidered winter fishing in the beautiful state of Florida…
Drift Paddle by Power-Pole, prototype
1.22.2012
Last week I spent a couple day days with the guys from Power-Pole at a beautiful spring called the Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Florida. They were there to test and create media for a new prototype product called the “Drift Paddle”.
The Drift Paddle is an attachment for the Power-pole unit that allows you to slow down your drift on the flats or lakes by up to 40%. You can change direction, run with the paddles on and even easily removable if you did not want to leave it on the boat. And yes power pole still works to stop the boat even with the Paddles on.
All the prototyping aside the coolest part was the how awesome the Rainbow river was. The water is a constant 72 degrees as it comes out of a spring. Even though it was 38 degrees that morning I was swimming in the crystal clear water by 10am that morning. It felt great and the underwater photos came our excellent.
New Waterproof iphone 4 and 4s case, 2012 Surf Expo by Dri Suit Technology, Dri suit endurance
1.18.2012
When I had a chance to walk around to see new stuff at Surf Expo I came across new waterproof iphone 4 case. As you guys might know I own an iphone 4 with lifeproof case.
Since I already own one I almost just walked passed but I i figured I stop and give it a chance. At first glance it’s nothing special, just another waterproof case. But talking to the people and looking at the product more closely a few things I really like was evident.
It had a special held phone adapter which allows for much better audio. I have muffle issues with the lifeproof at times but using bluetooth it does not bother me that much. However for the times I do not have a bluetooth handy it can get frustrating. This built in adapter is also waterproof. So all you have to do is plug in head set and you are ready to go and it will still be waterproof. On the Lifeproof I would have to use a different headphone adapter to use one and it can be a bit cumbersome.
Taking the case off was quite easy with a couple clips that locks. The opening allows for any type of charger adapter. They tell me it has been test 20+ feet no problem at all. The LP on the other hand is rated to only about 6′.
Another interesting point is that there is gel like covering on the screen. What this is does is allow for full operation even when wet or underwater. Most waterproof cases this was an issue. You would have to start the recording or use another way to activate taking photos while wet or underwater besides the touch screen.
Best of all they tell me the retail value when it comes out late February will be $59 25% cheaper than the Lifeproof.
This all sounds great, I would love to get ones in my hands to test out for you guys. Meanwhile here’s a little video I shot at the Surf Expo 2012.
DriSuit Endurance Waterproof Iphone 4/4s case
Kayak fishing Tampa to the Dry Tortuga by my buddy Slik Nik
My buddy Nick put together this video. Included are some Dry Tortuga fishing footage we got last summer. Nicely done Nick.
How to tie a knot to a hook in 5 seconds with the knot less hook
1.17.2012
I just had lunch with Captain Oliver O’Riordan about an hour ago here at Circles. He showed me this hook that can be tied on in like 5 seconds by a company called Easy 2 Hook.
I tried it real quick over lunch it was pretty damn easy. Check out the quick video I did demonstrating it. This would be great for beginners that don’t know many knots or people that needs assistance.
It also test at 100%, meaning the line breaks before the knot will.
Update 1.18.2012
So apparently I did it wrong..here’s the correct way to do the wrap.
Here’s the wrong way I tied it… leaving it up here just for reference purpose.
William Joseph Mag series chest pack, Winter low tide fishing accesories
1.17.2012
Before I had left for surf expo last week I had been on the water with kayak a bunch. I choose the kayak because besides being more stealthy it allows me to get super shallow this time of year.
With the cooler temperature the fish just hangs out shallower much longer than they would in the summer time. More oxygen in the water etc.
Wading fishing is the key to covering more area and stealth once I get to my fishing location. Sure I can stay in the kayak but I feel I cover the area better if I wade fish.
One of the accessories I like to use if I’m out on a long day is the chest pack. It allows me to bring more gear like leaders, extra lures, pliers, cutters, jig heads etc.
The chest packs is awesome but some of the ones I use to use in the past would have a bunch of zippers in them. This was great in freshwater but once you start using it in saltwater it gets ruined pretty easily. If you’re like me, I use the products, I do not buy them to look pretty and put them away. I actually use the products, wow what a concept!
Sometimes I forget to rinse the items I use(which you should do always when fishing in saltwater). For zippers this becomes a disaster as they corrode and render your expensive pack virtually useless.
William Joseph, one of the leaders in fishing packs, has came out with the Mag Series of packs. These packs utilizes naturally occurring long lasting magnets to open and close the bags. To me this is genius, and perfect for a guy like me that often forget close them at times. No more slinging lures all over the place because i forgot to zip up the bag. The mag series virtually closes itself.
The mag series essentially solves many of my issues with 1. forgetting to rinse after fishing 2. forgetting to close latch after grabbing something. I plan on replacing my boat bag with the mag technology as well. Nothing more annoying than running in a boat, forget to close your bag and all your stuff spills out all over the darn place!
William Joseph Mag Current Chest Pack
