- IF4, International Fly Fishing Film Tour, a special Saltwater Cut for us here in Florida.
- 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
Lithionics battery, Epic Battery break through
This sounds too good to be true but finally a new battery technology that is ridiculously lighter by 4 to 7 times, charges faster and better running time. Imagine the possibilities. Not only in skinny water boats but remote situation like camping and travel with electronics. It even has a “never die” mode that allows the batter to last up to a year!
“Push the NeverDie™ Button and the Battery Retains Power for 1 Year
Battery Enters Sleep Mode if it Senses Battery Drain”
These batteries weigh a third of normal batteries, have 5 times the running time and charge in half the time. Imagine what this will do to a flats boat.
Skeet Reese and Arron Martin already use them and they had to buy the batteries themselves.
http://www.lithionicsbattery.com
From there website:
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If you see this truck in your area you should know two things
No do not call 911. This is 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 pick the best bite they see posted on the FS forum, contact the anglers and go get the footage. Very reality TV ish.
They have 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)
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
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.
Surf Expo Orlando Florida 2012, Stand up paddle board for fishing
1.12.2012
Sure expo 2012 stats today! I am planning on visiting Friday and Saturday to see new gadgets and products. I hope to come back with some videos and photos of the event o share on Saltyshores. Willy Le is going with me to join the fun.
This brings my interest in Stand UP Paddle board fishing. There will be many SUP there at Surf. I am mainly interested in the fishing ones obviously. Besides the cool factor of stealthily catching fish in one the exercise factor is a good motivator for me as well. Fishing in a boat just doesn’t quite burn many calories.
One of the leaders in SUP made specifically for fishing is the Dragonfly SUP series. Besides floating to optimize a SUP for fishing these guys got it down. From ergonomics, tracking and minimizing hull slap they have thought about it. They are fisherman first and builders second, which makes sense.
I have not fished out of an SUP so I will be trying the ones I can get my hands one. Mainly I will be looking for ease of transport(don’t want it crazy heavy), fishability and value.
This weekend they will be at the Stuart boat show debuting a new boat but they will also have a a few SUP at surf I will check out.
Mark sent me a photo of their hunting SUP.
Here is a video I shot of the board while at the Fly Expo last summer.
As a side note, the guy being interview is the real life Forrest Gump(one of my favorite movies). His name is Jimbo Meador a child hood friend of the author of Forrest Gump book.
http://blogs.amctv.com/movie-blog/2008/02/author-winston.php
Thanks also goes to our host Alice Ford an Olympic hopeful. We wish her luck on the trials this year.
An iPhone Photo Essay… Space Coast!!
There are several occurances in my world of fishing outside my daily routine that brings me to travel a long distance with flyrods in hand; the Palolo worm hatch in the lower keys during Spring, the big redfish that show up in Louisiana during the cold winters, the False Albies that show up on Florida’s Gulf coast in the Fall… niether of which I had a chance to take part of in 2011. I started this year’s travels right when my buddy Capt. Willy Le (www.NativeFlyCharters.com) informed me that it was time to make a trip North for the weekend. So I packed my gear, threw some warm fishing clothes in the Jeep, and decided to document some of this trip with my iPhone.
Fri, 6pm… check weather!
Fri, 7pm… Make fish food!
Sat, 4am… Departure from Miami!
Sat, 8am… take a boat ride!
Sat, 8:30am… fight Sea Monster, give fly line morning stretches, and try to break fly rod!
… and yes, that is backing
Sat, 8:45am… shake hands with Sea Monster!
Sat, 10am… catch a 38″ Redfish!
Sat, 11am… play with small redfisher until it is time to go!
Sat, 4pm… make quick stop at a local bass pond to use 5wt!
Sat, 7pm… Pho @ Wabi Sabi!
Sun, Noon… get a late start!
Sun, Afternoon… sight fish mega-trout over clear sand!
Sun, evening… back to the barn to make the 3 hour drive back to Miami!
Video + Report via Capt. Willy to come shortly… Stay tuned…
Season 2011 Tarpon Fly season with Capt. Bryon Chamberlin and Nick Angelo
Season 2011 Tarpon season with Capt. Bryon Chamberlin and Nick Angelo
What is special about this video was that it was all shot in the Tampa Bay area. Most people thing you need to be in the Keys to catch tarpon on fly. I think not!
Vimeo HD version.
Instagram photo app for iphone and droid(in the works)
Currently available only for the Iphone but the android app is around the corner. Instagram currently boost over 50 million users.
For all you photography peeps out there this is a very popular program that is must have. Well a must have if you don’t want to carry you camera every where you go anyways.
I gotta say I love this Instagr.am program. I was a bit hesitant to use it at first but after seeing how easy it was to take decent photos and connecting to people I know it was a breeze to get addicted.
The built in easy filters makes most photos look better and one touch it’s posted to FB, Twitter, Tumbler etc. Allows people to “like”, “comment” etc. Good stuff.
It is a great social media tool and very fun and easy to use. Did I mention it was free?
Here are some photos I’ve taken with it the last couple weeks I’ve been using it.
To follow my photos: http://followgram.me/scssam
Pro: easy to use, great interface and free.
Con: no cropping, very little editing ability except for the built in ones.
Great weather and Holiday fishing
12.26.2011
With the combination of great weather and friends coming in from out town I took the opportunity to do fishing. The weather has been in the 80′s every day this past week and the fishing on the flats has been pretty darn good. I even had a friend catch a snook out on the flats.
The bite out front has been excellent. Flounder, redfish, ladyfish, and and abundant of trout. In the clear water(spooky fish) the trick is to do long cast with artificial. Jigs has been the #1 producer, DOA cals, Mirrolure Lil jon etc.
One of the lure I’ve bee using a bunch lately has been the Paul Brown lures. They are heavy lure that I can cast a mile using braided line. The lure suspend so I can still use it 2′ of water over grass. It has been very productive for trout. The fish of the day though was a nice 29″ redfish on the Fat Boy Jim Brown.
Photo note: All shots taken by the Nikon AW100 16mp waterproof camera Point and shoot camera.
Glass Minnows all over the flats
Night fishing with Kapers
Trout Fishing has been excellent.
Even got my friend to start to catch them on fly.
Sheeps head are moving in onto the flats as well this time of year in Tampa.
My biggest red fish from Tampa in quite a long time came on the Paul Brown Fat boy. Pink is the best producing color this year.
I have been using the TFO Garry Loomis GT series rod. I have to say I’m quite impressed with these rods. The first year they came out they were just ok. The step up in quality and design made a big difference to me. The ergonomic handle is much improved, lifetime warranty, lighter, and the guide is proprietary and more durable.
