- Leap Motion, new way of interfacing with you PC
- The only known adult Orca in the world
- IGFA event April 14th and 15th.. Jose Wejebe event
- Fishing TV show Spanish Fly host Jose Wejebe Killed in a plane cash in Everglades City, Florida April 6th 2012
- Only in Florida
- CCA Florida – Tampa Chapter Announces Twenty-Seventh Banquet, April 22, 2012
- Fly like a bird
- Biscayne Bay Estuary deep dredge threat
- A fish named “Ball Cutters”, yes it is exactly what you think!
- Rod Naming contest, Win 1 piece 12 wt Fly rods or Spinning rods, Deadline March 26th 2012
UFO in 5,000 feet of water near and oil rig, Well more like UUO, placental jellyfish
Crazy looking living trash bag. Never seen anything like this. Shot in about 5000 to 8000 feet water near an oil rig in April.
My friend Alex works on the rig and sent me this video. He said it’s called the placental jellyfish.
Jose Wejebe tribute video, Jose Wejebe
I attended the memorial services at IGFA this past weekend. There were over two room packed full of people who did the same. Many famous and not so famous people in the industry was there. From family, friends, sponsors, people who have met him and people who he has not met but loved him anyways.
There were many tear jerking moments as well as times everyone laughed all the stories. Jose was a man of many talents. He lived life to the fullest and hand infectious personality. The fishing world would miss him dearly.
From the website:
“The fishing community has lost a great angler, icon, and friend. We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Jose Wejebe, host of the immensely popular saltwater fishing and fly fishing television show Spanish Fly on the Outdoor Channel. Through his show and his adventures he shared a passion for fishing that touched and inspired anglers around the world.”
The Tarpon fishing at boca grande pass Controversy.
This year the Tarpon controversy at Boca Grande pass is heating up more than ever.
Here is the latest video I found on Flatspirates.com concerning this issue.
3F Adventures behind the scene video
We shot this 3F Adventures at the Midway Flea market. If you have not check it out but drove by it 100 times like me, it’s worth checking it out for a cheap authentic Mexican meal.
Aida sings “Speechless” by Lady Gaga
Here is a video I shot edit and produced that I finally had a chance to finish. This was in 1/2 day in three locations and one camera.
Aida is 13 years of age with an awesome talent. I wish her the best of luck.
The Youtube version:
Pathfinder 2400 TRS with Captain Jay Withers
2.11.2012
Shot this video of Captain Jay Wither’s new boat the Pathfinder 2400 TRS. As far as I know, Pathfinder is the #1 bay boat in Florida and they have added tons of new “fishing” features to this year’s TRS model.
pathfinder 2400 TRS
Swallow under the Hunter’s Moon
With the help of Jim Hohler, I was able to shoot this last night as the sun was setting. These are hundreds of thousands of swallow birds doing a tornado dance as they ready themselves to roost for the night. This phenomenon only happens about two weeks out of the year and I was lucky enough to be there one night when it happens. Enjoy.
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.
Poor man’s gopro pov camera, Swann Freestyle 1080p HD Waterproof Sports Video Camera
1.11.2012
As you know the Go Pro has brought the POV camera to a new level the last couple years. To me GoPro are the market leader and rightfully so. They have a great product and an excellent viral marketing campaign to boot. The mounting options are incredible, their facebook pages alive with user input. They continue to add features and upgrades like 3D and HD2 versions.
$200-230 gets you the basic package for a GO Pro Hd, if you want LCD it’s another $100.00. They have tons of accessories.
Entering the market, comes the the Swann Freestyle 1080p camera, Swann has made small cameras before but this the first ones I know of that made to function similar to the GoProHD.
They look similar and the specs are quite similar as well. 1080p, waterproof to 65 feet and plenty of mounting options.
The thing about the Swann is that it comes with a bunch more that GP add at a price.
Things like
-Flat screen housing for better underwater footage
-remote control
-Color LCD screen
-Variety of mounts
-Easy programmable menu via LCD
-8 megapixel stills vs 5mp
To get all this in GoPro Package you are looking at about $400.00
The Swann comes with all this for $189 to $224(Depending on sales going on) via Amazon.com.
I own a gopro but I had to buy one since it was such a great deal. I have not used it on the field yet however I just did a video unboxing of the unit recently. So far from messing around with unit around the house I really like the features.
Look for a full review coming soon when I get a chance to use it on the field.