Fish Wisdom

Fish Wisdom: If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles.
Doug Larson

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Fishing with Captain Bob

Kevin here again.  I took a trip to Naples, Florida last week and fished two days with Captain Bob Marvin.  Bob is one of the true pioneers of saltwater fly fishing.  He and Doug Swisher started the first saltwater fly fishing school in 1970.

Snook and tarpon are the major targets but there's always a good chance to hook mangrove snapper, jack crevalle, ladyfish, and spanish mackerel.  It's shallow water fly fishing with 6, 7 and 8wt outfits, and you will see most strikes.  One thing you won't see, though, is other fisherman.  If you'd like to schedule a trip with Bob, you can reach him at 239-877-9162.  He is very patient and can accomodate all skill levels.

Here are a few pics:
That's a 20-pound "baby" tarpon.
That's obviously not the Chattahoochee.
Mangrove swamp
Horizon

Mr. Snook meets Mr. Hendren.


More horizon



Friday, July 22, 2011

Nick Caught This Brother and Sister!

Nick Romano shared this DH Section Hooch Stocker he caught on his four weight by tricking the sister on a size 16 prince fly...



Here is the brother...

A Handsome Toccoa fish!

Nick Romano, President of SignUp4, says he didn't catch this handsome fish from Toccoa, but he did help revive her so we won't "tail" anyone :).

Monday, July 11, 2011

Quite a Catfish!!

We do not know this fisherman but are greatly impressed with his "cat"ch!