The tarpon roll is an iconic display of the mysterious fish. While it can tremendously help in locating the fish, there seems to be only key times, locations, and days where “it’s on”, and the tarpon roll the way you have always wanted them to.
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To say that the Everglades and the animals that call it home are at risk would be an understatement. It is vital that we change the way we manage Florida's waters to ensure that we don't lose these precious resources before it's too late. Since 2016, Captains for Clean Water has been fighting to make that change happen. A group of captains in Florida has banded together to ensure that the waters they love are protected.
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The tarpon are pouring into the Florida Keys. Many people are headed to try to catch their first or take advantage of this time of year. In this episode of How 2 Tuesday, I go through the exact setup that I use at the bridge. We go through rod, reel, line, hook, etc. and we also talk a lot of strategy for how to land these fish efficiently and safely.
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Catching bait can make or break a day of fishing. In this episode we talk about the importance of bait, how it can be used for live chum, where to find it and more. Knowing a few key things to look for can help you to have a much more successful start to your day, and you can spend much more time fishing.
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In this episode from the Tom Rowland Podcast, we learn about bridge fishing from a boat. We learn about the tarpon migration, what bait to use (crabs, mullet, etc.), and what bridges to fish in the Florida Keys. Bahia Honda and Long Key Bridge near Hawks Cay are two of the best.
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Few outdoor TV shows have been as groundbreaking and influential as the legendary Spanish Fly, hosted by renowned guide Jose Wejebe. And now, after many years, Spanish Fly is coming on-demand to Waypoint Feb. 5th, 2021!
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On this episode of Into the Blue, Captains Scott Walker and Steve Rodger discuss the importance of having fresh live bait in the Keys and how you can ensure that you have it readily available at all times of the year.
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Amberjacks are a strong and stubborn fish. According to Rowland, “They call the amberjack the reef donkey because it’s stubborn, it does not want to come in.” Justin, one of their guests for the day, had done most of his fishing in the northeast and was in great physical condition, but when he got his first amberjack bite his eyes got wide as that rod doubled over.
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Bonefish, one of Florida’s more coveted species of fish, particularly among serious flats anglers, are a staple of the industry down there. On this episode of Saltwater Experience, Captains Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor head to Islamorada to go after these unique fish, giving a couple tidbits of wisdom from their years of tournament bonefishing experience.
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If you’re a fan of Into the Blue, then you’re well aware of the diverse assortment of gamefish available for anglers to chase in the Florida Keys. Capt. Steve Rodger, co-host of Into the Blue says that oftentimes he’ll get clients that book a 5 day charter with him, allowing them to really explore that variety and get the most out of their trip. But there’s always one option that comes up at some point. “There’s always at least one guy,” says Rodger with a grin, “who says, ‘What about sharks? Can we catch sharks?’”
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When it comes to finding fish, Florida anglers have a wide variety of locations they can try, many of which are bound to hold fish. One of those options involves the many bridges that span the gaps between islands and channels. According to Tom Rowland, “There are a lot of bridges in the Florida Keys and most of them hold fish.”
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Waypoint TV continues to practice what they preach as they renew their sponsorship and support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, a vital organization in the fight to “conserve and restore bonefish, tarpon and permit fisheries and habitats.”
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This Friday you can spend all day with C.A. with a 24hr Flats Class marathon on the WAYPOINT channel on Samsung TV Plus (channel 1184) and STIRR TV (channel 373).
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The Florida Everglades make up one of the most well-known and treasured American National Parks. They are also being “strangled” by water issues. Since the damming of the Kissimmee River, the Everglades’ primary source of freshwater, this beautiful fishery has seen “endangered wildlife populations, declining water quality, water mismanagement, [and] extensive urban and agricultural development,” according to Captains For Clean Water, a conservation organization dedicated to restoring the health and natural beauty of the Everglades.
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Barracuda have an unfair reputation among many saltwater anglers as a pest, but they can actually be a lot of fun to fish for in and of themselves, as we’ll see here in this episode of Saltwater Experience. Captains Tom Rowland and Rich Tudor make their way down to Big Pine, FL to meet up with acclaimed artist Derek DeYoung, an avid fisherman drawn particularly toward barracuda.
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