Reel Time: You have to do your homework, son

Rusty Chinnis - August 2, 2022

For anglers who aren’t familiar with Andy and (son) Nicky Mill’s podcast, Mill House, you have a treat in store. I’ve watched the podcasts...

Reel Time: Beware the rays

Rusty Chinnis - July 25, 2022

The harmful effects of sun exposure are one of the most important things for anglers to understand when they’re fishing Florida waters, especially in...

Reel Time: The price of inaction

Rusty Chinnis - July 18, 2022

Red tide. They’re probably the two words that nobody on or near Florida’s west coast wants to hear and I can understand why, sort...

Reel Time: The Sister Keys – the restorative power of nature

Rusty Chinnis - July 11, 2022

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -...

Reel Time: Guiding principles

Rusty Chinnis - July 4, 2022

I have always been a great fan of fishing guides. They can provide a terrific initiation to the local waters and are indispensable when...

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Rusty Chinnis

Rusty Chinnis is an avid fly fisherman, a photojournalist and a retired building contractor in addition to being a passionate defender of the local environment's importance to the health and economy of the area. A 42-year resident of Longboat Key and Manatee County, he is chairman of the board of Suncoast Waterkeeper, a founder and former co-chairman of the Sister Keys Conservancy, and founder and chairman emeritus of Sarasota Bay Watch in addition to being The Sun's Outdoors columnist. Email