Reel Time: Line, leaders and hooks

Rusty Chinnis - June 21, 2020

While rods, reels, lures and accessories are most often discussed when it comes to an angler’s resources, lines, leaders and hooks are an integral...

Reel Time: Passing on the passion

Rusty Chinnis - June 15, 2020

Thinking back at the significance fishing and the outdoors has had on my life, I’m constantly reminded of the importance of protecting the resource so future generations have access to the...

Sewage spills threaten our fishery

Rusty Chinnis - June 8, 2020

In this column, I express my love of fishing and the outdoors. Through these articles, I have the opportunity to share that passion with...

Reel Time: Fly casting fundamentals

Rusty Chinnis - June 1, 2020

Teaching fly casting has taught me some valuable lessons. Chief among them is the fact that it’s most often easier to learn from scratch...

Reel Time: Orange Hammock Ranch

Rusty Chinnis - May 26, 2020

I first heard of Orange Hammock Ranch from Jon Thaxton, a former Sarasota Commissioner and a longtime champion of conservation efforts in southwest Florida....

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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