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Reel Time: Learning to fish – back to basics

Jun 28, 2022 – Rusty Chinnis
May 7, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Tarpon season primer

Tarpon season is one of the most anticipated times of the year on local waters. While it’s possible to encounter tarpon occasionally most every month of the year, April through July is the time savvy…
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May 2, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time on the Road: River of painted rocks

Reel Time on the Road: River of painted rocks

The river’s edge was garlanded with the lime green blush of early spring. Maples, oaks and sourwood trees lined the banks, punctuated with the blossoms of flowering dogwoods, eastern redbud and flame…
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April 24, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time on the Road: Looking back, paying forward

Reel Time on the Road: Looking back, paying forward

One of the things I like most about fishing is the friends we make along the way and the many experiences that last a lifetime. When we can combine that with sharing the passion and paying it forward…
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March 14, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: Tie one on

Reel Time: Tie one on

I have to begin this article with a confession. I have known how to tie flies for a long time but have been too lazy to tie my own for far too long. First it was guide friends who tied them for me. A…
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March 6, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: We’ll see

Recently I was intent on fishing an area that has become one of my favorite haunts.  Unfortunately, when I got there, another boat was anchored nearby. As I started working my way towards my intended…
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February 28, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: The Waterman

Reel Time: The Waterman

The second annual Waterman Fly Fishing Tournament was held last weekend. The two-day, fly-only redfish tournament and snook Calcutta had 114 two-member teams and three single-angler teams. The fis…
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February 21, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Before you go

Getting on the water can be challenging for the average angler. Life often gets in the way of your favorite pastime and finds you unprepared when opportunity arises. Maybe it’s the “chance” day off o…
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January 23, 2022
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: On the Road - the Nature Coast

Reel Time: On the Road – the Nature Coast

Have you ever had a fishing trip that was so memorable you felt the need to pinch yourself to make sure it was real? I’ve been fishing a long time and I could count those times on one hand. Now I’ve…
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December 27, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time

Reel Time: Catch and release digitally

The world of digital photography (and videography) continues to evolve and anglers have never had more options to explore. Whether you’re capturing a picture or a video clip to remind you of your cat…
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December 20, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: Against the wind

Reel Time: Against the wind

A “perfect” day on the water is hard to come by. Why? Because it just doesn’t happen that often. Rain, clouds and extreme temperatures can make fishing challenging, but of all the weather conditions…
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