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Reel Time: The lure of reds

Aug 30, 2021 – Rusty Chinnis
July 19, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis
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Reel Time: Back to basics

Anglers today have a dizzying array of options when it comes to all things fishing. Super realistic lures, line that “disappears” in the water, “spot lock” trolling motors that hold boats in place, a…
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July 12, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: Sea trout

Reel Time: How to catch sea trout

Sea trout have always been a target of local anglers, mostly as a food source but rarely by fishermen seeking a trophy. Most would rather target redfish, snook and larger species like tarpon and king…
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July 3, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: The smoking gun

Local anglers feared from the beginning that the release of over 215 million gallons of wastewater from the Piney Point debacle could have catastrophic effects on Tampa and Sarasota bays. The fact th…
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June 28, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: A community that cares

Reel Time: A community that cares

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of spending a lot of time with fishing guides. These hard-working men and women make their living on the water and that’s where their unique skills create lifelo…
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June 21, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: Don’t let the sun ruin your fun

Florida is known as the “Sunshine State” and anglers, especially those who sight fish, depend on the sun to see their quarry. Local anglers who appreciate the promise and the power of the sun take ad…
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June 14, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: Seeing is believing

Reel Time: Seeing is believing

Polarized lenses are one of the angler’s best tools. They not only help fishermen avoid eye fatigue but also allow their vision to pierce the water’s surface. These lenses are so important that odds…
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June 6, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis

Reel Time: My witness statement

I’ve been a resident of the Suncoast for 40 years. For 35 years of those years, I ran a contracting business and have seen firsthand the effects of harmful algae blooms on the environment and the eco…
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May 30, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis

Selby bioblitzes the Sister Keys

I’ve always been a big fan of Sarasota’s Selby Gardens and the work they do in the community and beyond. As a member, I stop by frequently to photograph the amazing collection of orchids they display…
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May 24, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: Catch and release

Reel Time: Catch and release

Catch and release used to be a relatively new concept in sport fishing, one that recognized that fish populations are vulnerable and not the endless resource that they were once thought to be. Now th…
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May 17, 2021
By Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: Make the wind your friend

Reel Time: Make the wind your friend

Whether stalking bonefish in the Bahamas, poling a flat in Florida for tailing redfish, wading into the Northeast surf for stripers, or casting for sea-run rainbows on the West Coast, anglers spend t…
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