 Tom
Boyd A fishing consultant, instructor, photographer,
outdoor writer and lecturer, Capt. Tom Boyd has over 40 years experience
as a fly fisherman. He has traveled the world in pursuit of fresh and
saltwater species. He was among the first to catch a billfish on fly
and his world-record catches are as diverse as his experience. He’s
a fishing advocate and champions the sport to everyone. |
 Hank
Brown The President and Mrs. Bush, Billy Pate, John
Denver...what do they have in common? Yes, Hank Brown has taken them
fishing along with hundreds of other anglers visiting the Florida Keys.
Hank's spent over 8,000 days fishing the Keys and along the way has
developed that wonderful and versatile product called HOOKUP LURES.
It's his solution to lure failure and it works. Now take a few minutes
to listen to how to catch the wily bonefish and snook. |
 Jon
Cave You may have seen his photos, read his articles,
or listened to his lectures without even realizing it...that's how good
Jon Cave is! He's been honored with the tough-to-get and prestigious Silver
King Award by the Federation of Fly Fishers for his many, many contributions
to saltwater fly fishing. Give a listen. Not a moment will be wasted. |
 Ken
Chambers Captain Chambers has been fishing southwest
Florida his entire life. Versatility is his keyword because he gives
about equal oomph to the joy of fly, plug and live-bait fishing the
10,000 islands to Estero Bay. Otherwise, find him giving casting instruction
under the auspices of Everglades Angler
Fly Fishing Schools. |
 Curtis
Grant Tales
of the Everglades Angler is a popular, regional TV series hosted by
Curtis Grant. He and his partner, Robb Murchison, have recorded their
fishing exploits from the deepest parts of the Everglades to the deep
blue waters of the Gulf Coast. Now's your chance to hear "tales"
of the Tales. |
  Geoff
Page & Ernie Griffin Ernie
Griffin is an accomplished tournament angler with a wealth
of tactical knowledge on tempting trophy snook, redfish and
trout with artificials. Geoff Page is a master of wade fishing
using artificial lures. Together, they offer a lively discourse
filled with tips and tricks on the mechanics of artificial
lures. |
 Mike
Holiday Even if you
don't know his name, you've probably read something he's written considering
his twenty year history as an outdoor writer on the Treasure Coast.
Mike specializes in fishing the Indian River for snook, trout, redfish
and tarpon. On top of that, he's got quite a reputation for catching
permit and bonita near-shore and that's what he's going to talk about
today. |
 Walt
Jennings While fly fishing for sailfish in Panama,
Walt caught not just fish but a fever! And, lucky man, he still has
that fever for catching big game fish on fly. Since 1988, Walt Jennings'
offshore fly fishing has included countless days in Costa Rica, Panama,
Cuba, the Sea of Cortez and other exotic locales. His seminar emphasizes
the proper equipment, redundancy and accident prevention. |
 Al
Keller A feature writer for Outdoor Florida,
Al's fishing column is aptly named "Fishing the Skinny." He's
a native Floridian who grew up in Tampa. The Captain's specialty is
sight fishing in inches of water for gamefish and his skills make him
one of the most respected and recognized guides in the 10,000 islands
and Everglades National Park. |
 Pat
Kelly The Swamp Slam – That’s
what Pat calls a day catching one of each (Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Trout
and Bass) by plug casting or live bait fishing in Everglades National
Park. Using the finest products and equipment, he’s able to provide
the ultimate back country experience for his customers. |
 Roy
Macdermott Founder and president of Calusa trading
company, Roy’s specialty is hand-tied cast nets. He’s even
got his own instructional video. Roy is a marine engineer by trade, a
graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and a lifelong angler
who specializes in saltwater fishing. |
 Mike
McComas Mike's an Orvis-endorsed guide with thirty-year's
experience in fishing the Everglades. Known for his proficiency in fly
casting, Mike's helped, guided, instructed and refined the casting of
many, many satisfied anglers. When not teaching, guiding or fishing, the
next best place to find him is at his store, Lee Island Outfitters. |