 Simon
Bain Simon Bain is known for casting
with two hands. He's also known for catching more fish. He's a national
bonefishing champion (twice!) and hosts the TV show Fishing the Flats
of the Bahamas. A most engaging professional, Simon's here to demonstrate
something we all need practice with: casting in the wind. |
 D.C.
Bienvenue D.C. owns Sun Coast Kayak Fishing Tours
in Sarasota. Good thing, too, because D.C. is the ultimate kayak-angler-turned-guide.
He won't just tell you how to kayak and catch fish, he'll show you...inshore
and offshore. As he says, "when you're ready to take your fishing
experience to the next level, he's there." |
 Greg
Bowdish Who would suspect the lure of saltwater fly
fishing could cause a man to quit his day job? Greg can answer that
because he did. Now he's an expert full-time fly fishing guide, fly
casting and fly tier instructor, outdoor writer and gung-ho, fly fishing
kayaker. |
 Frank
Catino A native Floridian, Capt. Frank works hard
at his specialty: fly and light tackle fishing for redfish, snook and
tarpon. He's an expert in saltwater fishing. Cortland Line chose him
as its Florida representative (and they ought to know). |
 Pat
Ford At this time next year you might be reading “The
Best Fishing Trips Money Can Buy.” Pat wrote it. He's a Miami
attorney who doesn't let that fact stand in the way of fishing and photography.
Well traveled, well fished, finely focused...you've got to see the results.
Bring your digital questions with you. |
 Rick
Grassett His company is called SnookFinAddict Guide Service
and you might know that's where his talents lie. Rick is a full-time
fishing guide and outdoor writer specializing in fly and spin fishing
from Tampa Bay to Charlotte Harbor. Another specialty is destination
fishing trips in remote parts of the world - ask him. " |
 Paul
Hawkins "Hundreds of Tarpon released each year, some
intentionally," and that’s what makes Paul a great Tarpon
hunter. This captain has spent his entire life fishing Tampa Bay. He’s
an expert at push poling thereby granting his clients more time fishing
and less time “flats-flying”. Trout, Snook, Redfish and
an occasional Permit...Paul’s got their number and he knows where
they live. |
 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 albacore near-shore.
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 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. His skills make him one of
the most respected and recognized guides in the 10,000 islands and Everglades
National Park. |
 Lefty
Kreh He wrote the book on fly fishing and then he wrote
the library. A retired outdoor editor of the Baltimore Sun, Lefty's
written for almost every major outdoor magazine in this country. TV
shows, books, videos - he's done them all while keeping a mind-boggling
tour schedule. Don't miss the chance to meet the man. A true world champion
and living treasure, there really is no one else like him. |
 Jim
Lemke With Tampa Bay considered his backyard, Capt. Jim
Lemke has spent more than 20 years combing its flats, creeks and river
mouths in search of the big three: Snook, Tarpon and Redfish. Some say
talking to him is akin to a private clinic on local gamefish. If you
haven't already, be sure to catch Jim on the Inshore Angler Show on
ESPN2.
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 Chrystal
Murray Been thinking about fishing from a kayak or canoe?
It really is a quiet and productive way to fish. Chrystal is an Osprey
Bay Kayaks fishing guide, tournament competitor and editor at Onshore-Offshore
Magazine. More importantly, she's caught just about every species from
the waters of Florida's West Coast. Take the hint and add her tips to
your "can-do" list. |