By Neil Taylor Originally posted to b3fishing.com As a reader at Pro Anglers Journal: The pursuit of big gamefish is your objective.   As the saying goes:  "A tradesman is only as...

By Neil Taylor, Strikethreekayakfishing.com So many people have asked, "What does a fishing guide do on vacation?"  It is a fair question and those who know me well enough already...

The Captain Mel Trout and Redfish Classic, Official Rules created and maintained by the Capmel.com tournament committee Official Rules “The All Amateur, All Lure and Fly” tournament in remembrance of Captain...

November 9, 2011 By Neil Taylor A new publication by Seaside Publishing (the St Pete Times) was put together by the Outdoor Editor at The Times, Terry Tomalin.  The book...

 By Capt. Pat Damico, CapMel.com Fly Fishing Editor  Recently I wrote an article about how gator trout love the shallows. A warm sunny day will raise the temperature of protected...

By CAPT. PAT DAMICO, CapMel.com Fly Fishing Editor Rods used to cast flies have been made of many types of material. Lancewood, Greenheart, Ash and Basswood each went thru a...

By Bob Wattendorf MyFWC.com Most anglers just want to catch the opportunity to relax outdoors. Numerous studies have shown that catching fish to eat or catching a trophy fish is not...

Here is a listing of recommended guides for the great Florida Panhandle area. This includes everything from Ft. Walton Beach to Pensacola. Each link takes you to their individual...

Here is a listing of recommended guides. Capt. Rick Grassett Capt. Pete Greenan Capt. Rachel Cato Capt. Van Hubbard Capt. Rick DePaiva Capt. Paul Hobby Capt. Bob Smith Capt. Rick Gross Capt. Ray Markham Capt. Butch Rickey Capt. Rob Roberts Capt...

Here is a listing of recommended guides for the Florida Keys. This includes Islamorada, Marathon, Key West and other Keys locations. Each link takes you to their individual web...