Suncoast Waterkeeper: Guardian of The Bay
As readers are no doubt aware, I love to write about all things fishing, including the need to actively work to protect the resources that support this special area. That’s…
Vote Water
Insults to Florida’s environment point to the lack of political will to effect the changes that are necessary to preserve our environment and the economy it supports.
The Mayfly Project
I discovered the Mayfly Project when a child therapist reached out to me to find a mentor for a young man in St. Petersburg. He, like so many young men…
My Witness Statement
I have never been more concerned than I am today and fear we may be near a point of no return. I truly believe that this rises to the level of a “moral obligation.”
Selby Gardens ‛bioblitzes’ the Sister Keys
By Rusty Chinnis - May 30, 2021 I’ve always been a big fan of Sarasota’s Selby Gardens and the work it does in the community and beyond. As a member, I stop…
How and Why to Release Fish Alive
By Rusty Chinnis - May 24, 2021 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…
When Fly-Casting, Let the Wind Be Your Friend
Whether stalking bonefish in the Bahamas, poling a flat for tailing redfish in Florida, wading into the surf for stripers in the Northeast, or casting for sea-run rainbows on the…
A Guide for Environmental Action
By Rusty Chinnis - May 3, 2021 I’ve written a lot lately about the critical issues facing our local waters and the need for anglers (everyone, really) to get involved in efforts…
The unfolding tragedy of Piney Point
By Rusty Chinnis - April 12, 2021 Rounding a mangrove corner into Clam Bar Bay on the edges of Tampa Bay, I had the sensation of a place remembered. I had first…