By Rusty Chinnis Mike Adno scans for tarpon on a flat in Charlotte Harbor. Fly-fishing for tarpon is a team sport. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun If getting a tarpon…
By Rusty Chinnis A tarpon clears the water in one of the breathtaking leaps that make them a prime target of area anglers during the spring and fall run. –…
By Rusty Chinnis Volunteers load bags of debris and wood collected on the Sister Keys during this year’s cleanup. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun Suncoast Waterkeeper teamed up with Sarasota…
By Rusty Chinnis Capt. James “Zach” Zacharias was a staunch lover and defender of fishing and the habitat that supported it. – Facebook | Submitted On Thursday, March 5, we…
By Rusty Chinnis Capt. Rick Grassett admired the 33-inch snook he caught and released. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun Locally, we’re blessed with an amazing fishery and a natural world…
By Rusty Chinnis In this aerial view of Rattlesnake Key, the inserted black arrow indicates the approximate location of the proposed cruise ship port. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun By…
By Rusty Chinnis Proving the point that we have some excellent fishing locally, Ed Repins of Tampa and his brother, Kurt (not shown), each caught over 20 reds in two…
By Rusty Chinnis Sheepshead are an excellent fish for anglers to pursue in the cooler winter months. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun Winter can have a chilling effect on local…
By Rusty Chinnis Brent Wilson, of Sarasota, with a 26-plus inch trout he landed near Port Manatee last week. – Cindy Lane | Sun Several years ago, I remember watching…
By Rusty Chinnis Capt. Harry Neymour holds Rusty Chinnis’ first double-digit bonefish. – Leigh West | Submitted Fly anglers generally don’t need to catch a lot of fish to consider…