March 26, 2010 – Spring has Sprung
Spring has finally sprung along the Space Coast and we are, at long last, fishing in short sleeves and short pants while enjoying bluer skies and much warmer temperatures. The fish are also overjoyed that this long winter of harsh temperatures, gloomy skies and north winds has finally left us. Our fishing activities now pivot […]
February 25, 2010 – Fish, Fish Everywhere
As spring tries to push ole man winter into the recent past there are hungry fish emerging everywhere in the Indian River Lagoon from Titusville to Sebastian Inlet. Capt. Peter and I have been having a blast fishing the east side of the river up north as a massive school of huge black drum continues […]
Roland Rolling to Beastfeast
Capt. Roland will be one of the featured participants at Beast Feast, an all-day hunting and fishing extravaganza hosted by Sarasota Baptist Church on February 27st. In addition to sharing fishing stories, tips, and tins of Wintergreen, Roland will man a booth full of Native Sons Fishing pictures, videos, maps and memorabilia. So stop by […]
Cobia Season Almost Here
One of the most anticipated events of the annual fishing calendar for those living in the greater Orlando area is the spring cobia run. This month-long migration is keyed to the rising water temperatures just off-shore and with all the cold weather we’ve been experiencing the cobia run has not reached the near shore waters […]
Whether the weather is cold or hot
This winter we are experiencing some of the coldest weather in many years but whether the weather is cold or hot there is still plenty of great fishing action along the Space Coast. The following three photos were taken during charters over the past two weeks – the first from a near 80 degree day […]
Peter’s New Ride
Capt. Peter recently purchased a 19 foot Hewes Bayfisher to add to the Native Sons Fishing Fleet. This top-of-the-line flats-style boat is powered by 115 hsp Yamaha engine and features a very fast, shallow and smooth ride across our inshore river lagoon system. He has already started guiding charters with the boat and it has […]
Jan. 31, 2010 – Winter Fishing – The Good, Bad and
Fishing over the past several days reminds me of the title from an old Clint Eastwood western – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly- as we have had some great fishing charters, some not so great charters and some downright ugly weather were we dared not venture forth, discretion being the better part of […]
Snook and Tarpon Closure Extended
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued executive orders to protect Florida’s snook, bonefish and tarpon fisheries from further harm caused by the recent prolonged cold weather in the state, which has caused widespread saltwater fish kills. These executive orders extends the statewide snook closure seasons through August 13, 2010. This means […]
Jan. 5, 2010 – Winter Windows of Opportunity
Contrary to popular belief, we do have winter in Florida. Admittedly it bears little resemblance to the winter most everywhere else but it is winter nonetheless with lower temperatures and stiff north winds. The big differences in our winter are severity and length. We may have a cold front push through the area and plunge […]
Family Fishing Fun
Please allow a proud granddad to brag a bit as I had the unbelievably joyful experience of taking two of our three grandchildren fishing for the first time; Jenny, aged four, and Rockett, aged two, along with Rusty, their father and our son. We spent several glorious hours during the Christmas holidays boating, fishing, exploring […]