I really like to teach people how to do what I do and show them this incredible experience of the fishing on the shallow clear flats of the Florida Keys. I was fishing out of a 16 foot boat, when I started, and I could take a maximum of 2 people at a time.
Often, it was just one person. I wanted to show more people how incredible this world was so I tried to take and publish photographs as well as writing articles.
Some of my favorite articles are how to put the pieces together to create the rigs you need.
Below you can see all of our articles that we have written, we also have videos up on all our social media and our YouTube Channel about how to tie knots, how to set up to catch the fish you are desiring to catch and how to prepare for your day of fishing. We hope you enjoy the articles and enjoy exploring our website. Please comment with any questions and we would love to write a blog to answer your question!
The Haywire can be tied to the hook and also at the top of the leader to a swivel if your fishing situation requires it. I often use a swivel when shark fishing with dead bait because it sometimes spins in the current...
Learn how to tie the FG knot, the go-to choice for big fish. See it in action catching Goliath Grouper and Sharks, and explore the exact Daiwa rods and reels we trust offshore.
You know you are approaching the halfway mark to Key West when the Seven Mile Bridge approaches into view. If this is your first time visiting the Florida Keys, you will quickly notice stretches of unaccessible bridge close by. Built from the instruction of Henry Flagler, Flagler had designed a railway that transported people to Key West, known as the Overseas Railroad. Due to a hurricane in 1935, the railroad bridge was destroyed (now referred to as the Old Seven Mile Bridge) and a new bridge was built in it’s place in 1982 for automobile use only.
I really like to teach people how to do what I do and show them this incredible experience of the fishing on the shallow clear flats of the Florida Keys. I was fishing out of a 16 foot boat, when I started, and I could take a maximum of 2 people at a time.
My question: is there a way I can alter my leader setup to target large redfish while still being able to handle a shark up to 200 pounds and cast long distances?
Rigging soft plastics with circle hooks offers better hook-up ratios and clean releases. Learn Capt. Tom’s go-to setup for tarpon, snook, redfish, and trout.
Do you use a ball bearing swivel on your line for any of the applications mentioned above to prevent line twist? (2 things I never reel when drag is going and always flip my bail over with my hands) just worried about line twist without ball bearing swivels or snaps.-
Hey Guys I have a few friends that have switched the backings on their reels from dacron to gel-spun. What is the big difference between the two? And what is your preference?
I fish in the Great Lakes. It is often gin clear. What would you recommend for the length of a fluorocarbon leader, the best mono to fluorocarbon knot, and the length of leader? Thank you. Will I get an answer in my email or this site?
If you are going to be in the Florida Keys in May for Tarpon, you are going to need a BUNCH of crabs (which they will have at Hawks Cay) and a few of these rigs ready to go. Here is the exact rig we were using.
We get lots of questions about the right rod, reel, line, knots, hooks and baits, etc... for Permit.
I put this video together to answer all these questions and more.
However...if you have any additional questions and you want an answer from me personally....
Message: I have seen your show on catching tarpon with a floating rig. I would greatly appreciate you explaining how this rig is set up.A diagram of this rig would be great if possible...
I really like to teach people how to do what I do and show them this incredible experience of the fishing on the shallow clear flats of the Florida Keys. I was fishing out of a 16 foot boat, when I started, and I could take a maximum of 2 people at a time.
If you are going to be in the Florida Keys in May for Tarpon, you are going to need a BUNCH of crabs (which they will have at Hawks Cay) and a few of these rigs ready to go. Here is the exact rig we were using.
We go after a lot of fish with teeth down here in the Keys. So it's important to use wire so you don't get cut off. Here's how to tie the Haywire Twist using simple wire.