Indian River Fly Fishing Update: October 17, 2009

by Cas SummersOctober 19, 2009

This is 2 updates in a row that I will be fishing with the effects of a cold front. We faced NW winds most of the morning. At one point I had to put on my Simms rain jacket to beat the chill after doing some wading. We fished the Scottsmoor area today. We did [...]

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Mosquito Lagoon Update September 30, 2009

by Cas SummersOctober 1, 2009

WOW! That’s all that came to mind when I opened the garage door to drive to meet a friend at Parish Park. The temperature read 63 degrees. We knew that a front had made its way to Florida and were hoping that the Redfish would take it as a sign to begin feeding. The weather [...]

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Indian River Lagoon September Update

by Cas SummersSeptember 25, 2009

The Backcountry Fly fishers had an unusual club outing last weekend. Usually an outing consists of a group of anglers planning and fishing together in a predetermined venue.
Last weekend, we had an outing with boats in Stuart, Sebastian and the Mosquito Lagoon. So, here is an update of what I know.
Our boat was launched at [...]

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Fall Fishing in the Florida Keys with Capt. Rich Keating

by Capt. Richard KeatingSeptember 13, 2009

The hot days of August are almost over and while September will remain warm for the first few weeks it will usher in some cooler weather and hopefully more consistent fishing as fall approaches.  The lobster mini season is over and also gone are the masses that invaded the Keys for the first two weeks [...]

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Fly Fishing the Indian River for Redfish - Aug ‘09

by Cas SummersAugust 9, 2009

My friend’s Keith, Birthday boy Jim & I kayaked the Indian River on Saturday, Sorry about the late report.  Almost immediately we saw baitfish moving around, which we all know is a good thing.  After watching them for a minute or so I could see some longer fins in the picture that were not mullet. [...]

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Hell’s Bay Boat Day @ The Fly Fisherman

by Debbie SummersJuly 14, 2009

Fly Fisherman Orlando invites you to Hell’s Bay Boat Day!
Saturday - July 25, 2009 from 10am to 3pm
1213 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando - Just South of Princeton St.
407- 898-1989 or visit The Fly Fisherman online
See the latest boats from Hell’s Bay and meet the owner’s to ask questions, take a demo ride and learn everything [...]

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Florida Keys Grand Slam on Fly with Capt. Richard Keating

by Capt. Richard KeatingJuly 11, 2009

Late Summer Opportunities to Fish The Florida Keys for Permit, Tarpon & Bonefish
Several months ago I received a call from Doug Kinney regarding Tarpon dates in April May or June.  I told him all that I had available where two days at the end of June.  His response was one of hesitation and I remember [...]

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Captain John Meskauskas in Orlando @ BFA Meeting on 7/8/09

by Cas SummersJuly 7, 2009

Capt. John will be the guest speaker for the Backcountry Fly Fishing Association’s July meeting. The meeting will be held on the 8th of July at the O’Boy’s BBQ restaurant in Winter Park FL just North of downtown Orlando. See our website (Backcountry Fly Fishing Orlando dot com) for directions.
You can arrive anytime after 6 [...]

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Some People Count Sheep - Fly Fisherman Count…

by Cas SummersJune 29, 2009

If you have every wondered what a Fly Fisherman counts to get to sleep, think no further.  These Tarpon are making their annual migration through the Florida Keys. This video was taken at the end of May and shows hundreds of Mature Tarpon and I’d be happy to have any of them hook up [...]

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“The Alaska Chronicles” by Miles Nolte - Book Review

by Cas SummersJune 27, 2009

Very informative and sometimes funny commentary about a season’s work experiences from an Alaskan guide. It might make you yearn to make the trip or to reminisce about a past guided trip and what your guide may remember or write about you. If you have had any thoughts about being a guide I would think [...]

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