The Last Photo I Ever Took #2

The Last Photo I Ever Took.

Here is the first in a series of photos entitled
"The Last Photo I Ever Took". More to come.

Shallow Minded

I had the nose my skiff as far onto the flat as she would go. It would have floated further if it had not been for the turtle grass that turned the surface of the water into a slick, mirrored finish. I had been polling the boat for almost 75 yards or so when something suddenly caught my eye. I checked my watch, a habit I've acquired over time, I made a mental note of the time versus the tide and if it was a flood or an ebb, it read 7:45 AM with a falling tide. I'd noticed a small shimmering, a flickering of light, perhaps a flash of life on a flat I've pushed across countless times. A section of water that I know like the back of my hand, if something unusual stood out I would certainly see it.

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Dogs Best Friend?

I have been on the water for a great part of my life and have had numerous encounters with dolphins, but I have never seen anything like what's pictured in this photo. It doesn't surprise me, both the dog and the dolphin have to be two of the smartest animals on Earth. It's also times like this when you can't help but wonder what the two might have been thinking at that exact moment.

Great Bonefish Fly

One of the most asked questions on message boards is, "what is a good Bonefish fly for the Keys?" We'll I've thrown handreds of flies in the Keys but the one that I've had the most success with is this one. I call it the Flash N Shrimp. It can be tied in three basic color patterns, tan as shown, olive or white. Patterned after famous bonefish flys from the Keys, this fly utilizes Shrimp colored Flash N Slinky instead of craft fur and the back is coated with Softex for added durability. The small barbell eyes get this great fly down to where the fish are fast.

Disastrous Red Tide Attacks West Coast

Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay and other stretches of peninsular west Florida experienced massive fish kills this summer during blooms of Karenia brevis, the planktonic critter that causes red tide.

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Python Eats A 13 Foot Aligator—No Survivors

A 13-foot Burmese python recently burst after it apparently tried to swallow a live, six-foot alligator whole, authorities said.

The incident has heightened biologists' fears that the nonnative snakes could threaten a host of other animal species in the Everglades.

"It means nothing in the Everglades is safe from pythons, a top-down predator," said Frank Mazzotti, a University of Florida wildlife professor.

Over the years, many pythons have been abandoned in the Everglades by pet owners.

The gory evidence of the latest gator-python encounter - the fourth documented in the past three years - was discovered and photographed last week by a helicopter pilot and wildlife researcher.

The snake was found with the gator's hindquarters protruding from its midsection. Mazzotti said the alligator may have clawed at the python's stomach as the snake tried to digest it.

Mazzotti went on to state that the pythons last thought before it died was that the gator taste just like chicken.

Online Magazine

This is a pretty nice online magazine that was created by Game and Fish. Click here for the Florida version.

Maverick Boats Acquires Cobia Boats

Maverick boat company based in Fort Pierce Florida acquired Cobia Boats

I must admit I've never been a Cobia fan, but I am a Maverick, Hewes, Pathfinder fan. I've owned a Maverick since 1997 and have been more than happy with this great fishing skiff. Scott Deal the President of Maverick Boats is a neighbor and friend of mine, and I can attest to his desire to build only the best possible boats available. So now it's time to take a look at Cobia again for the first time. The organization is first class and their sales and service are equally impressive.

This should be a huge boost for Cobia, especially here in Florida.