The Broad Cast

South Florida Exotics: Part 2 - The Places

by Brian Eastman Oct 14, 2019 0 comments

The easiest way to determine where to fish down south is to pick a fish species and identify the type of water characteristics it prefers. Once we establish the pattern then we can realistically expect to find them in different parts of the region that has water with similar characteristics.

Galvanic Corrosion: How to Ruin a Perfectly Good Boat

by TJ Bettis Oct 14, 2019 0 comments

I learned some things recently. Some things which I wish I had learned much less painfully and much earlier. I paid attention in Chemistry class but somehow the lesson didn't seem to be quite so important then.

Saltwater Wading Footwear - Don't be an Andy

by TJ Bettis Aug 12, 2019 0 comments

A week ago today I was standing on a flat in Andros, Bahamas hunting bonefish in ankle deep water. The four of us on the trip, which had been planned for months, met several times to discuss the particulars; what flights to take, where we would fish, tides, rods, reels, lines, flies, leaders, tippet size, etc. Wading footwear was discussed as well but it certainly wasn’t a popular topic.

South Florida's Exotics, Part 1: The Fish

by Brian Eastman Jul 26, 2019 0 comments

South Florida has become known as a haven for a whole host of non-native and invasive fish. These species present some exceptional opportunities for fishermen looking forward to something different and challenging. Some of them require a bit of planning while others are widespread and easy to come by, but we’re going to get into greater detail in later installments. Right now, I want to introduce you to some of the main species you can expect to encounter on a regular basis.