On September 29, 2018, I had the pleasure of hosting a good friend and his family during their journey to Miami. They stopped by for a few days, and in anticipation of their visit, I had made a promise to take them fishing. The weather remained favorable and we were able to head out onto the Intracoastal waterway.

Our fishing trip started at the mouth of the Fort Pierce Inlet, near one of the day markers. Initially, the bite was slow, we only caught an undersized mutton snapper and a bluefish. Due to the slow bite, I made the call to relocate to a different location. This decision proved to be a game-changer as our second spot proved much more fruitful. Our efforts rewarded us with a nice haul of 16 legal lane snapper, alongside a handful of respectable Jack Crevalle.

We eventually ran out of bait, so I decided to treat my friends to a visit to Gilligan’s Island. My buddy and his family enjoyed the boat ride to the island. They were impressed with our waterways and the beauty of the islands! I was extremely happy with today’s adventure as I was able to keep my promise of making fresh fish tacos for my buddy and his family.

After carefully preparing the fish, I expertly cut it into delectable chunks and marinated them in a blend of avocado oil and seasonings. After allowing the flavors to meld for a few hours, I cooked the fish to perfection on the grill. To add to the culinary affair, my friend’s wife crafted a delectable coleslaw to accompany the tacos, while I conjured up a zesty jalapeno key lime sauce. The harmonious fusion of the spicy sauce and the creamy coleslaw proved to be a palate-pleasing revelation, elevating the fish tacos to culinary excellence. All in all, the weekend was a testament to the joys of companionship and breaking bread together. Amidst laughter and camaraderie, we savored both good times and good food. Tania and I hope you enjoyed our tale of making memories together with good friends. We pray all who make it out this weekend have blessed and safe trips. May you have tight lines and good times.

The Treasure Coast Chapter of Salt Strong now holds monthly meetings in Fort Pierce on the 4th Thursday of each month. These meetings are exclusive to inside members, who receive various perks, including 20% off tackle and access to Smart Fishing spots and insider information on local trends. Monthly tournaments and guest speakers are also set to feature. To become an inside member, click the link below to receive a FREE pack of slam shady or a 10-Day Test-Drive of The Smart Fishing Spots App and The Salt Strong Insider Club, and they ship you $35 worth of FREE Lures, an “Inshore Fishing Manifesto” Book (Physical copy) & Decals – Yours to Keep Even If You Cancel!