Author: ReelBlessed
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To Those Who Gave It all.
A combat veteran shares a heartfelt Christian reflection on Memorial Day, honoring the men and women who “gave all,” wrestling with survivor’s guilt, and thanking God for the fallen and their families.
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A Short Trip Worth Taking
Yesterday’s trip to Bear Point proved you don’t always need perfect conditions for a successful day on the water. Despite a 15-knot east wind and rough seas, we found a solid trout bite using live shrimp under corks, with bonus catches including a bonnethead shark. A short family fishing trip that turned into a memorable…
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Titusville Canal Bull Reds with Reel Finesser Fishing
Titusville canal bull redfish action with Reel Finesser Fishing and Captain Isaiah Michael. Tania and I traded shots with multiple bull reds to 40+ inches, plus jacks, catfish, stingray, manatees, dolphins, and turtles on a clear spring morning in the Indian River Lagoon.
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A Canceled Event, A Faithful Morning — Sheepshead on the Jigs
After canceling our Reel Blessed surf fishing event due to rain, Tania and I pivoted to a last-minute boat trip targeting sheepshead off the Florida coast. Fishing slow-pitch jigs and shrimp near the inlet, we landed five keeper sheepshead up to 17 inches, along with a surprise snook, while enjoying calm seas, dolphins, and sea…
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Sheepshead Chowder Incoming: A Blessed Morning Near Shore
Tania and I finally got back on the water after two months, fishing a natural reef in 20 to 30 feet of water off Pepper Park near Fort Pierce. With high tide at 8 AM, 68 degree water temps, and light 1 to 2 foot seas, we worked 30 gram jigs tipped with shrimp and…
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When the Cooler Is Light but the Day Is Full
An inshore trip with shifting weather, missed sheepshead bites, broken gear, and plenty of laughs. Even without a full cooler, the day delivered what mattered most: time on the water, good company, and lasting memories.
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Putting the Next Generation on Fish: A Day at the Boils
Despite a marine forecast that missed the mark, a Saturday run to the Boils turned into a memorable Treasure Coast fishing trip. From a sporty offshore ride and steady drifts producing Spanish mackerel and jacks to an unforgettable battle with a massive spotted eagle ray, the day finished strong on a nearshore reef with snapper,…
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From Foggy Inlet to Tight Lines: A Day at the Fort Pierce Boils
A foggy morning at the Fort Pierce Boils turned into a blessed fishing trip filled with big jacks, bluefish, dolphins, and even a humpback whale sighting.
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Thanksgiving Morning Surf Fishing at Blue Heron Beach
A peaceful Thanksgiving morning at Blue Heron Beach brought Tania and me five whiting, a beautiful sunrise, and an unexpected reminder from God to slow down and appreciate His blessings. Read the full surf fishing report and see how the day unfolded.
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Chasing Fish, Finding Beauty, and Landing a Prize Redfish
After a slow morning at the Boils, we explored new spots and ended up with a cooler of lane snapper, a thirty-two-inch redfish, and a fun mix of species. From spinner sharks to dolphins, God filled the day with beauty and blessings.
Captain Mike's Treasure Coast Fishing Adventures 