Category: Fishing

  • Catching Joy: Reel Blessed’s Vamos A Pescar Event Delights Families and Fuels Fishing

    Catching Joy: Reel Blessed’s Vamos A Pescar Event Delights Families and Fuels Fishing

    On Saturday, Reel Blessed chapter of Fishing’s Future hosted our third Vamos A Pescar event. Unfortunately, Tania wasn’t feeling well when I woke her, so she decided to stay home. After a hectic week at school, she was understandably exhausted and worn down. Nonetheless, I arrived at the Port Saint Lucie Botanical Gardens around 7:00…

  • A Memorable  Fishing Adventure With Friends!

    A Memorable Fishing Adventure With Friends!

    There’s something special about taking a fishing trip with friends. On this particular day, Don, Walt, and I set out on an unforgettable fishing trip filled with excitement, breathtaking scenery, and fellowship which makes such outings truly special. Bright and early, the day began as I picked up Don at 6:00 am. Our first stop…

  • Catching Memories With Captain Ed!

    Catching Memories With Captain Ed!

    As I look back on that day, October 30, 2020, memories of my long-awaited return to the water come flooding back. It had been nearly three weeks since I last set foot on a boat, hindered by inclement weather and the demands of work. However, today, a cold front threatened to spoil our plans for…

  • A Slow Day of Fishing, But a Great Day of Fellowship!

    A Slow Day of Fishing, But a Great Day of Fellowship!

    On Friday, I had a few hours before Tania got off work. I called up my buddy Don and asked if he wanted to go fishing. He was all in, but I had to wait until he finished what he was doing. While I waited for him, I ran and picked up a few dozen…

  • A Successful Afternoon of Bass Fishing!

    A Successful Afternoon of Bass Fishing!

    After a long day at work on Thursday afternoon, I decided to unwind by going fishing at the spillway. Armed with a dozen shiners and my trusty GoPro camera, I was eager to spend an hour or so fishing before my wife, Tania, finished work. Since I had recently lost 45 pounds, I was excited…

  • Sunday Afternoon Fishing Adventure With Tania!

    Sunday Afternoon Fishing Adventure With Tania!

    Tania and I decided to spend our Sunday afternoon fishing. It was a beautiful day with but it was a bit windy. We began our fishing adventure at the spillway near our house. Due to the rain the night before the spillway was flowing, so we were both excited to see what we would catch.…

  • Hooked on Offshore Fishing: A Morning Adventure!

    Hooked on Offshore Fishing: A Morning Adventure!

    On Friday, the sun was barely up when I met up with my friend Jonathan at the dock. We’re both members of the Fort Pierce Freedom Boat Club, and we had planned to go fishing together. I had to be back by noon for a presentation, so I planned on taking him to the boils.…

  • Casting Hope: Finding Purpose in Serving Others Through Fishing

    Casting Hope: Finding Purpose in Serving Others Through Fishing

    On Wednesday I made plans to take my buddy Perry fishing again. He really enjoyed fishing last time so we talked about getting together once a month to go fishing. Last post with Perry, I mentioned he was having a tough time. He said I could share. He has lost about 95% of all his…

  • Jack Crevalle Fish Dip

    Jack Crevalle Fish Dip

    Originally posted on Captain Mike's Treasure Coast Fishing Adventures: I have been told Jack Crevalle makes a good fish dip, so I decided to keep one and try it out. When I caught a decent size Jack, about 20 inches, I bleed it out and then put it in an ice slurry. I filleted it…

  • The Joy of Fishing: Even Without the Big Catch

    The Joy of Fishing: Even Without the Big Catch

    Tania and I woke up a bit late on Saturday, 5:45am, to go fishing. I usually wake up at 5:30am and we try to leave the house by 6:00am; however, Tania was exhausted from her long week at work so I let her sleep in a few extra minutes. I felt a little rushed as…