Salty Girl of the Week: Jazmine Evans

Salty Girl of the Week: Jazmine Evans

Jazmine Evans from Melfa, Virginia is our Salty Girl of the Week! Jazmine who is only 10 years old is a seasoned fisherwoman! Her favorite boat to fish on is her parent’s 33' Bertram, “White Bite” out of Wachapreague, Virginia. Jazmine’s dad, Wayne runs the boat and her mom, Kate, is the mate. Jazmine’s favorite memory of fishing is when she caught her very first white marlin when she was only 7  years old.

Jazmine also likes to fish with Bobby McGuinness in Golfito, Costa Rica. You can always find Jazmine fishing offshore in the canyons but she also enjoys flounder fishing with her dad on their small boat. Jazmine fishes with her own custom rods with a TLD 25.  Her most unusual catch was a Pacific Jack Crevalle that she caught on April 3, 2010, in Golfito with Bobby McGuinness and his daughter, Jimena, and her family. They were world record fishing and Jazmine got an IGFA world record Pacific Jack Crevalle. (Note: This is Jazmine’s second world record).

Jazmine has a lot of trophies for an array of different fish that she has caught from the Eastern Shore Anglers Club. Her favorite tournament to fish in is the Eastern Shore Marlin Club's Annual Billfish Release tournament every July. She also has wooden citations from the state of Virginia for her fishing achievements. Jazmine has a world record from the IGFA for a 39.12 lb bluefin tuna that she caught on July 10, 2009 and for a 17.0lb Pacific Jack Crevalle that she caught on April 3, 2010. She is waiting to hear back from the IGFA for the 53.4lb bluefin tuna that she caught on July 11, 2010.

Jazmine loves eating lettuce while she is fishing (this is Saltwater Style’s very FIRST lettuce eater for the Salty Girl of the Week! Way to Go Jazmine!) She loves to catch flounder and dolphin and her favorite release fish is White Marlin. Jazmine's tip to share is to have some patience while fishing. She really likes it that everything can change in just one little second!!

Jazmine’s Mom’s Ceviche
Please note that all ingredients are added to balance the amount of fish you are using.

Diced green pepper
Diced red pepper
Diced jalapeno
Bunch of cilantro, chopped
Cubed dolphin
Minced garlic
Salt & Pepper
Lime juice (enough to cover all of the above ingredients. cover and put it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, stirring occasionally. concentrate works fine)
When ready to eat, add some Fresca and stir. (the amount of Fresca that you add, varies on how much you are making. Please adjust the amount of salt and pepper & minced garlic to taste

Read an article on Jazmine here:  Jazmine!

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Salty Girl of the Week: Ashley Dawson

Salty Girl of the Week:  Ashley Dawson

Ashley is a mom of two beautiful girls and lives in Charleston, South Carolina.  Ashley loves to fish on her 17ft Sea Pro 321 and fishing with Captain Chris Chavis aboard the Finstalker out of Charleston.  You can always find Ashley fishing the Low Country Waters, off the Charleston South Carolina Coast with her Penn Reel.  Her most unusual catch is a Grass Carpe in the Four Hole Swamp in Ridgeville, SC using a 6# test line.  Ashley’s must haves while on a boat are her Costas, Koozie, Blue and White Fishing Lures and her digital camera.  She loves ice cold Bud Light and fresh fruit also!  Her favorite fish to catch and eat are flounder and catfish while her favorite release fish is Red Fish.  Ashley always baits heavy and is patient for the fish to come to her. 

Ashley Mahi Mahi Quesadilla

Cook and shred Mahi; sauté sliced red and green bell peppers along with sliced onions; Combine and add grated Monterey jack cheese to tortilla and juice from a lime. Fold over and heat through.  Serve with black bean and corn salsa and sliced pineapples!  Delish!!!! 

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Salty Girl of the Week: Wendi Ross

 Salty Girl of the Week: Wendi Ross

You can always find Wendi fishing Fort Peck Lake in North Eastern Montana on her Lund 2075 with a 300 Verado.  Wendi’s favorite fishing memory was the last time she fished with her father in Arizona, at a lake near Scottsdale. They only caught 2 Bluegill but the time spent with her father was priceless.

Her most unusual catch to date is a mussel. They didn’t put up much of a fight for Wendi.  While fishing Wendi never leaves behind her sunscreen and bug spray.  On Fort Peck Lake, the bugs can carry you away!  Her favorite snack on the boat is Pop Tarts!  Her favorite fish to catch and eat is a Walleye while her favorite release fish is carp.  Wendi went to the Boat and Recreation show in Omaha, Nebraska and found a new seasoning made by the Camouflage Chef called Soggy Bottom.  She brushes your fish with olive oil and sprinkle generously with Soggy Bottom on both sides. Then she heats the skillet on medium and then coats with tablespoon olive oil.  The next step is to place fish in skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side. 

Wendi has won many tournaments including: In 2007, she won 4^th place along with Hayley Herbold at the Women’s Walleye Tournament at Hell Creek (Fort Peck Lake).  In 2009, she won 2^nd place along with JC Taylor at the Fishin for the Cure Tournament at Rock Creek (Fort Peck Lake).  Lastly in 2009, Wendi and Annette Thomas were the only womens team at the Governors’ Cup (at the Dam on Fort Peck Lake).  They ended up winning 8th on the

first day and 2nd place for big Walleye. On the second day they won big Northern and ended up 20th for the tournament.

Salty Girl of the Week: Jan Abbott

Salty Girl of the Week:  Jan Abbott

This week’s Salty Girl is Jan Abbott from New Mexico.  Jan grew up fishing for trout in South Dakota with her dad.  Jan’s favorite memory now is when she got the opportunity to take her dad and mom out last year in San Diego harbor and show him how to fish there.  He had never fished in saltwater before and it was extremely rewarding to Jan to be able to teach her dad something new about fishing.  That day, her mom caught more fish then anyone!  Fishing must be in the genes!

Jan’s most unusual catch would have to be her husband, Floyd!  They fished on the same 5 day summer tuna charter for years and years.  As the years went by, they became friends and one thing led to another and now they have been happily married for 5 years.  Matter of fact, to honor this year’s anniversary, they took a short 2 day trip on the Royal Star to celebrate.

In San Diego harbor Jan and her husband spend some of their most relaxing times on their own 17 foot Sea Pro, the “mSea²“, catching and releasing whatever will bite including bass, halibut and sea bass.  They’ve also been active the last 3 years taking the boat out in the harbor and hoop netting for lobster!  It’s exciting because they never know what will pull up in their net (including sharks, sting rays, crabs, sculpin, halibut, and huge snails).  They’ve also had several tug-of-wars with the local sea lions over who gets to keep the trap and its bootie - Jan hasn‘t lost one of those battles yet!

Jan and her husband has fished for halibut and salmon out of Seward, Alaska, fished for tuna from San Diego to Panama, and fished for blue marlin out of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Kona, Hawaii.  Jan’s most scenic fishing would have to be either Hawaii or Alaska, but the tiebreaker would go to Hawaii because she doesn‘t like being cold.  If she were forced to choose her favorite place, it would be off Mexico’s Baja coast.  The ocean there is teaming with life, and she never gets tired of watching dolphins by the hundreds bow surf and play, or watching the whales breach.  When the giant Yellowfin Tuna decide to bite on top of that, the scene is utter perfection.  Imagine landing tuna after tuna over 100 pounds til you can’t lift your arms anymore, that is complete contentment for Jan!  Guadalupe Island, off Baja and its Great White sharks makes it one of the top spots for Jan too.  She loves trying to race the tuna to the boat before Whitey can get a mouthful!

Jan’s favorite thing to have on any boat is their son AJ.  He lives, works and will be a sophomore in college in South Dakota, so getting him out on a boat for an extended amount of time is a challenge.  He has gone on their 5 day albacore summer trip for 7 years now, and is eagerly awaiting his first long range trip of 12 days which begins the day after Christmas.  They love sharing their passion for the ocean and fishing with each other!  He plans to be a marine biologist.

Jan loves to fish on the Royal Star out of Sand Diego. She is a 92 foot sportfisher that can hold 24 fishermen, and Jan and her husband spend at least 30 days a year at sea fishing on her.  All 3 captains on the Royal Star are fantastic, but Captain Randy Toussaint is a fish-finding fiend in a class by himself when it comes to finding and boating tuna.  They have fished with him for close to 20 years.  Captain Brian Simms is the most hands-on captain on the deck.  He always seems to know what each angler might need in any given situation and he always keeps everyone laughing. 

 Jan’s favorite charter boat in Kona, Hawaii is the Humdinger captained by Jeff Faye and crewed by Captain Butch Chee.  Even if they get skunked in their quest for tag-and-release blue marlin, who can have a bad day cruising right off the coast of Hawaii?  It’s beautiful.

Jan fishes almost exclusively with Avet Reels (all saltwater styling in purple).  She uses the tiny models in the harbor for bass to her “horses”, a pair of Avet Pro EX 50/2s that are loaded with 100 and 130 pound mono with spectra backing (and beefed up by Cal Sheets of SoCal).  Those 2 reels have caught most of her tuna over 200 pounds and have never missed a step.  Jan’s favorite reel, however, is the Avet HXW 50/2.  It is a comparatively small reel, but can handle incredible drag.  These little reels are like having a winch against whatever is on the other end and she loves them.  Jan loves all of her rods (mostly Calstars) because her husband designed and wrapped her first ones himself - in purple, orange and turquoise.  They are so beautiful and special, each and every one to Jan.

Jan’s favorite jackpot win has to be the one when Jan and her husband both caught 251 pound Yellowfins to tie for first place.  Floyd boated his in about 45 minutes, and it took Jan about an hour to get the fish to gaff.  Jan also had a streak several years back where she won 3 jackpots in a row on the Royal Star (who says women can‘t fish?).  One of those was her biggest Yellowfins to date, 270 pounds.  Jan is still looking for that 300 pound Yellowfin still out there with her name on it!

Jan’s favorite snack on the boat is croutons!  They are the best cure for seasickness and make a great snack.  She also never gets on a boat without ginger tablets, just in case she gets queasy.

Her favorite fish to catch and eat is Bluefin Tuna - raw!  Being a native South Dakota girl, and then moving to SE New Mexico, she thought anyone who ate sashimi was a little off.  But, once she got up the guts to try freshly caught Bluefin sashimi on the boat, she was hooked!  Now she cannot get enough.  Wahoo would rank 2^nd to Jan and they are an awesome fish to catch too.  Jan loves when the bait goes from zero to 50mph on a Wahoo strike and the pandemonium that ensues, especially when several anglers get hooked up at the same time and rooster tails erupt from the lines cutting through the water!  Of course, Albacore Tuna, Dorado and Halibut aren’t half bad either, which all three Jan loves!

Jan’s favorite release fish is marlin.  She loves the adrenalin rush when a fin is spotted cruising through the spread of jigs, and then the heart stopping moment when they hit the bait and run, stripping off line as they go!  Jan loves seeing a huge marlin jumping and tailing out of the water, showing all its power and grace, knowing full well that you are attached to the other end of the line and supposedly in control of the situation.  Her biggest tagged and released blue marlin was a 600 pounder hooked ¼ mile offshore from the Big Island of Hawaii on the Humdinger.  By the time Jan got the Marlin to the boat they had been dragged 5 miles offshore!

Jan’s Tips for Anglers:
    A. Never be afraid to ask questions and learn!
    B.  Look around and observe what the successful anglers of the moment are doing or not doing.
    C.  If nothing is biting, change is your friend.  Change your bait/jig, your depth, your line weight, even your shirt or hat!
    D.  Landing big fish isn’t as much about the raw strength of the angler as much as it is about understanding the physics behind what you are doing, and being in it for the long haul.  Slow and steady wins the battle.
    E.  Find the most joy from being on the water, not from catching fish.


If you would like to be featured as a Saltwater Style's Salty Girl, please email me at india@saltwaterstyle.com!

Salty Girl of the Week: Sara Hensley

Salty Girl of the Week:  Sara Hensley

Sara is an avid fishing gal and proud mom from Santee, California.  Sara’s favorite boat to fish on is her Dad’s 2003 Sea Pro.  Her favorite Captain of course is her Dad who introduced her to fishing while she was a child. 

Sara’s favorite place to fish is the Coronado Islands of Mexico.  She lives near San Diego and it's always a nice boat ride out to the Islands.   There she can always find Flying Fish, Porpoises and the occasional Whale! The Islands themselves are easy on the eyes especially after a good year of rain and the tops of all the trees are very green.  

Sara prefers the distance between the reel and the end of the rod to be short.  She has found this to be helpful in keeping the rod closer to her body which puts less stress on her arms when reeling in "The Big Ones".  Sara’s tip for the rest of us is that you don't have to have the most knowledge or the best gear to land a good time keeper, all you need is the desire.

 This season she caught her first Yellowtail.  They have got a lot of fight in them which keep her engaged and excited.  She loves the sound of the line zipping when they start running and that makes any Angler's heart race!  Her favorite fish to eat is a seared Bluefin Tuna!  When Sara goes camping she likes to freshwater fish for Bullhead Catfish.  Bullheads are a neat looking fish but Sara is not to wild about the taste so it’s her favorite release fish.

Sara’s favorite thing to have on the boat is music!  She is a Classic Rock and Blues Gal so it's not unlikely to catch her rocking out to Stevie Nicks, Heart, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Grateful Dead and Taj Mahal in between bites.  She read that a previous SWS Salty Girl of the Week had the same preference when it came to snacks!  Now she wonders how many more ladies out there are fans of Cheez It's!   For Sara - it's all about the Cheddar Jack flavor and she is also hooked on Sun Flower Seeds while fishing.

Sara’s favorite memory of fishing was at Lake Morena in San Diego, CA.  She was fishing with her son Sage, 5 years old at the time when he caught his first fish, a tiny little Bluegill.  The excitement in his face and smile will always be a very priceless precious memory for Sara. 

Sara’s Fish Recipe:

This recipe is for the people that do not like fish and they will ask for seconds.
Ingredients:
-Fish Fillets
-Butter
-Fresh Garlic
-Seasoning
-Lime Juice
-Spicy Brown Mustard
-Grated Parmesan Cheese
-Mayo
-Tabasco Sauce
Directions:
Broil the Fish (whatever fish you prefer) on low with Butter, Garlic, Seasoning and Lime Juice until the bottom half is white.  Mix the Garlic, Seasoning, Spicy Brown Mustard, Tabasco, Mayo and Grated Parmesan Cheese in a bowl.  When the bottom half of the fish is white, coat the top with the mixture.  Put fish back in the broiler and cook until the top is golden brown.  Remove and enjoy!



Thanks Sara for being our Saltwater Style's Salty Girl of the Week!

Salty Girl of the Week: Heather Cirincione

Salty Girl of the Week: Heather Cirincione

Tampa, Florida’s own Heather Cirincione has so many wonderful memories of fishing. She grew up on the water and was fishing since she was a little baby. She loves being around great friends and her family on the water.
Heather’s favorite boat is her dad’s Grady White. He is her favorite captain! You can always find Heather fishing Boca Grande and Honeymoon Island. Her most unusual catch to date was a turtle and pelican. She loves to catch and release Tarpon because they are a fun fish to catch. She loves to catch and eat yellow tail snapper also. Heather’s favorite thing to bring on the boat is good music along with sunscreen! Her favorite snack aboard is Pretzels (mine too!) and Publix subs. Heather’s favorite way to prepare fish is to use Panko bread crumbs with a light pan fry.
Heather’s tip for all anglers is Patience! It’s a virtue!!

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Salty Girl of the Month - Shauna Tabor

 Salty Girl of the Month - Shauna Tabor

Shauna is a mother of three and wife to her favorite captain, her husband, Captain Pat Tabor.  Since he is a Captain and usually has bookings, she finds a friend or two and fishes for fun.  Shauna is a Texas girl and her favorite place to fish is the Tide Gage inside of the infamous Baffin Bay.  It has a wonderful bottom to wade and is beautiful and fruitful of fish.  Her favorite rod is her blinged out Redtail Rod with her second generation Curado.  Shauna’s favorite snack to have on the boat is Caramel Chex Mix and Arizona Southern Style Tea.

Shauna loves eating and catching trout, especially wade fishing.  She "pets" her trout when she has them on her stringer.  She uses a Honey Hole Stringer manufactured by KaBree Tackle that keeps fish alive longer when wade fishing.  So as they are swimming around her she can reach down and pet them while she waiting for the next bite.

Shauna’s best catch was with her two girlfriends when they were out to pre-fish for a tournament. They had about 45 minutes left to be on the water before they had to get ready for the Captain's meeting.  Shauna decided to fish a shoreline that she has always wanted to but could never get anyone to stop do to so.  The girls and Shauna anchored up and started fishing.  Shauna hooked into a fish that didn't thrash her head around so Shauna thought she just had a nice red on.  The fish got to the boat and her teammate went to net (and missed) and that's when Shauna saw the silver.  She started shaking with excitement.  She netted the second time and got the fish in the boat.  It was a 29 3/4 inch trout.  You would have thought Shauna won the lottery from her hooping and hollering; she called her husband and told him that she got her 30 (that's what she thought it was at the time).  He couldn't understand her to well, so he got scared thinking something was wrong.  And when he did understand what Shauna was telling him, she heard that motor crank up in the background to head back to where she was.  During that time one of her other teammates hooked into a 29 inch red and then a 26 inch red.  Capt. Pat headed back to where they were and anchored beside them and his client's started catching. At the end of the trip Capt. Pat’s clients told him that they wanted to fish with Shauna the next time!  So the conclusion of the story is this: Shauna’s 29 3/4 inch trout is mounted and on her wall, next to her husband's...well he doesn't have a fish on the wall yet.

When she fishes tournaments, she has come to learn that her husband is the best partner.  He knows how she fishes and he is on top of his game.  Capt. Pat and Shauna think alike and they know what needs to be done.  Shauna loves fishing tournaments with her mom.  She will fish just as hard and she is known as their "fish whisper" on the boat.  She can feel where the fish are biting.  She is honored to have her mother fish with her and Shauna thinks her mother is one of the greatest fishing women in the world. 

Shauna’s favorite thing to have on the boat is her girlfriends, which includes her mom and sister.  That is the main reason why she likes fishing women's tournaments.  They allow a captain (which is her husband) so she gets to have fun with her husband, her mom and sister (who are always her teammates and awesome fishing women).  No matter what, you can always hear laughter from their boat.  The fish hard...but they have a blast doing it.  Now that they have put the fever into Shauna’s little sister, they make one heck of a fishing team.  Soon before they know it they will have a bigger fishing team with Shauna’s girls!  Her five year old daughter is a wonderful fishing princess and will grow up to be an avid fishing woman like her mommy and grandmother.  She will bait, cast, set the hook, reel and take her fish off the hook all by herself.  She was two years old when she caught her first keeper all by herself.  Shauna’s 3 year old son just wants to be on the water.  That might be because Shauna fished pregnant with him up until my 9th month (wade fished until I was 8 months).  Shauna’s 11 year old daughter wants to go just to spend the day with her and loves to compete against her. 

Shauna shares with us some great fishing tips from relatives:  When Shauna’s grandfather would go fishing at the coast he would spit on his bait.  Capt. Pat laughs at her, but when Shauna caught her limit of trout, and he wasn't catching at the time, he too started spitting on his bait.  Capt. Pat’s grandmother "Mimi" would hit her shoe on the side of the boat three times if the fish weren't biting.  She says she is calling them up.

Shauna has many awards from fishing tournaments on the Texas Coast.  Her most prestigious award was 1st Place in the Babes on the Bay Tournament.  Shauna is the Director of Saltwater Sweeties, which is a ladies fishing tournament.  The tournament will be held September 10 and 11, 2010. Details can be found at www.cbga.org/saltwatersweeties.

Captain of the Week: Capt. Gasper Marino

Captain of the Week:  Capt. Gasper Marino

Capt. Gasper Marino has spent most of his life sport fishing up and down the East Coast, the Caribbean and Central America. He has competed in some of the most competitive tournaments on the East Coast, and placed in many of them. Captain Gasper enjoys sharing his love of sport fishing and boating with all charter guests. You can find Capt Gasper aboard the Wadmacallit docked in Charleston, SC.  If you would like to book Capt. Gasper on your next trip, please give him a call at 843.514.4117 or visit their website:  www.wadmacallit.com.

You can find Capt. Gasper along with other great Captains on our site:  www.saltwaterstyle.com!

TIGHT LINES!

Captain of the Week: Capt. John Houpt

Captain of the Week:  Capt. John Houpt

Captain John Houpt is a U.S Coast Guard licensed, IGFA Certified, professional fishing guide.  He is a guide in the Islamorada area of the Florida Keys and is experienced and knowledgeable in fishing the waters of Florida Keys with all kinds of tackle.  Capt. John can provide you with a fishing trip that will meet your needs and dreams.  Fishing, for Capt John is not just the opportunity to catch the fish of a lifetime, it is also about the peace and quite, the solitude, the lovely sunrises and sunsets and the thrill of the chase.  
To book your next trip with Capt John contact him at 305-393-6844 or email him at captjohn@badfishcharters.com.  You can find more info on Capt John Houpt and other great captains at www.SaltwaterStyle.com

Captain of the Week: Jesse Henry

Captain of the Week:  Capt. Jesse Henry

Captain Henry has been a licensed captain for 11 years, with 18 years of experience fishing the waters of Southern California, Baja Peninsula, mainland Mexico, Central America, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. He has an incredible zeal for offshore pelagic species such as marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi and yellowtail, to name a few. Captain Henry is also an accomplished hunter, focusing on North American big game with rifle or archery to upland game such as chukar quail and turkey. “Staying in the hunt is what keeps you alive and always working for that next outstanding experience,” he says.You can find Capt. Jesse onboard the Dog House fishing out of Southern California.  Book your next charter with Capt. Jesse and Dog House Charters by giving him a call at 714-408-8452 or email him at jesse@fishdoghouse.com.  You can find Capt Jesse and other great Captains on our Captain Page at www.saltwaterstyle.com.

Salty Girl of the Month - Lisa Jones Silvers

Salty Girl of the Month - Lisa Jones Silvers

Lisa grew up in Georgia fishing on an open faced reel on rivers, ponds and creeks.  Her favorite place to fish is in Tennessee is on what they call 58.  Lisa’s most unusual catch is a very huge River turtle.  Her favorite thing to have on the boat is sun tan lotion and sunflower seeds!  And yes, my friends, she loves to spit them!  lol

Lisa loves to catch and release largemouth bass and her favorite fish to eat is Talapia.

Lisa loves to Carolina Rig fish using a watermelon ZOOM brush hog and she has caught most of her fish by c-rigging.  Lisa’s most memorable moment fishing is when she caught so many bass last year!

Lisa and a friend won a tournament in Tennessee on 58  in 2009.   They won money plus Lisa won the biggest fish caught.  She was also the only female in the tournament and she was proud!

Salty Girl of the Month - Jackie Wilcox

 Pictured:  Jackie Wilcox and Capt. Pete Rae

Salty Girl of the Month – Jackie Wilcox

Jackie grew up in the Keys with a fishing rod in her hand.  She can remember dolphin fishing with her dad when she was little and finding themselves thick in a pack of Schoolies.  It was so thick the fish were bouncing off the boat.   She can remember watching her dad grab them bare handed and throwing them in the boat faster than she could reel one in.   She has learned a few things from her favorite Captain and her boyfriend, Captain Pete Rae.   Jackie’s favorite vessel is the Sea Spud docked in Morehead City, NC.  Her favorite place to fish is Isla Mujeres Mexico or in the Florida Keys where she grew up.  Jackie prefers ultralite spinning tackle because it’s more fun to catch big fish on.

Her most unusual catch was deep dropping in Mexico and coming up with a 60 pound mystic grouper, a 30 pound strawberry grouper and a 20 pound queen snapper.  She loved to watch them keep popping up.  She made sure that they had wasabi on board for this massive catch.

Jackie is a firm believer in kissing your fish upon release.  It has always given her luck and has brought them back bigger the following year.   She got some great advice from Captain Anthony Mendillo from Isla Mujeres Mexico, who explained to her why God gave women hip bones. It’s the perfect place to plant the butt of my rod on.   It also works wonders for all the tales told at the docks - those bruises support great fishing stories!

Her favorite thing to have on a boat (anyone who knows Jackie knows this) is Bain de Soleil Orange Gel #4.  It gives her that tropical dark tan.  (I have to concur – I love that stuff too!  Jackie tells me that they now make a spray version… a must have for this summer season and it’s less oily!)   Jackie’s two must haves while fishing is Miller Lite and Cheese-its!  She claims that she can’t have one without the other.  It’s a perfect small lunch and a great sea sick cure as well as a hangover remedy.  Her favorite fish to catch and eat would be the Queen Snapper (pictured above).  As soon as it’s cleaned right out of the box, Jackie has wasabi and soy sauce on a paper plate.  You can always catch her eating it on the dock and still in her fishing clothes.  Snapper is awesome when it’s fresh – and you can’t get any fresher than that!

Jackie’s favorite fish recipe is Captain Pete's Fried Snapper with Key Lime Butter Sauce.  The snapper is fried in panko and covered with shredded parmesan cheese.  Add some chopped green onion and tomato to the top and it’s smothered in sauce. (the sauce is a stick of melted butter, and a lot of lime juice).

She has lots of fishing memories but her top two would be Tarpon fishing in the Keys at night under the bridges and snaggin’ a big one.   She out fished all the guys that night, she collected her own scale AND never spilt her beer with the boys.  Her other fond memory was catching 29 sails in one day off Isla Mujeres in Mexico. 

If you would like to book a charter with Capt. Pete Rae (Jackie’s boyfriend and favorite captain), please visit our website (under Captains) for his information.

Captain of the Week: Capt. Ron Moore

Captain of the Week:  Capt. Ron Moore

Known around Islamorada, Florida as Captain Ron (not the movie), he has fished the waters of  Florida Keys,  South Florida, and the Caribbean Islands from the age of 5.  Captain Ron has 4 children  and 7 grandchildren and loves to fish with the kids. Captain Ron is a member of  the  International Game Fish Association, National Association of Charter boat Operators, Bill fish Association, Islamorada Charter boat Operators,  and the Islamorada Fishing Club. He is also a U.S. Merchant Marine Officer licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard. 

Capt. Ron's boat, Miller Time offers full, 3/4 or 1/2 day Islamorada offshore and reef fishing trips in the blue waters of the  
Florida Keys in Islamorada, the sport fishing Capital of the World.  For your comfort, our custom-built 44 ft. Marlago fishing boat is fully air conditioned, and offers a stable and smooth ride in spacious accommodations.  She is one of the fastest, newest and cleanest charter boats in Islamorada.  She offers a large air conditioned cockpit view with seating for six as well as for your fishing pleasure.  The air conditioned salon is equipped with  2 large sofas and every comfort of home.  Miller Time offers the best of Florida Keys fishing charters that take up to six people and supply all fishing licenses, ice and fishing gear.  
Just hop aboard with your food and beverage, and don't forget the camera.  We also offer fish mounting.  Other trips include Evening shark and tarpon fishing, and our famous 12-hour dolphin and sword fishing.  

Contact Capt Ron for your next charter at 305-304-9473 or visit their site at http://www.millertimesportfishing.com.

For more info on Capt Ron and other great captains, please visit our site: www.saltwaterstyle.com.

Captain of the Week: Capt. Tony DiSarro

Captain of the Week:  Capt. Tony DiSarro

Captain Tony Di Sarro is a full time sport fishing charter guide, who is fluent in both Spanish and Italian. He has fished Florida's West Coast for the past 3 years. He has lived and worked in Naples since 1973. He is married and has 4 sons and 6 grandchildren. Now retired from the construction industry, he has found his passion and is ready to share it with you! Based in Marco Island, Tandem Charters provides fun & productive on-the-water experiences year round for adults and children over 12 years old. When you select Capt. Tony, you can count on an enjoyable adventure with safety as the very highest priority.
Depending on the season, we will target off shore species including Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, Lane & Mangrove Snapper, Cobia & King Fish.
Near shore species include Speckled Trout, Pompano, Blue Fish, and the ever present Shark.
Catch and release is encouraged or they will gladly prepare your fillets for a gourmet dinner. Come and share with them the beautiful, healthy eco-system that is Marco Island and the near by Ten Thousand Islands. Unlimited adventures can be arranged for Dolphin watching, nature photography, swimming, snorkeling or just relaxing on your own private and pristine white sandy beach.
Contact Capt Tony at 239-250-5091 or email him directly at captaintony@tandemcharters.com or visit his website at www.tandemcharters.com.  You can find Capt. Tony and other great captains on our site at http://www.saltwaterstyle.com.

Captain of the Week: Capt. J.W. Berry

Captain of the Week:  Capt. J.W. Berry

Capt. J.W. Berry runs offshore and inshore fishing charters out of Grand Isle, La. Come and experience some of the best fishing in the world. Tuna, wahoo, AJs, snapper, grouper, cobia, king mac and many more. Also, great inshore fishing for speck trout and redfish. You can call Capt. JW at 504-450-9796 or email him at jwberryfishing@aol.com. 

Captain of the Week: Jake Hiles

Captain of the Week:  Jake Hiles

Virginia Beach, VA

Captain Jake Hiles has been fishing Virginia's waters since he was a small child. He has earned a Master Angler status and has earned expert angler awards several times from the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament for his accomplishments on the water in Virginia. He also has received numerous citations from the state of North Carolina for trophy fish caught.

Capt. Jake has fished all over the western hemisphere. He has fished all over the east coast of the United States from Florida to New York. He has fished in the Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas, throughout the Caribbean, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and Alaska, catching trophy fish all along the way. He has honed his skills as a mate and commercial fisherman in the mid-atlantic region and is skilled in catching anything the ocean has to offer from one pound spot and croaker to several hundred pound marlins and tunas. You will find Capt. Jake is very good at catching fish, and you will enjoy spending the day with him on the Matador.

Captain Jake is an expert Virginia fishing captain and is knowledgeable in all phases and styles of fishing in the Virginia Beach fishing region. From bottom fishing a bit closer to the beach for species like striper to offshore game fishing for billfish Captain Jake knows what techniques to use and when to use them to ensure his charter customers have the best chance and advantage possible to catch fish.
When you fish with Captain Jake you will find out immediately how friendly he is. Not only is he friendly but he displays an abundance of patience, a must have quality for a professional fishing Captain. He has patience to find the fish, patience to wait on the bite, and above all plenty of patience with his customers.
Maybe you aren't an an experienced angler and don't know what to expect on a charter fishing trip. Well rest easy as Captain Jake will make you feel absolutely comfortable and doesn't mind one bit sharing his expertise he has accumulated over his many years of fishing in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

For more information on Capt. Jake and other great captains, please visit our website: http://www.saltwaterstyle.com.

To contact Capt. Jake direct please visit his website: http://www.matadorcharters.com or call him at 757-749-6008 or matadorsportfishing@yahoo.com.

Salty Girl of the Month - Lindsay Rozier

Salty Girl of the Month is Lindsay Rozier

Lindsay is from the fishing town, Pensacola, Florida.  You can always find her fishing these days with her boyfriend Stephen.   Her whole family has grown up around fishing.  Her father is a captain and shares the same love for the sport.    When she comes home her dad sets aside one day just for fishing with her.  

While living in Charlotte, NC Lindsay participates in fishing tournaments.   She fished hard and won BIG in these tournaments. The excitement of winning tournaments gave Lindsay her new passion, fishing.   Lindsay finds herself reading fishing magazines and counting down the days till the next tournament.  She can remember her very first tournament.  She caught a first place Lady Fish.   It was a little over 3 pounds but the biggest fish in that division.  She was so excited and her dad being the coordinator of the tournament had to contain his excitement that his daughter had just won first place!   It was a great day for the entire family.

Lindsay’s favorite reel is a Shimano Stella on a Calcutta rod.  Her favorite fish to catch is the fighting Red Fish.  Lindsay’s most unusual catch was a Lizard Fish that she caught over Thanksgiving.  One of her must haves on the boat is her navy and lime green monogrammed hat.  It’s her lucky charm as she has won every tournament with it!  Her favorite thing to nibble on while fishing is oranges and Chex Mix – sweet and salty!

Lindsay’s tip is to wear the fish down!   She has lost many fish by trying to pull them into the boat before they are ready.   She always slowly pulls her rod tip up, bring the fish to her.   She drops the rod, reeling the line as fast as she can while dropping the rod tip downward and maintaining tension on the line.  This will keep the fish on the hook.   It sounds like a lot of work but it comes from her dad, the expert!!

The best overall fishing memory for Lindsay is when she was a little girl.   Her dad would take her to the shore and show her how to make knots on hooks and dig for sand fleas. It was so simple but so much fun and a great memory for Lindsay and her dad.

Captain of the Week: Capt. Jimmy David

Captain of the Week:  Capt. Jimmy David

Captain Jimmy has been fishing the offshore waters of South Florida for nearly thirty years. At the age of six he landed his first sailfish (a sixty two pound fish after a two and a half hour battle on ten pound line) and boated his first blue marlin at the age of twelve. Both fish were landed while fishing with his father on their family boat.

Captain's Family and Crew

Family is very important to Jimmy nearly thirty years later and his wife Debbi, son James, and daughter Laurel are an essential part of the L&H operation. While growing up it was Jimmy's father and grandfather that taught him on the family boat Frick and Frack and for the next twenty years Jimmy, his brother Freddie, their father, and grandfather teamed up to achieve countless top three finishes and numerous First Place victories in South Florida fishing tournaments. During this time Jimmy fished for giant bluefin tuna in the northeast and landed over 100 giants between three hundred and nine hundred sixty pounds.

Immediately after marrying Debbi, Jimmy began to work full time for John L. Dudas and it was John who would teach Jimmy all about fishing on the L&H. The Dudas family was an inspiration and would always excel in charter and tournament fishing. The majority of the techniques used today on the L&H were pioneered by John B. Dudas and his two sons John Louie and Brett.

Tournaments

Captain Jimmy continues to fish hard every day and still enjoys tremendous success both in tournaments and on daily charters. In 2009 Jimmy teamed up with wife Debbi, friend Fenton Langston, and Captain Paul Ross and Ross's mate Jim Hendrix to win First Place in the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament, First Place in the Presidential Sailfish Tournament and First Place in the IFC one day Sailfish Tournament thus sweeping the prestigious Gold Cup. He then teamed up with Captain Ricky Lindner and owner Luis Isaias aboard the Jichi to win First Place in the Miami Billfish Tournament and also win the coveted South Florida Libertad Challenge. In the fall Captain Jimmy was again on the Jichi when the boat won the Islamarada Swordfish Tournament. It was an amazing run of First Place finishes, but the one Jimmy is most proud of was the First Place finish in the 2009 Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo on the family boat Frick and Frack while fishing with his family! A dominating victory after twenty years of trying.

No matter if you are a beginner or expert, young or old, a tournament series or half day charter, Captain Jimmy David will apply his knowledge, skill and effort to make sure your trip is a success.

For more info on Capt. Jimmy and other great captains, please visit our website: www.saltwaterstyle.com or visit Capt. Jimmy's site: www.landhsportfishing.com.

Captain of the Week: Capt. Scott Sinclair

 

Captain of the Week:  Capt. Scott Sinclair

Captain Scott is a USCG Lic. Master with endorsements. He will make sure you enjoy the sights, sounds and beauty of Va Beach and the Chesapeake Bay. With his many years of regional Va. Beach fishing guide experience he will make sure you catch fish, or at least give you the best odds possible to catch fish ensuring you experience your Va Beach fishing trip to the absolute fullest. Captain Scott’s passion is to catch fish, but as a Captain he gets a bigger thrill when his customers catch fish, and he will work hard to see that you experience the full thrill and excitement a Va. Beach saltwater fishing charter trip has to offer.
Captain Scott has fishing knowledge most of us will never learn or use and you can rely on Captain Scott to put that knowledge and experience to work for you which will result in fish being put in the boat. Capt. Scott is Co-Founder of "On Course". He is a Multi - Lingual and a United States Navy Veteran.

For more info on Capt. Scott, please visit our site www.saltwaterstyle.com or visit On Course Custom Charters at their site.  You can reach Capt. Scott daily at 757-739-FISH.

Salty Girl of the Month - Marcine Thomas

 

Salty Girl for February 2010 - Marcine Thomas 

The photo above features Marcine fishing aboard the Tuna Breath with Capt. Gary Huffman.  A lifelong fisherwoman, Marcine is experienced with fishing in the Chesapeake Bay for Rockfish and Bluefish and off the East Coast for Marlin, Dolphin and Tuna but this blowfish was one of ten species she caught while fishing in and around the Tampa Bay area this past October.

Marcine is a special education teacher from Annapolis, Maryland.  She has been widowed for almost 4 years now but she is currently dating a very nice guy.  She has two children, Chelsea who is 26 and Kevin who is 23.   She grew up in a fishing family.  Her dad fished in the pot holes of Washington State before she moved to Maryland when she was a teenager.  She fished in the bay with her four brothers.  Her brother, Dale Dirks has been the MSSA Fisherman of the year 3 times.  She was married for 27 years to Bobby Thomas who was passionate about fishing. He introduced her to offshore fishing.  She loves to be out on the ocean and to feel the sun and the salt as you watch for the fish to bite.  

To meet Marcine you would not think of her as a rough tough fisherman.  In fact the Capt. on the Tuna Breath was concerned when she boarded his boat the morning of their fishing day.  He saw her painted fingernails, jewelry and designer bag and was sure she was going to be a whining pain. She surprised him before the day was out by her excitement and skill at bringing in the 10 different species of fish.  She had a blast!  Marcine’s best picture of the day was this photograph above of her blowing at the blowfish.  

Marcine loves a midsized sport fishing boat because they are big enough to have a head but small enough to maneuver and access some of the smaller coves.  Her favorite rod and reel is one that has been baited and ready to catch fish.  She loves the thrill of a billfish but she much happier when she can take home tuna, dolphin, grouper and/or redfish for dinner.  Her most unusual catch was when she caught a two foot shark the same day as the blow fish.  Her favorite thing to have on the boat is lip balm with sunscreen.  She likes to have salty snacks with lots of carbs on board.  She has found them to be the best cure for rough seas. 

Marcine has a great tip to share:  As a single woman she has found that men may not think to invite you on a fishing trip so it is important to let people know you like to fish and would be willing to go even if no other crew are women.  It is also good to let others know you like to cook and offer to cook the catch of the day.  Her favorite recipe is fresh tuna that has been dipped in butter then a mixture of brown sugar, Old Bay Seasoning and Canadian Spice then seared just for a minute.

Marcine’s best memory fishing took place in Harness Creek on the South River in Annapolis. A school of Bluefish showed up one morning and made the water boil around them.  They scrambled to get out fishing rods and cast into them catching a dozen in about 5 minutes before the fish figured out how to exit the creek. 

If you are ever in Ocean City for the White Marlin Open, you may run into Marcine.  She has a front row seat every year and she has gotten to know some of the players and boats.  Marcine loves to see the fish come in to Harbour Island.

Captain of the Week: Captain Pete Rae

 

Captain of the Week:  Capt. Pete Rae

Captain Pete Rae is from Morehead City, North carolina. He has been fishing all his life, but became employed as a mate on a head boat at the young age of 16. During the winter months he would commercial fish for King Mackeral and trap for Black Sea Bass. At the age of 23 Pete became the Captain of the charter boat "Tight Lines'. In 2004, Pete took a break from fishing and was a tug boat captain. It didnt take him long to realize what his true passion was and not long to get back to it. In 2005 he took a private captain's job on the "Desperado". The same year he won the Ocean City White Marlin open, still holding the largest purse ever won in the U.S. He also has Governor cup and SKA King Mackerel Tournament Wins. For the past few years, Pete has been the Captain of the "Sea Spud", a beautiful 60 Ft. B&D owned by Pat McCotter. When Pat and Pete aren't loading the fish boxes deep dropping or raising bills somewhere, the "Spud" is available for charters.
Anyone who has ever fished with Pete has left the docks with a greater education of the fish they were after that day and even greater memories to take home until the next time. He is notorious for loud music off the bridge and calling mandatories when the fishing gets slow. He is a consummate professional who makes sure everyone on board is involved and having a wonderful time.
Pete and the Sea Spud are now fishing in Isla Mujeres Mexico for the winter. He is available for charters there, and will be available again once returning back to atlantic beach north carolina, along with fishing the East coast tournaments. He also has a back country charter business that is thriving.
So, if your interested in catching sails, marlins, dolphins, sharks, tunas, pompanos, wahoos, flounders, or anthing else out there, while having a memorable time doing it, contact Captain Pete Rae.
You can find out more information on Capt. Pete at www.saltwaterstyle.com or give him a call at  252-722-3511 or email him at captpeterae@yahoo.com.

Captain of the Week: Capt. Mike Laubscher from South Africa

Capt. of the Week - Capt. MikeLaubscher

Kloof, South Africa

With a background in Mechanical Engineering, and overcoming a fight against Cancer in his early 30’s followed by another adversity, Capt. Mike made a lifestyle choice to leave the rat race and live his dream.

Capt. Mike was married to Dee in 1990, which he considers his best catch ever, they have no children yet. Together Mike and Dee have raised from a baby a Blue & Gold Macaw  which fills a special place in their lives. Home is on a large property in a lovely suburb surrounded by a nature reserve on the outskirts of Durban, South Africa that teams with abundant bird life shared with their 4 dogs.

An outdoors person who loves, respects, admires nature and God’s creation with a passion, Mike has been fishing since the age of 7 yrs old where he started in Durban Harbour. With a special love for animals, especially fish and birds, Mike collected Tropical marine fish and kept an aquarium for many years, which he says taught him a lot about fish behavior. Mike is in his sanctuary when out on the water surrounded by nature, away from the hustle and bustle.

With almost 35 years of fishing experience in various disciplines, and a real passion for fishing, Mike represented his Province (Kwa Zulu Natal) for several years in the Fly Fishing Team.  Mike was one of the pioneers of Saltwater Fly Fishing in South Africa and started many years ago when people still looked at you in a strange way. Competing in various disciplines including the professional Bass circuit Mike still enjoys his competitive fishing as he says it keeps his edge. Adopting Catch & Release some 20yrs ago Mike has improved this to Catch, Photo, Release which he calls CPR and enforces this on his fishing adventures whilst educating the public on this. With a lot of time spent on the water, Mike has a lot of knowledge, skill and experience to offer in various disciplines, spends well over 200 days a year fishing and is always experimenting, developing, improving and trying new things.

An extremely active and competent angler, a regularly published author in 2 of South Africa’s leading fishing magazines (Bass Africa & In Water) in addition to some prominent local and  international websites. Always offering advice and assistance to fellow anglers, Mike’s real specialties are Saltwater & Freshwater Game Fish, Light Tackle, Artificial Lures and Fly Fishing.

If you would like to contact Capt. Mike or other great Captains please visit our website - www.saltwaterstyle.com or for more info on Mike, please visit his site http://www.fishingadventures.co.za.