What an awesome month.
This past month has been one of the most awesome times of my life. Good and bad. I lost a new friend to the sea, I traveled across the country and I’ve been busier than ever running charters.
Earlier this month, one of my clients and new friend, lost his life doing what he loved. He took his boat out and the weather turned bad and flipped his boat 38+ miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. He and two others of his crew were never found. It is a very very sad story. I keep praying for his wife, family and child. I pray that they find peace and comfort through their having to deal with their loss.
Two weeks ago, a friend and I traveled to Cleveland OH to start our new business. Cleveland has a large outdoor show each year and Capt. Greg DeVault and I launched our outfitter business there. We started www.FloridaInshoreAdventures.com We’ve hand picked the finest full time guides across the state and we’ll be traveling a couple of time per year promoting them. No matter where you want to fish in Florida, we’ve got the best guide for you.
While at home this month, despite the economy, I’ve been busier than ever. I’ve averaged 5 trips per week while at home this month and luckily the fish have cooperated (for the most part). There have been a few slow days but for the most part we have torn the fish up. Much of the month we were thick into redfish with 30+ fish days being the norm and when they didn’t cooperate, the trout did. In fact, 2 days ago we caught so many big trout that my group quit early and headed to Hooters to throw back a few cold ones.
The year is shaping up nicely and the fish are biting. I love this time of year. It’s great to be putting the boat in the water before daylight in shorts and t-shirts again. To smell the salt air and see the water alive with fish really makes my day and makes me thankful for the path in life that God has chosen for me.