Thursday, October 7, 2010

Fly Nation Trailer

Obviously I just learned how to post videos to my blog, remember I am just a fishing guide. Here is my favorite video to date. We filmed this over a 5 day period all in Stuart. Tarpon, permit, snook, cobia, and bonita all on fly. It was probably one of the best weeks of fishing I have had. For any of you that attended the Fly Fishing Film Tour last year in Stuart you got to see the 20 minute version.
JM





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Bugslinger commercial

I thought I would share with you the very cool Bug Slinger TV commercial. It airs on WFN during the show Fly Nation. Most of the photography on the commercial is mine and if you look close you will see a shot of me with a permit.
Enjoy and check out all the new Bug Slinger gear.
JM








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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Video time- Hogy Lures

Most people who have fished with me know that I love throwing big Hogy baits at the jacks and cobia. These were filmed last spring but I forgot to share them with you, they never get old. Check them out. Fish Big. Fish Hogy. Thought this might get some of you guys fired up for the spring. I still have plenty of days left in April and May.
Enjoy.
JM








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my photography website http://pbase.com/stuartflyfishing

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

New Gear, New Art, and mullet!

It's time for the fall mullet run!

Just a quick post to let everyone know I am still alive, although it seems barely. Some of you may have heard but a little over 3 weeks ago I had a surfing accident while riding my paddleboard during Hurricane Earl. I must admit that maybe the swell was a bit big for a paddleboard, or at least an 11'6 board. However, I did managed a 3 hour session before getting caught up with my board in the wash which lead to the fin breaking off on my calf and leaving me with a gash all the way to the muscle. The ER doctor in Fernandina Beach did a fine job sewing me up from the inside out, 38 total stitches. It was a blow to me physically and mentally but I am healing fast and have managed a few days on the water since the accident. This time of the year is always slow for me charter wise and for someone who is use to fishing 5 or 6 days a week it is very depressing. But, like every other year I will push through it and before I know it I will be begging for a day off. The mullet run is in affect right now as we speak and it is a great time of the year to throw topwater flies and plugs, mainly for snook, and jacks but on the calmer days when the tarpon are showing there is nothing better then watching a tarpon blow up a topwater. Also as we move more into fall look for the bite on the flats to improve as the water cools off a bit.

I would like to send out some major props. First, I would like to thank Jerry Kirby of Torch Craft, Western Metal Art (don't let the name fool you this guy does great saltwater fish) for the very cool tarpon plaque that proudly displays on my back porch. Check out his website and if you have any metalworks needs be sure to keep him in mind. I asked for a tarpon and he delivered, as you can see by the photos he does great work. So if you want a cool piece of art for your home or office give Jerry a shout.




If anyone is interested in getting their hands on a Stuart Flyfishing micro fiber shirt please email me. I only have XL and XXL in stock but for $25 a shirt you can't go wrong. No matter how many you order it is a flat $5 shipping. Here are a couple pics of the shirt (dolphin fillets not included).



I also just received my new shipment of Bug Slinger Fly Gear. As always this stuff is off the charts, my buddy Rob continues to amaze me with his creativity. The new additions to my closet include the R3 (shown below), the Maori Hook, the Looker Hoodie, and the Stitched. I have found that these new shirts are more of a regular cut vs. an athletic cut which in my opinion make them even more comfortable. I love all the designs but I am a bit biased towards the Stitched since it includes my photography. :) Although I must admit the R3 is my favorite, not only is it a killer design but it helps give back to the Gulf Coast fisheries. Below the picture of the shirt I pulled the description off the Bug Slinger website. Maybe me and Rob can come up with a design that will offer a discount on my charters or photography? Great work as always keep it up Bro.
Peace-
John


The R3 (Roots-Reds-Revival) came about due to our desire to support the Gulf fisheries in the wake of the eco-disaster (ecology & economy). This shirt has a message of positive vibes and a bright future for the exceptional fishing on our gulf coast.
A percentage of sales from this shirt is donated to the Plaquemines Fly Guides - a support group for fly guides in Plaquemines county LA. [ http://plaqueminesflyguides.com/ ]
As well, with the purchase of this shirt, Alec Griffin of Louisiana Flywater will give you $50 off your next charter with him!
[ http://www.louisianaflywater.com/ ]
Just present him with your packing slip showing your purchase.




my guide service website http://stuartflyfishing.com
my photography website http://pbase.com/stuartflyfishing

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

We be chummin, don't you wanna chummin too?


Ok, once again the emails are pouring in with complaints that I am not updating enough. Not really but some of you have definitely inquired. I know the title is corny just a play on one of my favorite Bob Marley tunes, but it says it all, "chumming" that is what my last 6 weeks has consisted of mostly. Now don't get me wrong I have done plenty of snook fishing and some tarpon fishing but the offshore live chumming has been off the charts this year. Who can blame me? I take out flyfisherman that rarely see their backing and leave them crying uncle after only a few hours! What has made this year so special is that I have found a wreck that has been covered with amberjacks, I mean covered! Anyone reading this that has been out with me over the last few weeks is shacking their head agreeing. Amberjacks are typically left to the bottom fisherman with vertical speed jigging rods or live bait guys, not typically flyfisherman. But with the use of live chum I am able to get these fish literally up to the transom of the boat, easy targets for the fly rod. It is very hard for me to take photos while live chumming because my hands are constantly wet and covered with scales however I have been able to take a few grip and grins for you to enjoy. I have also had plenty of little tunnies or false albacore, for yous Northeast guys, along with sailfish and dolphin. I hope you enjoy the images and if you are interested in getting your workout in shoot me an email I still have 4 days left open in August. I will also include a hodge podge of pictures from the last 6 weeks.
Enjoy, JM

On a side note, I am starting my 11th year guiding and I would personally like to thank everyone that has ever booked me over the past 10 years. Here's a toast to 10 more successful years!




Just for the record, I have been using the Hatch reels for almost 2 years now and I could not be happier! They are by far the best fly reels I have ever owned. Do yourself a favor and check them out.



























Below is a shot that my buddy Mike Holliday took while I was live chumming, notice the sailfish in the chum!



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my photography website http://pbase.com/stuartflyfishing

Saturday, June 26, 2010

More tarpon madness

This is what happens when they jump too close to the boat!






















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my photography website http://pbase.com/stuartflyfishing