Mid Florida Skiffs specialize in aluminum fabrication and specialize in skiff specific pieces such as grab bars, poling platforms, casting platforms and everything in between. Designed for minimal weight and without sacrificing on quality or appearance. MFS’s Forrest Optiz says, “This was a fun job for us for a customer of ours on the coast […]
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Everglades Camping – Pioneer Style
When we think of “The Days of Pioneering” in this Country often think of the Wild West and westward expansion. It wasn’t but 100 years ago, Florida too was still incredibly wild with people homesteading in a true pioneering fashion deep in the Everglades. We’ve recently located a terrific collection of restored photographs with color […]
It’s all in the details with @chittum_skiffs Snake Bight
Skiff Life 🎣 says: It’s all in the details with @chittum_skiffs Snake Bight 🔥 DM / tag us in your pics Don’t forget to use #skifflife on your posts #skifflife
How to Harvest Stone Crab video! Tips and Tricks on the Florida Recreational Stone Crab season!
Florida’s STONE CRAB IS OPEN! How many of you enjoy your right to harvest this wonderful renewable resource? Review the video below to see the proper way to harvest the claws safely to ensure the crab will re-grow their claw. Read Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission FAQ here: http://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/crustaceans/stone-crabs/faq/ Top Selling Decals & Gear […]
Skiff Life’s Bateau SK14 Build, A Microskiff for Skinny Water
Bateau’s SK14 is without a doubt one of the skinniest water micro-skiffs we’ve had the pleasure of running. We’ve literally floated this rig in about 2 1/2″ of water! Even more satisfying is that we successfully completed building this boat from the ground up using plans provided by veteran boat designer and builder, Jacques Mertens. […]
Tarpon Fishing with Pat Ford
Tarpon fishing is one of the most amazing adventures and angers can experience. Take a tour with photographer Pat Ford as he shows you his favorite photos of some recent tarpon fishing. If Tarpon fishing was not on our “bucket list” of fishing trips, it will be! You can learn more about Pat Ford and […]
Braid to Mono Knot with Alberto
Avoid the swivel!!! Alberto’s Knot is SUPER strong, fast to tie and so simple, even that goofy Geico caveman could do it…short and easy video here:
Skiff Photo Gallery by Pat Ford
Our Skiff Gallery by Pat Ford has become the Gold Standard in Skiff and Flats Boat photo gallery on the web. We would be hard pressed to find someone as talented as master photographer Pat Ford. This author and photographer has that special touch when it comes to capturing special moments through his lens. Pat […]
Jameson’s Savannah Micro Skiff
I am a kayak angler and have been for the last decade, but I have found myself longing to go further into the marsh and explore beyond what I can paddle and reach in a day. The next logical step was a small skiff, but where to start? I wanted something easy to handle both […]
Flats or Bay Boat? Bonefish Hill Tide does both.
Blurring the line between a flats boat and a bay boat, the Hill Tide 22′ is a low sided, fast tournament style crossover with all of the amenities necessary for the inshore angler. Her low profile makes it easy to land fish while the wide spray rails keep occupants dry. The wide 8’7″ beam results […]
