"When I work with driftwood, I never start with a blank canvas. Each piece of driftwood is already a sculpture, created by the caresses of the waves and wind" Debra says. "The wood tells a story and I try to think of its journey as I hold it in my hand. I extend or shorten the curves and contours that already exist into familiar shapes of animals or peoples' faces." The … [Read more...]
Alaska by way of Florida, The Adventures of Florida Fishing Guide James Cronk
Native Floridian son, Capt. James Cronk has spent his entire adult life guiding people on their dream fishing adventures. Located out of Jensen Beach, FL, James started what will become an annual summer job migration to Bristol Bay, Alaska in Katmai National Park fishing the Alagnak river. This amazing river boasts a world-famous run of all five species of pacific salmon. If … [Read more...]
Florida’s real life AVATAR aquascape!
Absolutely gorgeous footage from the Rainbow Springs and Ocklawaha River Aquatic Preserve, looks like something out of the movie Avatar but in REAL LIFE! Bucket List destination when you visit Florida! … [Read more...]
Salt Water Fly Fishing – Easier than you think!
Getting into the art of salt water fly fishing can be a little intimidating at first. The long rods, weird looking reels, floating line, and casting technique can really confuse most people who want to get started. As a professional fly fishing guide and casting instructor, I'm here to tell you its not even close to as hard as it looks! The first thing to do when getting … [Read more...]
Boatbuilding from a different point of view, meet Tom Barber!
Avid Snook Fisherman, Tom Barber sees things differently. What you might look at as scrap driftwood, Tom sees a whole world of possibilities for his unique art creations in his own unique style. Enjoy this Step by Step gallery of a fantastic artist at work. Visit Tom here to view his other creations: http://driftwoodartcreations.com/ About Tom Barber: I am Tom Barber … [Read more...]
The Florida Everglades by way of Flamingo with Pat Ford
One of the most amazing places to fish in South Florida is the tiny pseudo “city” of Flamingo in Everglades National Park. If you’re driving from The mainland, it’s a 40 mile ride once you enter the Park in Florida City, but it’s worth it. Once you hit the boat ramps you can go north into the Whitewater, Hell’s Bay areas or south into Florida Bay. Either way gives you … [Read more...]
Pat Ford on “Playing with Sharks”
I’ve always been fascinated with sharks. Most fishing encounters with sharks happen when the shark attacks whatever is on your line and the attacks are both awesome and savage, but that’s only one phase of a sharks existence. Ninety percent of the time sharks are easy going and couldn't care less about someone in the water with them. If anything they stay away from you … [Read more...]
