Mutton Snapper Everywhere
Drifting off Elbow Light in the Florida Keys, our boat lumbered gently from side to side with each passing wave. Our crew was lethargic from hours in the hot sun staring at ballyhoo meant for sailfish that never came. [READ IT]

Deep Treasure
The heavy sinker bumped bottom after plunging for over a minute. Zane Albury levered up the drag, took a few turns on the reel, and waited. [READ IT]

Reds Snap Back
Watching the bottom recorder for the characteristic Christmas trees that indicate fish, Wynn Mickley backed the Just Rite over the reef. The snapper gather on top of the reef in columns that form a peak, he'd explained, creating the solid inverted vees we were looking for. [READ IT]

Capture the Flag
"Yellowtail snapper are the bread-and-butter of Florida Keys reef fishing. They are very abundant and fun to catch. The average ‘tail is about one pound—and for many fishermen, that’s just fine. With a 10-per-person bag limit, those firm, delicious white fillets go a long way." [READ IT]