Rusty Chinnis
Rusty Chinnis is the Outdoors Editor for The Sun.
Reel Time: Trade show features fishing gear
On Wednesday, July 11, I attended ICAST, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades held in Orlando, Fla. I made the trip with Steve...
Protecting and preserving the Gulf
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. - Marcel Proust
As I read Jack Davis’ new...
Sarasota Bay Watch restoring clams
Sarasota Bay Watch conducted its fourth large-scale planting of Southern hard-shell clams Saturday, June 16. Over 30,000 clams were transported from Pine Island Sound...
The evolution of Homosassa tarpon fishing
It was in the mid to late 70s when the floodgates opened up in the area. It was a time when the world’s greatest...
Reel Time: The apex of angling
Tarpon could be said to be angling's Holy Grail. I’ve heard top Keys guides refer to catching a tarpon on fly as the apex...
Reel Time: Captains for Clean Water protecting resource
When we’re not fishing we love to read about fishing. We devour articles, books, websites and blogs for enjoyment and to learn about new...
Casting for recovery
The cool air along the Chattahoochee River mingled with the mid-morning sun created a magical backdrop for the female fly fishers as they worked...
Cleaning up the Sister Keys
Sarasota Bay Watch (SBW) conducted its annual Sister Keys Clean Up on Saturday, April 28. The event was hosted by the Chiles Group and...
Spring training: Part 2
Last week we discussed some of the exciting opportunities that spring offers. This week I wanted to share some of the special prospects this...
Reel Time: Get the most out of spring fishing
Spring is definitely in the air. It’s one of my favorite times of the year and one of the most productive for all anglers,...
Generation next
A cool wind ruffled the waters of the Manatee River and clouds scudded overhead as we left the relative calm of Warner’s Bayou and...
Fishing with Captain Jamie Allen
When I asked Capt. Jamie Allen to describe his profession, he didn’t hesitate.
“I truly believe I have the best job in the world. Not...
Fishing against the odds
Every angler longs for the day when conditions are textbook. After all, fishing is hard enough without having to deal with extremes of weather....
Sarasota Bay Watch leads island clean up
This past Saturday morning dawned bright and clear, a perfect day for fishing or any number of other outdoor activities. On this particular morning,...
Reel time: Planning for the new year
New Year’s resolutions are a part of the story of the holidays. In my experience, this tradition has spawned more jokes than resolutions that...
