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Rusty Chinnis - April 3, 2018

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

Rusty Chinnis - March 27, 2018

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

Rusty Chinnis - March 13, 2018

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

Rusty Chinnis - March 6, 2018

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

Rusty Chinnis - December 28, 2017

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...

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Rusty Chinnis

Rusty Chinnis is an avid fly fisherman, a photojournalist and a retired building contractor in addition to being a passionate defender of the local environment's importance to the health and economy of the area. A 42-year resident of Longboat Key and Manatee County, he is chairman of the board of Suncoast Waterkeeper, a founder and former co-chairman of the Sister Keys Conservancy, and founder and chairman emeritus of Sarasota Bay Watch in addition to being The Sun's Outdoors columnist. Email