Rusty Chinnis
Rusty Chinnis is the Outdoors Editor for The Sun.
Reel Time: Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge
“Big bonefish 12 o’clock, 60 feet mon,” our Bahamian guide Lox whispered to my partner Gerry Tipper.
Pointing his rod, Lox had him swing the...
Reel Time: Polarized glasses
Polarized sunglasses are essential for serious anglers. They serve multiple purposes including protecting the eyes from damaging UV light, cutting the surface glare and...
Reel Time: Autres poisson
When you read about fly fishing in the Georgia mountains, the story usually centers on trout. Whether it’s rainbow trout, brown trout or native...
Reel Time: A home away from home
It never crossed my mind that I might eventually find a place that would start to feel like a home away from home. For...
Reel Time: Spain – Seville and Andalusia
Our travels in Spain concluded with a trip to Seville located in the southwestern Iberian peninsula on the Guadalquivir River.
Seville is the capital of...
Reel Time: Spain – Basque Country and Andalusia
For a country that’s smaller geographically than Texas, Spain is diverse in its culture, customs and cuisine.
After exploring the capital Madrid and the ancient...
Reel Time: Spain – Madrid and Toledo
Spain was never on my list of places to travel. When looking for a new destination to explore, Chris and I settled on Portugal...
Reel Time: Get ready for fall
If I had to pick a least-favorite month for fishing, September would certainly be in the running. This is hurricane season and the height...
Reel Time: Charleston and the Low Country
Charleston, South Carolina, is a city that’s been on my list to visit for a very long time. The first week in August my...
Reel Time: Scallop Search Aug. 24
Sarasota Bay Watch’s annual Scallop Search, its signature and longest-standing event, is slated for Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on City...
Reel Time: Grant boosts SBW clam restoration effort
On Monday, Aug. 5, Sarasota Bay Watch received an award letter and grant agreement from the Sarasota based Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. The...
Reel Time: Cameras – catch and release digitally
The world of digital photography and videography continues to evolve, and anglers have never had more options to explore. Whether you're capturing a picture...
Reel Time: Success – opportunity meets preparedness
It seems that we have to work harder all the time for a day on the water that includes catching fish. That’s after actually...
Reel Time: Line and leaders
When anglers talk tackle, the conversation is usually centered on rods and reels, lures and accessories. While these make up the largest part of...
