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Salty Girl of the Month – Taylor Schulze

2012-10-14T09:45:00.003-04:00

Salty Girl of the Month – Taylor Schulze

Taylor Schulze from Texas is only 13 and started fishing when she was 2 years old. She enjoys fishing with her brothers in the tanks & on the river at her grandparent’s house near Rockport, Texas & loves to fish in Baffin Bay. When she was small she even filled up the bathtub pretending to be fishing and was found sneaking a fishing line into our family’s fish tank.

Taylor’s favorite memories of fishing was when she caught her monster bass and going out on her first tournament with her mom’s fishing team, "Just Hook'n" and winning the Babette division of Babes on Baffin Blue Fishing Tournament. Her favorite captain is Capt. Chad Verburgt and fishing on the Rockport Redrunner, a Carolina Skiff. Taylor is always learning something new from Capt. Chad.

Taylor's most unusual catch was when she caught a little puffer fish while her favorite fish to catch and eat is Redfish or a Mangrove Snapper. Taylor is a strong advocate of releasing fish back into their habitat. She always is fishing with her lucky reel & Redtail rod with all her crazy fishing buddies. Taylor loves to have Takis (a type of hot chips) on board to munch on and a radio so she can sing along & do her fish dance.

Taylor’s tip for anyone who is starting to fish is to be confident and it's not the amount of fish you catch or the size of the fish, it’s to have fun. Her most important tip, I think we all share is what happens on the boat stays on the boat. Her most recent award was for the longest fish in the Babes on Baffin Blue Tournament. She won an award with a custom rod.

Taylor’s favorite fish recipe is her Mom's Avocado Redfish Surprise

2 Avocados

1 redfish on a half shell

1 1/2 Tbs butter

1/2 cup cilantro

Zesty Italian to your tasting

Tony Chachere’s

Dried French's onions

Pepper

On the BBQ pit

And one empty belly!

Salty Girl of the Week - Julie Parker

2012-03-07T14:44:00.000-05:00

Salty Girl of the Week: Julie Parker

Julie has been fishing on the Chesapeake Bay for years! Julie can always be found fishing on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay on her own boat, The Lexianna which is a custom baybuilt Charter Boat built in Rosehaven, Maryland. It can accommodate up to 19 anglers. Julie loves to fish with Captain Dave, her husband! However Julie has a new love…live lining from her Stand Up Paddleboard!

Fishing has given Julie a bunch of great memories. Julie and her husband have been teaching local kids about the species of the Chesapeake Bay for over 4 years now. They will take fish that were caught and teach them about the fish and how they can help save their habitats. Julie loves to share the children’s excitement when the kids tell them about their fishing stories. Her most memorable time fishing was the first time she took her own daughters fishing. Their faces were priceless when the first fish came over the side!

Julie has a citation for flounder and a few of the Top 10 of the day placements in a local Rod n' Reel tournament. One day she hopes to fish a ladies tournament because she loves to fish with her girlfriends! (JULIE – come to OC during Poor Girls Open Week – you will have a BLAST!)

Julie’s favorite rod/reel has to be her custom pink spinning rod that her daughters had made for her for her birthday. It has a great little Okuma bait runner reel. Julie’s most unusual catch is a plastic deck chair (that would surprise me too! Lol). Her favorite things to have on board are good Music, sunshine and great company! Julie also loves to have beer while fishing and peanut M&M's...they bring her good luck. Julie’s favorite fish to catch and eat is Rockfish but she loves to eat tuna, but hasn’t had the thrill of catching one yet. Her favorite release fish is Red Drum.

Julie urges other women to teach your kids to fish and respect the waterways.

Julie’s Salt Crusted Baked Rockfish served with lemon olive oil

* 1 (3-pound) whole rockfish, scaled, with fins removed

* Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

* Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh thyme

* 4 pounds coarse sea salt

* Water, as needed

* Freshly ground pepper, as needed

* Lemon infused olive oil

Directions: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

In a bowl, combine the rosemary, thyme, and salt with enough water to form a paste. Spread a layer of the salt paste, about half of it, on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the fish on top of the salt paste. Carefully spread the remaining salt paste over top of the fish, being careful to cover it completely. Bake fish for 25 minutes.

To Serve: Break the salt crust along the sides. Remove the upper crust from the fish taking care to keep the crust whole. (If you break the upper crust or crack into the fish from the top, the fish will turn out salty.) Gently remove the fillets.

To learn more about Lexianna Charters please visit their website at www.lexianna.com!

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Salty Girl of the Week: Emily Hall from Middleboro, MA

2012-02-02T14:29:00.000-05:00

Salty Girl of the Week: Emily Hall from Middleboro, MA

Emily started her love of fishing last year with the help of her boyfriend, Taylor. He took Emily out fishing the summer of 2010 and she instantly fell in love with fishing and the boyfriend as well. Emily’s father has always been an avid fly fisherman and he still can't believe that Emily has the fishing bug. Emily’s first tuna that she ever caught was a giant Bluefin measuring 74 inches and she was able to sell it.

Emily favorite fishing memory was when she traveled to Cabo San Lucas with her boyfriend's family for vacation last winter. They went striped marlin fishing and Taylor prepped her on what to do the entire way out there. They finally hooked one, and they sent Emily to the fighting chair. Taylor had told Emily that striped marlin fight just like a bass, so she expected it to be easy and in to the boat within a few minutes... 45 minutes later, plus a lot of back pain, and many evil eye shots at Taylor, the fish was finally brought to the boat and ended up being the biggest catch of the trip! She was excited to see how the marlin lit up next to the boat another great memory of this exciting day for her.

You can always find Emily aboard the Fortuna, out of Scituate Harbor, MA. Her favorite captain (sorry Taylor) is actually Taylor's father, Greg Sears, known as “Old Greg" to his friends. He's one of the best fisherman and the finest captains around Massachusetts. Her favorite snack on the boat is a box of Cheez-its. It doesn't matter if it's 5:30 in the morning, she’ll still eat them and usually finish the box at some point during the day. You will always find Emily with her camera while fishing; she is known to get the best pictures of the catches of the day.

Emily’s tip of the week - If you're trolling, make sure you check for weeds on the line! The fish can see them and this could be a reason why they won't go for it. (Taylor should be so proud)

If you are a Salty Girl and love to fish, contact us and we would love to interview you! Contact us at india@saltwaterstyle.com. Tight Lines from your friends at SaltwaterStyle!

2011 Saltwater Style Holiday Gift Guide

2011-11-23T16:46:00.000-05:00

For the Party girl

Girlie Bottle Opener! Everyone will be envious of you for giving such a stylish bottle opener and key chain. Customized bottle openers are also offered for that special personalized touch! Our turn-around time is less than a week! These are great to add to a beach bag, your keys and to a 6-pack of your friend’s favorite cold one.

On Sale during the Holiday Season for $6 and for customized $8!

Check them out here: PARTY GIRL!

For the girl who loves to FISH and loves her WINE!

It’s a Woozie! We are proud to carry the offshore series of Guy Harvey for Woozie! Choose from Swordfish, Sailfish, Dolphin or Blue Marlin. We also have a set of all four in a gift box! Woozies are on sale for the Holiday Season for $7! We also carry Pink and Pink Camo varieties and they are on sale for $6.

Check them out here: PARTY GIRL

For the art lover

Chase Allen, a metal artist and avid fisherman is one of our featured artists at Saltwater Style. I fell in love with the Ethel Mermaid as soon as I saw her! You can purchase one, or have all of her three sisters. Chase also has other sea life on Saltwater Style, please be sure to see his whole collection here: CHASE ALLEN

Tim Daly, an artist from the Carolinas uses aluminum to create our favorite offshore fish for practical uses! Shown here to the left is the Marlin Flag Holder. One of our best sellers and what a show stopper and a conversation starter! Check out Tim’s sculpture collection here: TIM DALY

Tom Melville is an Ocean City, Maryland local and a talented photographer and artist. His works are exclusive to Saltwater Style. His vibrant coloring and his ability to capture the innocence of the sea are breathtaking. Prints start at $11. His pieces make a great gift for the one who loves nature at its best. Check out Tom’s pieces here in the Saltwater Online Gallery: TOM MELVILLE

For the stylish fishing girl

Saltwater Style Apparel

The true meaning behind Saltwater Style is for women who love and adore Mother Ocean and for those who love a great fight with the wonders of the deep. Everything in our line was created for the woman’s shape and mind frame. Things are placed in certain areas to complement our figures and each garment is hand selected to ensure the softest of fabrics.

Check out our complete line here: SALTWATER STYLE

Reel Sassy Apparel

This fantastic sport fishing line for women is truly for the girl who loves to look great on the boat and on the docks. We have the complete line for your favorite salty girl!

You can check out their line here: Reel Sassy

Surfer Girl Sea Star

Every salty girl loves to adore her hair with these handmade hair bands, barrettes, combs and pins. Rebecca Carbaugh, a surfer and owner of Surfer Girl Sea Star personally finds these gems of the sea and creates a one of a kind flare for your hair. We have many styles to choose from and for every hair type.

You can see them here: SEA STAR

For the Jewelry Lover

Silver Starfish Ring

Chic and sassy! This Ring is made of solid .925 sterling silver and features a large starfish design that is 1.4 inches in length. With sizes 6 through 9 available, this item has a dainty, delicate feel despite its heavyweight look. This Ring is on a Holiday Sale – Save $5 now!

Take a look at the ring here: STARFISH RING

Silver Starfish Necklace

This silver starfish pendant looks great on any neck. The legs of the starfish look as if they are reaching out for something. This starfish comes with a silk woven cord with silver clasps.

It’s on sale now – save $6!

Check out this great necklace here: STARFISH NECKLACE

Surfing Saint Christopher Medals

St. Christopher is the protector of travel. In the sixties, surfers wore this medal as a good luck piece to protect them while surfing. Did you know...The St. Christopher Medal was synonymous with fleeting romance as guys and girls exchanged them as a symbol of "going steady".
Brass base metal with silver plating. Each medal comes and 24 inch silver plated ball chain. Choose your favorite color combination here:
ST. CHRIS MEDALS

For the beach house

Our Personalized Mile Marker is perfect for any beach bum on your list. Our lives are marked by special places: favorite cities we’ve visited and lived, cities our children were born in and where we fell in love. Mark those places with a unique personalized mile marker that visually tells the story of your life’s journey.
What makes this so unique is that we personalize these mile markers with the actual mileage to your favorite places. We want you to list those special places in their life: where you used to live, universities, that Mexican town where you had your best vacation, your Aunt’s station in Iraq, your favorite ballparks or teams or perhaps your favorite pub. Our Mile Markers are strung on a rope with small buoys as spacers, topped with a directional sign and anchored with a fisherman’s float. Orders yours today to make sure you get it in time for Christmas here: MILE MARKER

Decorative Pillows

Saltwater Style is proud to say that we have one of the LARGEST selections of nautical decorative pillows. You can put these fun additions to any room including the salon of your boat! Choose from marlins, sailfish, jellyfish, squid, octopus, crabs… you name it, we probably have it! You can select your favorite here: PILLOWS.

For the Little Mates

Cabin Critters

Saltwater Style houses the largest selection of stuffed game fish for your little angler. Choose from the mighty yellow fin to the fast and quick tarpon. We have a large variety. These little guys would make a great addition to any boat too! Sizes are 10” to 17”. The Marlin is on sale for this Holiday Season! Check them out here: CRITTERS

Reel Sassy for Little Girls

We are proud to offer the Reel Sassy "Daddy's Best Catch" Toddler Girls Tank. Show all your friends that you and mommy are "Daddy's Best Catch" in this new Reel Sassy pink classic ribbed tank. This will make a great gift for someone who is expecting a little girl!

Sizes 2T, 3T, 4T, and 6/8T. REEL SASSY

For every salty girl

A Saltwater Style Gift Cards will be the best gift for anyone who loves the sea, loves to fish or who always seems to have sand in her shoes!

Choose from $15, $25, $50 and $100 increments.

Buy yours today here: Saltwater Style Gift Cards.

Thank you for taking the time to see what we have to offer you this holiday season.

May the spirit of the season bless you, your family and your friends.

Wishing you tight lines and good times in 2012,

India Bandorick

Owner, Saltwater Style

This Week's Salty Girl - Harriet Simmons!

2011-09-23T12:09:00.000-04:00

Salty Girl of the Week: Harriet Simmons

Harriet began fishing almost as soon as she could walk. She would fish for bream, through a crack in the dock at her grandparent’s lake house on Kinglsey Lake in Florida. She didn’t use a rod and reel, just a piece of fishing line with a split-shot sinker, tiny hook and little ball of bread. Harriet passed this tradition on to her daughters. She reconnected with a high school flame that loves to fish and introduced her to fishing from a boat, instead of a dock. Her fiancé is a great teacher and in addition to giving her fishing pointers he has taught her to hunt as well. Harriet killed her first hog earlier this year.

Harriet’s favorite captain would have to be her fiancé, Eric Durham aboard his Key West. It’s just right for the inshore fishing that they love to do, although Captain Roger runs a close second. Harriet’s favorite memory of fishing was when and Eric went out with a local guide, Captain Roger Bump and landed a 70 lb Tarpon in a creek between Jacksonville and Amelia Island. It was an awesome fight bringing that fish to the boat and created a memory that Harriet will never forget.

Harriet loves to fish in the Florida Keys. There is such a variety of fish and the water is so beautiful, but since she can only go down there once a year, her 2nd favorite place is a creek that branches off of Sister’s Creek in Jacksonville. It is full of Red fish, Black Drum, Flounder and Trout. Harriet’s most unusual catch was a 4 foot long Moray Eel that she caught this past year in the Keys. It had scary looking teeth and it was probably the ugliest fish that Harriet has ever seen, except for its beautiful metallic green color. While Tarpon is her favorite release fish, Harriet’s favorite fish to catch and eat is Dolphin. She caught her first of several dolphin, this year, in the Keys on a charter with Eric. They actually caught 18 that day, including a 28 lb Bull that she caught using light tackle.

Harriet never leaves the dock without her camera. She likes to take pictures of the fish that she catches because it is so exciting for her. Going from catching little bream through a crack in the dock to catching large fish is an awesome experience for anyone, especially for Harriet. Harriet also likes to post her catches on Facebook. Harriet likes to bring aboard Publix Chicken Salad and Beer. She prefers Budweiser to wash it all down. And you can always catch her with tortilla chips too to use in place of silverware. Pretty inventive!

Harriet’s tip to the ladies would be if you want to catch fish, you have to have your line in the water. Her daughters always get frustrated and say that Harriet catches more fish than they do. And she does because she always has her line in the water, always! GET FISHING!

Harriet’s Mahi

Ingredients

Salt

Pepper

Fresh whole Lime

Mahi Mahi Filets

Directions

Season fish with salt and pepper. Heat skillet over med-high heat. When skillet is hot, spray with Pam and then immediately place fish in skillet. Squeeze some lime juice over fish and cook until edges are not opaque. Flip fish – the lime juice should have formed a dark crust like appearance on the fish. Repeat with lime juice and continue cooking until fish is flaky.

This is very simple, but oh so tasty!

Remember to visit Saltwater Style! We are the LARGEST retailer for WOMEN who LOVE to FISH! Visit us today at http://www.saltwaterstyle.com!

Saltwater Style’s Salty Girl of the Week – Breanna Jones

2011-08-10T15:32:00.000-04:00

Salty Girl of the Week: Breanna Jones

Breanna of North Fort Myers in Florida started fishing at the age of two! She keeps a memento newspaper clipping of her & her dad when she won a fishing contest for the smallest fish. You can always find her on a boat bending a rod.

Breanna loves fishing in the Keys because of the many possibilities to catch different species. Breanna’s most unusual catch was caught a few weeks ago. She caught a 21 inch needle fish on cut ballyhoo. Her favorite fish to catch and eat is Redfish while her favorite release fish is Tarpon. She loves the fight of the Tarpon and it’s one of the largest fish that she has landed. Her favorite memory of fishing was two years when she brought her first tarpon of the season to the boat!

Breanna loves tower boats, but you can always find her on a 21 foot Jupiter Flats Boat. Her favorite captain is her own boyfriend, who always hands her off rods to land the perfect fish if it’s not already hooked on her own pink mossy oak fishing pole. Breanna’s must haves on the boat while fishing are her Costa's, a camera, Gardetto's Snack Mix and a couple beers!

Why is Breanna successful at fishing? She knows that the big fish are there, and she doesn’t get discouraged if she doesn’t see them! They will come around when she least expects it!

You can also see Breanna in the Florida Sportsman. She was featured in the past for her Mutton Snapper while she was fishing the Keys. Way to go Breanna!

Remember to visit Saltwater Style for all your Saltwater Needs! We are the LARGEST retailer for WOMEN who LOVE to FISH! Visit us today at http://www.saltwaterstyle.com!

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What's New at Saltwater Style?

Fine Nautical Photographs by Thomas Melville! Check them out in our Online Gallery!

Click on the picture to see the other great shots Tom has taken throughout the world. The piece above is from the Ocean City Fishing Center located in Ocean City, MD. More great pieces to come, so please bookmark this site.

Saltwater Style’s Salty Girl of the Week – Nancy Brown

2011-08-02T12:44:00.000-04:00

Saltwater Style’s Salty Girl of the Week – Nancy Brown

Nancy loves surf fishing and is always on the hunt for the elusive 50 pound striped bass on Plum Island in Massachusetts. Nancy has fished as long as she can remember. When she was a young girl she started going with her Dad on deep sea fishing trips. She spent summers in Duxbury with her family and they would take their Boston Whaler out everyday loading it with flounder. During the 80’s Nancy fished freshwater every day for Large Mouth Bass, catching pickerel, smallies and trout. Nancy started to seriously fish the salt for striped bass about 15 years ago.

Nancy’s favorite memory was when she was fishing the beginning of a hurricane about 2 years ago. There were sets of waves reaching 13 or more and reaching 8-10 feet high. Nobody was catching anything and her rod was bent in half. The waves were pushing that fish in at her and she could hardly reel fast enough to keep up. She knew it was a keeper but could not judge how big. It was pitch dark and Nancy felt the fish hit the beach and stop like a freight train. She could not see what she brought in or move it another inch. Nancy and her husband turned on their lights and the next words out of her husband’s mouth were expletive. He never even knew that Nancy was reeling in a fish and she didn’t think it was a big deal. That fish weighed in at 27.4 pounds 40 inches of beautiful striped bass. That fish won Nancy 3^rd place in that year’s Plum Island Surfcasters Tournament.

Nancy’s most unusual catch was a fluke that she caught from the beach at night. It was dark and she held it up and saw the silhouette. Nancy thought it was a flounder which is not unusual at that specific place but was odd for being caught at night. When she went to unhook the fish, it bit her and then she knew it was not a flounder. OUCH!

Nancy’s favorite fish to catch and eat is the Striped Bass, but she loves a good fight with a bluefish. Twizzlers is her magic MoJo for catching those big stripers. It’s her number 1 must have!

Why is Nancy successful in fishing? Nancy reads everything on fishing, she puts her time in and learns to read the water and she knows her target fish. She also urges everyone to attend seminars and listen carefully to those who are there to guide. The best advice that Nancy wants to share is to have fun and enjoy the wondrous beauty that surrounds you.

Nancy holds a 1^st and 2^nd Place Award for The MBBA Everill MacKay Derby, she won 2nd Place in the Casting Contest for The MBBA-Women’s Spinning, She was on the First Place Team in 2011 for the Plum Island Surfcasters Invitational, Nancy’s won Sportsman of the Year in 2010 from the MBBA and she won 3^rd Place in the Plum Island Surfcaster Year Long Tournament in 2009.

Nancy’s Seafood Casserole

1 # striped bass (give or take some) cut in chunks

1# Sea Scallops

1# Shrimp

1 C. Brown Minute Rice

2 cans Newburg sauce or 2 cans cream of shrimp soup

1 ½ cans milk

1 stick of butter

1 sleeve Ritz Crackers

1 small onion

Layer fish and shellfish in a large foil pan mix soup/sauce with milk until well blended. Pour over seafood.

Saute’ onion in butter until translucent add roughly crushed crackers and a touch of garlic salt and spoon on top of casserole and bake at 350* 45 minutes. to 1 hour. Call in the troops.

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Salty Girl of the Week Barbara Reeve Maddox

2011-07-08T14:40:00.001-04:00

Salty Girl of the Week Barbara Reeve Maddox.

Our Salty Girl of the Week is Barbara Reeve Maddox from the Florida Keys. Barbara started fishing in the late '70s when she met her favorite fishing guide and fishing guru, Rob. Barbara likes to fish on her own Maverick flats boat in West Palm Beach with Rob. While in Marathon she fishes at the reef, bridge or bayside on one of Captain Pip's rental boats (she prefers the 20-ft. Cape Horn). She likes to fish offshore only if the weather is right. Give her 5-10 knots of wind and Barbara is a happy angler.

Barbara has many fond memories of fishing though one of her favorite memories was fishing off Harbour Island in the Bahamas with their guide, Bonefish Joe Cleare. Her and Rob walked the flats stalking bonefish in a light drizzle. Every few minutes Joe would say in a thick Bahamian accent, "Cast over there ma'am." And Barbara would. Then he'd say, "Expect a hit any minute, ma'am, expect a hit any minute." And darn if he wasn't right, Barbara caught many bonefish that day.

Barbara’s most unusual catch is a moray eel. As the eel curled itself around her line, Barbara said, "Okay, now what do we do now?” The Eel must have heard her because he very nicely unhooked himself. Barbara loves to fish for Grouper and Snapper because they are great to catch and to eat. Barbara likes to relax with a cocktail at Porky's Bayside while having her fresh catch prepared for her after a long, hot day of fishing.

Barbara caught her fish tarpon in May on a fun fishing trip with friends Capt. Chris and Christy Johnson, owners of SeaSquared Charters. Capt. Chris said the fish weighed about 70 pounds and the fight lasted about 20 minutes, but Barbara said it must have been three days. It was a fish that she was proud to land and even prouder to let swim away. Tarpon is a truly a majestic and beautiful creature.

The Florida Keys is all about shade. Barbara can't leave the dock without a big hat, polarized sunglasses and sun screen. Her motto is, if you want to catch a really big fish, leave the camera and gaff on the dock! Barbara’s favorite snack on the boat is fruit and sandwiches. There's nothing better than a slice of fresh pineapple or watermelon to wake up your taste buds while you're on the water fishing with Barbara. Also, if the bite is slow, she likes to break out the sandwiches. That will get the reels going.

Barbara is a remarkable lady. I want to give you a sense of who Barbara really is – a true free spirit upon the water. This is a direct quote from Barbara. “It's not about how many fish I catch or how big they are, it's about being on the water, in the present that makes fishing so alluring to me.”

You can visit Barbara at Captain Pip's Marina & Hideaway and Porky’s Bayside BBQ in Marathon, Florida Keys (Mile Marker 47.5). Capt. Pip’s is known for its spotless accommodations and friendly island atmosphere. Located on Florida Bay a half mile from the Seven Mile Bridge, there's easy open water access to the bay and the ocean. They offer quality Florida boat rentals, beautiful Florida Keys accommodations in tropical vacation suites, as well as world-class sport fishing with their Florida Keys fishing charters and guides. The bayside harbor includes Porky's Bayside Restaurant, where you'll enjoy all-American Bar-B-Q and fresh catch seafood with live music in a casual, tropical, on-the-water setting. Their unique location has hosted famous Keys visitors since the 1950's - including such notables as Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Hoffa. Visit Barbara’s small resort and make Captain Pip's your Florida Keys accommodation and fishing vacation hideaway. Tell her Saltwater Style sent ya!

Salty Girl of the Week: Jazmine Evans

2010-10-05T14:46:00.000-04:00

Salty Girl of the Week: Jazmine Evans

Jazmine Evans from Melfa, Virginia is our Salty Girl of the Week! Jazmine who is only 10 years old is a seasoned fisherwoman! Her favorite boat to fish on is her parent’s 33' Bertram, “White Bite” out of Wachapreague, Virginia. Jazmine’s dad, Wayne runs the boat and her mom, Kate, is the mate. Jazmine’s favorite memory of fishing is when she caught her very first white marlin when she was only 7 years old.

Jazmine also likes to fish with Bobby McGuinness in Golfito, Costa Rica. You can always find Jazmine fishing offshore in the canyons but she also enjoys flounder fishing with her dad on their small boat. Jazmine fishes with her own custom rods with a TLD 25. Her most unusual catch was a Pacific Jack Crevalle that she caught on April 3, 2010, in Golfito with Bobby McGuinness and his daughter, Jimena, and her family. They were world record fishing and Jazmine got an IGFA world record Pacific Jack Crevalle. (Note: This is Jazmine’s second world record).

Jazmine has a lot of trophies for an array of different fish that she has caught from the Eastern Shore Anglers Club. Her favorite tournament to fish in is the Eastern Shore Marlin Club's Annual Billfish Release tournament every July. She also has wooden citations from the state of Virginia for her fishing achievements. Jazmine has a world record from the IGFA for a 39.12 lb bluefin tuna that she caught on July 10, 2009 and for a 17.0lb Pacific Jack Crevalle that she caught on April 3, 2010. She is waiting to hear back from the IGFA for the 53.4lb bluefin tuna that she caught on July 11, 2010.

Jazmine loves eating lettuce while she is fishing (this is Saltwater Style’s very FIRST lettuce eater for the Salty Girl of the Week! Way to Go Jazmine!) She loves to catch flounder and dolphin and her favorite release fish is White Marlin. Jazmine's tip to share is to have some patience while fishing. She really likes it that everything can change in just one little second!!

Jazmine’s Mom’s Ceviche
Please note that all ingredients are added to balance the amount of fish you are using.

Diced green pepper
Diced red pepper
Diced jalapeno
Bunch of cilantro, chopped
Cubed dolphin
Minced garlic
Salt & Pepper
Lime juice (enough to cover all of the above ingredients. cover and put it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, stirring occasionally. concentrate works fine)
When ready to eat, add some Fresca and stir. (the amount of Fresca that you add, varies on how much you are making. Please adjust the amount of salt and pepper & minced garlic to taste

Read an article on Jazmine here: Jazmine!

If you would like to be the Salty Girl of the Week, please email me at india@saltwaterstyle.com or visit us at http://www.saltwaterstyle.com!

Salty Girl of the Week: Ashley Dawson

2010-09-03T11:18:00.000-04:00

Salty Girl of the Week: Ashley Dawson

Ashley is a mom of two beautiful girls and lives in Charleston, South Carolina. Ashley loves to fish on her 17ft Sea Pro 321 and fishing with Captain Chris Chavis aboard the Finstalker out of Charleston. You can always find Ashley fishing the Low Country Waters, off the Charleston South Carolina Coast with her Penn Reel. Her most unusual catch is a Grass Carpe in the Four Hole Swamp in Ridgeville, SC using a 6# test line. Ashley’s must haves while on a boat are her Costas, Koozie, Blue and White Fishing Lures and her digital camera. She loves ice cold Bud Light and fresh fruit also! Her favorite fish to catch and eat are flounder and catfish while her favorite release fish is Red Fish. Ashley always baits heavy and is patient for the fish to come to her.

Ashley Mahi Mahi Quesadilla

Cook and shred Mahi; sauté sliced red and green bell peppers along with sliced onions; Combine and add grated Monterey jack cheese to tortilla and juice from a lime. Fold over and heat through. Serve with black bean and corn salsa and sliced pineapples! Delish!!!!

If you are a Salty Girl and would like to be featured, please contact India at india@saltwatwaterstyle.com or visit http://www.saltwaterstyle.com for all your Salty Girl needs.

Salty Girl of the Week: Wendi Ross

2010-08-22T13:08:00.001-04:00

Salty Girl of the Week: Wendi Ross

You can always find Wendi fishing Fort Peck Lake in North Eastern Montana on her Lund 2075 with a 300 Verado. Wendi’s favorite fishing memory was the last time she fished with her father in Arizona, at a lake near Scottsdale. They only caught 2 Bluegill but the time spent with her father was priceless.

Her most unusual catch to date is a mussel. They didn’t put up much of a fight for Wendi. While fishing Wendi never leaves behind her sunscreen and bug spray. On Fort Peck Lake, the bugs can carry you away! Her favorite snack on the boat is Pop Tarts! Her favorite fish to catch and eat is a Walleye while her favorite release fish is carp. Wendi went to the Boat and Recreation show in Omaha, Nebraska and found a new seasoning made by the Camouflage Chef called Soggy Bottom. She brushes your fish with olive oil and sprinkle generously with Soggy Bottom on both sides. Then she heats the skillet on medium and then coats with tablespoon olive oil. The next step is to place fish in skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

Wendi has won many tournaments including: In 2007, she won 4^th place along with Hayley Herbold at the Women’s Walleye Tournament at Hell Creek (Fort Peck Lake). In 2009, she won 2^nd place along with JC Taylor at the Fishin for the Cure Tournament at Rock Creek (Fort Peck Lake). Lastly in 2009, Wendi and Annette Thomas were the only womens team at the Governors’ Cup (at the Dam on Fort Peck Lake). They ended up winning 8th on the

first day and 2nd place for big Walleye. On the second day they won big Northern and ended up 20th for the tournament.

Salty Girl of the Week: Jan Abbott

2010-07-13T10:23:00.002-04:00

Salty Girl of the Week: Jan Abbott

This week’s Salty Girl is Jan Abbott from New Mexico. Jan grew up fishing for trout in South Dakota with her dad. Jan’s favorite memory now is when she got the opportunity to take her dad and mom out last year in San Diego harbor and show him how to fish there. He had never fished in saltwater before and it was extremely rewarding to Jan to be able to teach her dad something new about fishing. That day, her mom caught more fish then anyone! Fishing must be in the genes!

Jan’s most unusual catch would have to be her husband, Floyd! They fished on the same 5 day summer tuna charter for years and years. As the years went by, they became friends and one thing led to another and now they have been happily married for 5 years. Matter of fact, to honor this year’s anniversary, they took a short 2 day trip on the Royal Star to celebrate.

In San Diego harbor Jan and her husband spend some of their most relaxing times on their own 17 foot Sea Pro, the “mSea²“, catching and releasing whatever will bite including bass, halibut and sea bass. They’ve also been active the last 3 years taking the boat out in the harbor and hoop netting for lobster! It’s exciting because they never know what will pull up in their net (including sharks, sting rays, crabs, sculpin, halibut, and huge snails). They’ve also had several tug-of-wars with the local sea lions over who gets to keep the trap and its bootie - Jan hasn‘t lost one of those battles yet!

Jan and her husband has fished for halibut and salmon out of Seward, Alaska, fished for tuna from San Diego to Panama, and fished for blue marlin out of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Kona, Hawaii. Jan’s most scenic fishing would have to be either Hawaii or Alaska, but the tiebreaker would go to Hawaii because she doesn‘t like being cold. If she were forced to choose her favorite place, it would be off Mexico’s Baja coast. The ocean there is teaming with life, and she never gets tired of watching dolphins by the hundreds bow surf and play, or watching the whales breach. When the giant Yellowfin Tuna decide to bite on top of that, the scene is utter perfection. Imagine landing tuna after tuna over 100 pounds til you can’t lift your arms anymore, that is complete contentment for Jan! Guadalupe Island, off Baja and its Great White sharks makes it one of the top spots for Jan too. She loves trying to race the tuna to the boat before Whitey can get a mouthful!

Jan’s favorite thing to have on any boat is their son AJ. He lives, works and will be a sophomore in college in South Dakota, so getting him out on a boat for an extended amount of time is a challenge. He has gone on their 5 day albacore summer trip for 7 years now, and is eagerly awaiting his first long range trip of 12 days which begins the day after Christmas. They love sharing their passion for the ocean and fishing with each other! He plans to be a marine biologist.

Jan loves to fish on the Royal Star out of Sand Diego. She is a 92 foot sportfisher that can hold 24 fishermen, and Jan and her husband spend at least 30 days a year at sea fishing on her. All 3 captains on the Royal Star are fantastic, but Captain Randy Toussaint is a fish-finding fiend in a class by himself when it comes to finding and boating tuna. They have fished with him for close to 20 years. Captain Brian Simms is the most hands-on captain on the deck. He always seems to know what each angler might need in any given situation and he always keeps everyone laughing.

Jan’s favorite charter boat in Kona, Hawaii is the Humdinger captained by Jeff Faye and crewed by Captain Butch Chee. Even if they get skunked in their quest for tag-and-release blue marlin, who can have a bad day cruising right off the coast of Hawaii? It’s beautiful.

Jan fishes almost exclusively with Avet Reels (all saltwater styling in purple). She uses the tiny models in the harbor for bass to her “horses”, a pair of Avet Pro EX 50/2s that are loaded with 100 and 130 pound mono with spectra backing (and beefed up by Cal Sheets of SoCal). Those 2 reels have caught most of her tuna over 200 pounds and have never missed a step. Jan’s favorite reel, however, is the Avet HXW 50/2. It is a comparatively small reel, but can handle incredible drag. These little reels are like having a winch against whatever is on the other end and she loves them. Jan loves all of her rods (mostly Calstars) because her husband designed and wrapped her first ones himself - in purple, orange and turquoise. They are so beautiful and special, each and every one to Jan.

Jan’s favorite jackpot win has to be the one when Jan and her husband both caught 251 pound Yellowfins to tie for first place. Floyd boated his in about 45 minutes, and it took Jan about an hour to get the fish to gaff. Jan also had a streak several years back where she won 3 jackpots in a row on the Royal Star (who says women can‘t fish?). One of those was her biggest Yellowfins to date, 270 pounds. Jan is still looking for that 300 pound Yellowfin still out there with her name on it!

Jan’s favorite snack on the boat is croutons! They are the best cure for seasickness and make a great snack. She also never gets on a boat without ginger tablets, just in case she gets queasy.

Her favorite fish to catch and eat is Bluefin Tuna - raw! Being a native South Dakota girl, and then moving to SE New Mexico, she thought anyone who ate sashimi was a little off. But, once she got up the guts to try freshly caught Bluefin sashimi on the boat, she was hooked! Now she cannot get enough. Wahoo would rank 2^nd to Jan and they are an awesome fish to catch too. Jan loves when the bait goes from zero to 50mph on a Wahoo strike and the pandemonium that ensues, especially when several anglers get hooked up at the same time and rooster tails erupt from the lines cutting through the water! Of course, Albacore Tuna, Dorado and Halibut aren’t half bad either, which all three Jan loves!

Jan’s favorite release fish is marlin. She loves the adrenalin rush when a fin is spotted cruising through the spread of jigs, and then the heart stopping moment when they hit the bait and run, stripping off line as they go! Jan loves seeing a huge marlin jumping and tailing out of the water, showing all its power and grace, knowing full well that you are attached to the other end of the line and supposedly in control of the situation. Her biggest tagged and released blue marlin was a 600 pounder hooked ¼ mile offshore from the Big Island of Hawaii on the Humdinger. By the time Jan got the Marlin to the boat they had been dragged 5 miles offshore!

Jan’s Tips for Anglers:
    A. Never be afraid to ask questions and learn!
    B. Look around and observe what the successful anglers of the moment are doing or not doing.
    C. If nothing is biting, change is your friend. Change your bait/jig, your depth, your line weight, even your shirt or hat!
    D. Landing big fish isn’t as much about the raw strength of the angler as much as it is about understanding the physics behind what you are doing, and being in it for the long haul. Slow and steady wins the battle.
    E. Find the most joy from being on the water, not from catching fish.

If you would like to be featured as a Saltwater Style's Salty Girl, please email me at india@saltwaterstyle.com!

Salty Girl of the Week: Sara Hensley

2010-06-30T17:54:00.000-04:00

Salty Girl of the Week: Sara Hensley

Sara is an avid fishing gal and proud mom from Santee, California. Sara’s favorite boat to fish on is her Dad’s 2003 Sea Pro. Her favorite Captain of course is her Dad who introduced her to fishing while she was a child.

Sara’s favorite place to fish is the Coronado Islands of Mexico. She lives near San Diego and it's always a nice boat ride out to the Islands. There she can always find Flying Fish, Porpoises and the occasional Whale! The Islands themselves are easy on the eyes especially after a good year of rain and the tops of all the trees are very green.

Sara prefers the distance between the reel and the end of the rod to be short. She has found this to be helpful in keeping the rod closer to her body which puts less stress on her arms when reeling in "The Big Ones". Sara’s tip for the rest of us is that you don't have to have the most knowledge or the best gear to land a good time keeper, all you need is the desire.

This season she caught her first Yellowtail. They have got a lot of fight in them which keep her engaged and excited. She loves the sound of the line zipping when they start running and that makes any Angler's heart race! Her favorite fish to eat is a seared Bluefin Tuna! When Sara goes camping she likes to freshwater fish for Bullhead Catfish. Bullheads are a neat looking fish but Sara is not to wild about the taste so it’s her favorite release fish.

Sara’s favorite thing to have on the boat is music! She is a Classic Rock and Blues Gal so it's not unlikely to catch her rocking out to Stevie Nicks, Heart, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Grateful Dead and Taj Mahal in between bites. She read that a previous SWS Salty Girl of the Week had the same preference when it came to snacks! Now she wonders how many more ladies out there are fans of Cheez It's! For Sara - it's all about the Cheddar Jack flavor and she is also hooked on Sun Flower Seeds while fishing.

Sara’s favorite memory of fishing was at Lake Morena in San Diego, CA. She was fishing with her son Sage, 5 years old at the time when he caught his first fish, a tiny little Bluegill. The excitement in his face and smile will always be a very priceless precious memory for Sara.

Sara’s Fish Recipe:

This recipe is for the people that do not like fish and they will ask for seconds.
Ingredients:
-Fish Fillets
-Butter
-Fresh Garlic
-Seasoning
-Lime Juice
-Spicy Brown Mustard
-Grated Parmesan Cheese
-Mayo
-Tabasco Sauce
Directions:
Broil the Fish (whatever fish you prefer) on low with Butter, Garlic, Seasoning and Lime Juice until the bottom half is white. Mix the Garlic, Seasoning, Spicy Brown Mustard, Tabasco, Mayo and Grated Parmesan Cheese in a bowl. When the bottom half of the fish is white, coat the top with the mixture. Put fish back in the broiler and cook until the top is golden brown. Remove and enjoy!

Thanks Sara for being our Saltwater Style's Salty Girl of the Week!

Salty Girl of the Week: Heather Cirincione

2010-06-23T16:55:00.000-04:00

Salty Girl of the Week: Heather Cirincione

Tampa, Florida’s own Heather Cirincione has so many wonderful memories of fishing. She grew up on the water and was fishing since she was a little baby. She loves being around great friends and her family on the water.
Heather’s favorite boat is her dad’s Grady White. He is her favorite captain! You can always find Heather fishing Boca Grande and Honeymoon Island. Her most unusual catch to date was a turtle and pelican. She loves to catch and release Tarpon because they are a fun fish to catch. She loves to catch and eat yellow tail snapper also. Heather’s favorite thing to bring on the boat is good music along with sunscreen! Her favorite snack aboard is Pretzels (mine too!) and Publix subs. Heather’s favorite way to prepare fish is to use Panko bread crumbs with a light pan fry.
Heather’s tip for all anglers is Patience! It’s a virtue!!

If you would like to be featured on Saltwater Style – please email me at india@saltwaterstyle.com.

Salty Girl of the Month - Shauna Tabor

2010-06-14T12:28:00.000-04:00

Salty Girl of the Month - Shauna Tabor

Shauna is a mother of three and wife to her favorite captain, her husband, Captain Pat Tabor. Since he is a Captain and usually has bookings, she finds a friend or two and fishes for fun. Shauna is a Texas girl and her favorite place to fish is the Tide Gage inside of the infamous Baffin Bay. It has a wonderful bottom to wade and is beautiful and fruitful of fish. Her favorite rod is her blinged out Redtail Rod with her second generation Curado. Shauna’s favorite snack to have on the boat is Caramel Chex Mix and Arizona Southern Style Tea.

Shauna loves eating and catching trout, especially wade fishing. She "pets" her trout when she has them on her stringer. She uses a Honey Hole Stringer manufactured by KaBree Tackle that keeps fish alive longer when wade fishing. So as they are swimming around her she can reach down and pet them while she waiting for the next bite.

Shauna’s best catch was with her two girlfriends when they were out to pre-fish for a tournament. They had about 45 minutes left to be on the water before they had to get ready for the Captain's meeting. Shauna decided to fish a shoreline that she has always wanted to but could never get anyone to stop do to so. The girls and Shauna anchored up and started fishing. Shauna hooked into a fish that didn't thrash her head around so Shauna thought she just had a nice red on. The fish got to the boat and her teammate went to net (and missed) and that's when Shauna saw the silver. She started shaking with excitement. She netted the second time and got the fish in the boat. It was a 29 3/4 inch trout. You would have thought Shauna won the lottery from her hooping and hollering; she called her husband and told him that she got her 30 (that's what she thought it was at the time). He couldn't understand her to well, so he got scared thinking something was wrong. And when he did understand what Shauna was telling him, she heard that motor crank up in the background to head back to where she was. During that time one of her other teammates hooked into a 29 inch red and then a 26 inch red. Capt. Pat headed back to where they were and anchored beside them and his client's started catching. At the end of the trip Capt. Pat’s clients told him that they wanted to fish with Shauna the next time! So the conclusion of the story is this: Shauna’s 29 3/4 inch trout is mounted and on her wall, next to her husband's...well he doesn't have a fish on the wall yet.

When she fishes tournaments, she has come to learn that her husband is the best partner. He knows how she fishes and he is on top of his game. Capt. Pat and Shauna think alike and they know what needs to be done. Shauna loves fishing tournaments with her mom. She will fish just as hard and she is known as their "fish whisper" on the boat. She can feel where the fish are biting. She is honored to have her mother fish with her and Shauna thinks her mother is one of the greatest fishing women in the world.

Shauna’s favorite thing to have on the boat is her girlfriends, which includes her mom and sister. That is the main reason why she likes fishing women's tournaments. They allow a captain (which is her husband) so she gets to have fun with her husband, her mom and sister (who are always her teammates and awesome fishing women). No matter what, you can always hear laughter from their boat. The fish hard...but they have a blast doing it. Now that they have put the fever into Shauna’s little sister, they make one heck of a fishing team. Soon before they know it they will have a bigger fishing team with Shauna’s girls! Her five year old daughter is a wonderful fishing princess and will grow up to be an avid fishing woman like her mommy and grandmother. She will bait, cast, set the hook, reel and take her fish off the hook all by herself. She was two years old when she caught her first keeper all by herself. Shauna’s 3 year old son just wants to be on the water. That might be because Shauna fished pregnant with him up until my 9th month (wade fished until I was 8 months). Shauna’s 11 year old daughter wants to go just to spend the day with her and loves to compete against her.

Shauna shares with us some great fishing tips from relatives: When Shauna’s grandfather would go fishing at the coast he would spit on his bait. Capt. Pat laughs at her, but when Shauna caught her limit of trout, and he wasn't catching at the time, he too started spitting on his bait. Capt. Pat’s grandmother "Mimi" would hit her shoe on the side of the boat three times if the fish weren't biting. She says she is calling them up.

Shauna has many awards from fishing tournaments on the Texas Coast. Her most prestigious award was 1st Place in the Babes on the Bay Tournament. Shauna is the Director of Saltwater Sweeties, which is a ladies fishing tournament. The tournament will be held September 10 and 11, 2010. Details can be found at www.cbga.org/saltwatersweeties.

Captain of the Week: Capt. Gasper Marino

2010-05-28T11:31:00.000-04:00

Captain of the Week: Capt. Gasper Marino

Capt. Gasper Marino has spent most of his life sport fishing up and down the East Coast, the Caribbean and Central America. He has competed in some of the most competitive tournaments on the East Coast, and placed in many of them. Captain Gasper enjoys sharing his love of sport fishing and boating with all charter guests. You can find Capt Gasper aboard the Wadmacallit docked in Charleston, SC. If you would like to book Capt. Gasper on your next trip, please give him a call at 843.514.4117 or visit their website: www.wadmacallit.com.

You can find Capt. Gasper along with other great Captains on our site: www.saltwaterstyle.com!

TIGHT LINES!

Captain of the Week: Capt. John Houpt

2010-05-17T14:45:00.000-04:00

Captain of the Week: Capt. John Houpt

Captain John Houpt is a U.S Coast Guard licensed, IGFA Certified, professional fishing guide. He is a guide in the Islamorada area of the Florida Keys and is experienced and knowledgeable in fishing the waters of Florida Keys with all kinds of tackle. Capt. John can provide you with a fishing trip that will meet your needs and dreams. Fishing, for Capt John is not just the opportunity to catch the fish of a lifetime, it is also about the peace and quite, the solitude, the lovely sunrises and sunsets and the thrill of the chase.
To book your next trip with Capt John contact him at 305-393-6844 or email him at captjohn@badfishcharters.com. You can find more info on Capt John Houpt and other great captains at www.SaltwaterStyle.com

Captain of the Week: Jesse Henry

2010-05-05T14:15:00.000-04:00

Captain of the Week: Capt. Jesse Henry

Captain Henry has been a licensed captain for 11 years, with 18 years of experience fishing the waters of Southern California, Baja Peninsula, mainland Mexico, Central America, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. He has an incredible zeal for offshore pelagic species such as marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi and yellowtail, to name a few. Captain Henry is also an accomplished hunter, focusing on North American big game with rifle or archery to upland game such as chukar quail and turkey. “Staying in the hunt is what keeps you alive and always working for that next outstanding experience,” he says.You can find Capt. Jesse onboard the Dog House fishing out of Southern California. Book your next charter with Capt. Jesse and Dog House Charters by giving him a call at 714-408-8452 or email him at jesse@fishdoghouse.com. You can find Capt Jesse and other great Captains on our Captain Page at www.saltwaterstyle.com.

Salty Girl of the Month - Lisa Jones Silvers

2010-04-30T16:11:00.001-04:00

Salty Girl of the Month - Lisa Jones Silvers

Lisa grew up in Georgia fishing on an open faced reel on rivers, ponds and creeks. Her favorite place to fish is in Tennessee is on what they call 58. Lisa’s most unusual catch is a very huge River turtle. Her favorite thing to have on the boat is sun tan lotion and sunflower seeds! And yes, my friends, she loves to spit them! lol

Lisa loves to catch and release largemouth bass and her favorite fish to eat is Talapia.

Lisa loves to Carolina Rig fish using a watermelon ZOOM brush hog and she has caught most of her fish by c-rigging. Lisa’s most memorable moment fishing is when she caught so many bass last year!

Lisa and a friend won a tournament in Tennessee on 58 in 2009. They won money plus Lisa won the biggest fish caught. She was also the only female in the tournament and she was proud!

Salty Girl of the Month - Jackie Wilcox

2010-04-14T13:06:00.002-04:00

Pictured: Jackie Wilcox and Capt. Pete Rae

Salty Girl of the Month – Jackie Wilcox

Jackie grew up in the Keys with a fishing rod in her hand. She can remember dolphin fishing with her dad when she was little and finding themselves thick in a pack of Schoolies. It was so thick the fish were bouncing off the boat. She can remember watching her dad grab them bare handed and throwing them in the boat faster than she could reel one in. She has learned a few things from her favorite Captain and her boyfriend, Captain Pete Rae. Jackie’s favorite vessel is the Sea Spud docked in Morehead City, NC. Her favorite place to fish is Isla Mujeres Mexico or in the Florida Keys where she grew up. Jackie prefers ultralite spinning tackle because it’s more fun to catch big fish on.

Her most unusual catch was deep dropping in Mexico and coming up with a 60 pound mystic grouper, a 30 pound strawberry grouper and a 20 pound queen snapper. She loved to watch them keep popping up. She made sure that they had wasabi on board for this massive catch.

Jackie is a firm believer in kissing your fish upon release. It has always given her luck and has brought them back bigger the following year. She got some great advice from Captain Anthony Mendillo from Isla Mujeres Mexico, who explained to her why God gave women hip bones. It’s the perfect place to plant the butt of my rod on. It also works wonders for all the tales told at the docks - those bruises support great fishing stories!

Her favorite thing to have on a boat (anyone who knows Jackie knows this) is Bain de Soleil Orange Gel #4. It gives her that tropical dark tan. (I have to concur – I love that stuff too! Jackie tells me that they now make a spray version… a must have for this summer season and it’s less oily!) Jackie’s two must haves while fishing is Miller Lite and Cheese-its! She claims that she can’t have one without the other. It’s a perfect small lunch and a great sea sick cure as well as a hangover remedy. Her favorite fish to catch and eat would be the Queen Snapper (pictured above). As soon as it’s cleaned right out of the box, Jackie has wasabi and soy sauce on a paper plate. You can always catch her eating it on the dock and still in her fishing clothes. Snapper is awesome when it’s fresh – and you can’t get any fresher than that!

Jackie’s favorite fish recipe is Captain Pete's Fried Snapper with Key Lime Butter Sauce. The snapper is fried in panko and covered with shredded parmesan cheese. Add some chopped green onion and tomato to the top and it’s smothered in sauce. (the sauce is a stick of melted butter, and a lot of lime juice).

She has lots of fishing memories but her top two would be Tarpon fishing in the Keys at night under the bridges and snaggin’ a big one. She out fished all the guys that night, she collected her own scale AND never spilt her beer with the boys. Her other fond memory was catching 29 sails in one day off Isla Mujeres in Mexico.

If you would like to book a charter with Capt. Pete Rae (Jackie’s boyfriend and favorite captain), please visit our website (under Captains) for his information.

Captain of the Week: Capt. Ron Moore

2010-04-05T17:07:00.000-04:00

Captain of the Week: Capt. Ron Moore

Known around Islamorada, Florida as Captain Ron (not the movie), he has fished the waters of Florida Keys, South Florida, and the Caribbean Islands from the age of 5. Captain Ron has 4 children and 7 grandchildren and loves to fish with the kids. Captain Ron is a member of the International Game Fish Association, National Association of Charter boat Operators, Bill fish Association, Islamorada Charter boat Operators, and the Islamorada Fishing Club. He is also a U.S. Merchant Marine Officer licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Capt. Ron's boat, Miller Time offers full, 3/4 or 1/2 day Islamorada offshore and reef fishing trips in the blue waters of the
Florida Keys in Islamorada, the sport fishing Capital of the World. For your comfort, our custom-built 44 ft. Marlago fishing boat is fully air conditioned, and offers a stable and smooth ride in spacious accommodations. She is one of the fastest, newest and cleanest charter boats in Islamorada. She offers a large air conditioned cockpit view with seating for six as well as for your fishing pleasure. The air conditioned salon is equipped with 2 large sofas and every comfort of home. Miller Time offers the best of Florida Keys fishing charters that take up to six people and supply all fishing licenses, ice and fishing gear.
Just hop aboard with your food and beverage, and don't forget the camera. We also offer fish mounting. Other trips include Evening shark and tarpon fishing, and our famous 12-hour dolphin and sword fishing.

Contact Capt Ron for your next charter at 305-304-9473 or visit their site at http://www.millertimesportfishing.com.

For more info on Capt Ron and other great captains, please visit our site: www.saltwaterstyle.com.

Captain of the Week: Capt. Tony DiSarro

2010-03-30T14:53:00.000-04:00

Captain of the Week: Capt. Tony DiSarro

Captain Tony Di Sarro is a full time sport fishing charter guide, who is fluent in both Spanish and Italian. He has fished Florida's West Coast for the past 3 years. He has lived and worked in Naples since 1973. He is married and has 4 sons and 6 grandchildren. Now retired from the construction industry, he has found his passion and is ready to share it with you! Based in Marco Island, Tandem Charters provides fun & productive on-the-water experiences year round for adults and children over 12 years old. When you select Capt. Tony, you can count on an enjoyable adventure with safety as the very highest priority.
Depending on the season, we will target off shore species including Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, Lane & Mangrove Snapper, Cobia & King Fish.
Near shore species include Speckled Trout, Pompano, Blue Fish, and the ever present Shark.
Catch and release is encouraged or they will gladly prepare your fillets for a gourmet dinner. Come and share with them the beautiful, healthy eco-system that is Marco Island and the near by Ten Thousand Islands. Unlimited adventures can be arranged for Dolphin watching, nature photography, swimming, snorkeling or just relaxing on your own private and pristine white sandy beach.
Contact Capt Tony at 239-250-5091 or email him directly at captaintony@tandemcharters.com or visit his website at www.tandemcharters.com. You can find Capt. Tony and other great captains on our site at http://www.saltwaterstyle.com.

Captain of the Week: Capt. J.W. Berry

2010-03-22T09:32:00.000-04:00

Captain of the Week: Capt. J.W. Berry

Capt. J.W. Berry runs offshore and inshore fishing charters out of Grand Isle, La. Come and experience some of the best fishing in the world. Tuna, wahoo, AJs, snapper, grouper, cobia, king mac and many more. Also, great inshore fishing for speck trout and redfish. You can call Capt. JW at 504-450-9796 or email him at jwberryfishing@aol.com.

Captain of the Week: Jake Hiles

2010-03-16T09:01:00.000-04:00

Captain of the Week: Jake Hiles

Virginia Beach, VA

Captain Jake Hiles has been fishing Virginia's waters since he was a small child. He has earned a Master Angler status and has earned expert angler awards several times from the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament for his accomplishments on the water in Virginia. He also has received numerous citations from the state of North Carolina for trophy fish caught.

Capt. Jake has fished all over the western hemisphere. He has fished all over the east coast of the United States from Florida to New York. He has fished in the Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas, throughout the Caribbean, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and Alaska, catching trophy fish all along the way. He has honed his skills as a mate and commercial fisherman in the mid-atlantic region and is skilled in catching anything the ocean has to offer from one pound spot and croaker to several hundred pound marlins and tunas. You will find Capt. Jake is very good at catching fish, and you will enjoy spending the day with him on the Matador.

Captain Jake is an expert Virginia fishing captain and is knowledgeable in all phases and styles of fishing in the Virginia Beach fishing region. From bottom fishing a bit closer to the beach for species like striper to offshore game fishing for billfish Captain Jake knows what techniques to use and when to use them to ensure his charter customers have the best chance and advantage possible to catch fish.
When you fish with Captain Jake you will find out immediately how friendly he is. Not only is he friendly but he displays an abundance of patience, a must have quality for a professional fishing Captain. He has patience to find the fish, patience to wait on the bite, and above all plenty of patience with his customers.
Maybe you aren't an an experienced angler and don't know what to expect on a charter fishing trip. Well rest easy as Captain Jake will make you feel absolutely comfortable and doesn't mind one bit sharing his expertise he has accumulated over his many years of fishing in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

For more information on Capt. Jake and other great captains, please visit our website: http://www.saltwaterstyle.com.

To contact Capt. Jake direct please visit his website: http://www.matadorcharters.com or call him at 757-749-6008 or matadorsportfishing@yahoo.com.

Salty Girl of the Month - Lindsay Rozier

2010-03-11T17:02:00.002-05:00

Salty Girl of the Month is Lindsay Rozier

Lindsay is from the fishing town, Pensacola, Florida. You can always find her fishing these days with her boyfriend Stephen. Her whole family has grown up around fishing. Her father is a captain and shares the same love for the sport. When she comes home her dad sets aside one day just for fishing with her.

While living in Charlotte, NC Lindsay participates in fishing tournaments. She fished hard and won BIG in these tournaments. The excitement of winning tournaments gave Lindsay her new passion, fishing. Lindsay finds herself reading fishing magazines and counting down the days till the next tournament. She can remember her very first tournament. She caught a first place Lady Fish. It was a little over 3 pounds but the biggest fish in that division. She was so excited and her dad being the coordinator of the tournament had to contain his excitement that his daughter had just won first place! It was a great day for the entire family.

Lindsay’s favorite reel is a Shimano Stella on a Calcutta rod. Her favorite fish to catch is the fighting Red Fish. Lindsay’s most unusual catch was a Lizard Fish that she caught over Thanksgiving. One of her must haves on the boat is her navy and lime green monogrammed hat. It’s her lucky charm as she has won every tournament with it! Her favorite thing to nibble on while fishing is oranges and Chex Mix – sweet and salty!

Lindsay’s tip is to wear the fish down! She has lost many fish by trying to pull them into the boat before they are ready. She always slowly pulls her rod tip up, bring the fish to her. She drops the rod, reeling the line as fast as she can while dropping the rod tip downward and maintaining tension on the line. This will keep the fish on the hook. It sounds like a lot of work but it comes from her dad, the expert!!

The best overall fishing memory for Lindsay is when she was a little girl. Her dad would take her to the shore and show her how to make knots on hooks and dig for sand fleas. It was so simple but so much fun and a great memory for Lindsay and her dad.