On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Nathan Chennaux and Captain Jamie Wilkinson discuss their love of fishing. Keeping it simple, the crew is in the water fishing with minimal equipment – and it’s looking good to catch some trout with both the tide and winds in their favor. Using live baits, Captain Nathan Chennaux [...]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Jamie Wilkinson and Captain Nathan Chennaux discuss the different bays of Panama City Beach. Out of all the areas, Captain Nathan Chennaux’s personal favorite is East Bay which starts at an inter-coastal waterway, flowing through the southern part of Panama City. Head out on the bay to topwater [...]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, the crew is in a pinch for bait. Being a fishing guide, a big stressor to going on fishing trips with clients is knowing where to get your live bait for your day on the water. Luckily, the crew has a group of guys who run bait barges rain [...]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, the crew gets the spring and summer fishing season off to a great start in Panama City. It’s not too hot or cold, the water temperatures are coming up and bait is coming in, meaning great summer fishing for king fish, mahi, hammerjack and more. About Emerald Tails Follow [...]
Setting up a tent is easy to do, but knowing exactly where to place it can make a big difference when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. If you’re staying at a campground, you might not have control over all of these factors, but the article will still be helpful. Here are three [...]
Scientists from NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) and Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) combined findings from various global, peer-reviewed publications that compared fish communities on artificial and natural reefs. Artificial reefs, which can be made from vessels, concrete pipes, and bridge pieces, are intentionally placed on the seafloor and can be effective [...]
Before we get to the best evaporative cooling hats (which will change your life), what exactly is evaporative cooling? Have you ever seen someone dunk their cap in the water on a hot summer day? What they’re doing is taking advantage of a straightforward principle that results in a lower body temperature. When water converts [...]
The Waffles Fam has an epic day on the water fishing redfish down on the Port Aransas Jetty in Texas. Successful day with 34, 42, 43 and 45 inch redfish!
Fried shrimp, steamed shrimp, grilled shrimp, plastic shrimp? Everyone and every saltwater fish loves shrimp. If you know how to effectively use a plastic shrimp, you are well on your way to catching every gamefish that patrols the saltwater flats and marsh. Captain Joey Farah is here to tell us his favorite ways to rig [...]
It’s easy to find things to complain about on long hikes. You’re hot, your legs are sore, you’re cold, etc. These can usually be overcome mentally, but there’s one thing that will get the best of you every time: blisters. So, let’s talk blister prevention. If you get a blister, you’re in trouble, because you have [...]
