On this episode of Emerald Tails, CaptainNathan & Captain Jamie are fishing the Elizabeth Bottorf Memorial Redfish tournament, which allows for live bait. They head out with a cast net for some spanish sardines that Nathan knows are prevalent, to serve as their bait for the redfish tournament. However, they have a rough start to [...]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, the captains take advantage of open federal waters. They’re in search of red snapper, amberjack and other species that inhabit the reefs off the coast of Panama City, Florida. School is back in session locally, so they’ve got the ocean to themselves. About Emerald Tails Follow Captain Nathan Chennaux, [...]
While these two Canadian men certainly didn’t intend on actually catching any fish in this sinkhole in St. James, they did catch a lot of likes on social media. Shawn Pageot told CTV News it was his friend Joe Macdougall’s idea to stage the photos, which were snapped by another friend, George Hewitt. “He said, [...]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, Capt. Jamie and Capt. Nathan leave the shallow flat and venture out to explore some near-shore wrecks in the Gulf of Mexico. There doesn’t always have to be a plan! Some of the most successful days are when they just head out and go fishing. About Emerald Tails Follow [...]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, Capt. Todd & Capt. Jamie head out on the Sea Craft to catch some amberjack – the perfect fish for catch & release. Let’s see if the boys’ light tackle can handle the challenge. About Emerald Tails Follow Captain Nathan Chennaux, Captain Todd Jones and Captain Jamie Wilkinson as [...]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Nathan and Captain Ed of D.O.A. Lures take the towee boat on a late winter redfish adventure. With most of the country covered in snow, let’s see how Panama City Beach enjoys winter time. About Emerald Tails Follow Captain Nathan Chennaux, Captain Todd Jones and Captain Jamie Wilkinson [...]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Nathan teams up with Captain Ed of D.O.A. Lures for some flats fishing. They test out D.O.A.’s Sna-Koil and some of their other great offerings. About Emerald Tails Follow Captain Nathan Chennaux, Captain Todd Jones and Captain Jamie Wilkinson as they explore the pristine waters of the Emerald [...]
“I got one! I got one!” It’s the shout every companion of a new angler hopes to hear. It doesn’t matter how young or old, it’s an exclamation of pure excitement. Most of the fish you’ll target on early fishing adventures will be species known for biting pretty voraciously. We don’t want to fuss with [...]
Fishing really is a simple pursuit. That’s a big part of what makes it so much fun for so many. However, before you dive in (okay, bad pun), there are a few details you need to take care of. They are: Where to go fishing Buying your fishing license Understanding a few simple regulations Learning [...]
Keep It Simple When it comes to tackle, bait, methods, and attitude for first fishing adventures, the best advice is: KEEP IT SIMPLE. The less fuss there is for you and for a new angler, the more fun everyone will have. A simple fishing gear list is all you need to start reeling them in. [...]
