Conch Republic Independence...Update and the Backstory

Conch Republic Independence...Update and the Backstory

Its always a fun week, and this year brings renewed energy and excitement. Maybe we can be thinking this way: "Good things come to those who wait." Here's the link to...
29 Favorites about Key West.

29 Favorites about Key West.

For the “Leaplings” celebrating their actual birthday this year, here are our 29 favs about Key West. These are in no particular order, except the 1st one. The People. The...
Five Steps to Building the Perfect Rum Bar

Five Steps to Building the Perfect Rum Bar

Five Steps to Building the Perfect Rum Bar
Fishing With Dogs

Fishing With Dogs

I think I’m right here…most dogs love the water. Our Ella is the leader of that pack. A recent quiet Sunday morning, Grace and I decided to hit the beach...
A jeep, a beach, a pooch and…

A jeep, a beach, a pooch and…

…some time to chill. Ever hit one of those moments where you just need to kick back by yourself a bit? And, as one beer slogan puts it - “find...
Gone Fishing

Gone Fishing

Every so often, you just need to hang the “gone fishing” sign on the front door and get the line wet. This time, brought my 90-year old Dad down for...
...better than no breath at all.

...better than no breath at all.

If you happen to make your way down to Key West these days, most folks will tell you the place to be is anywhere and everywhere on Duval Street. We...
Whew…this didn’t end well.

Whew…this didn’t end well.

Needed to refind my mojo, so snuck away to catch some open water fishing in the Pacific. Usually I rumble around Panama or Costa Rica. This year, ended up a...
The Zen of Surf Fishing

The Zen of Surf Fishing

A soft thump in the sand… and in seconds a rod was missing. Our 12 ft. surf rod (w/braided line) was ripped out of the holder, flew through the surf,...
The Event

The Event

N 09° 04.28 W084° 45.94 Depth: 548 Ft.   Quepos Billfish Cup Marina Pez Vela Quepos, Costa Rica      Lines in.   The mechanics of running a big prize,...