I fish because I love to fish. I've been at it a long time. I don't try to set records. I don't try to win tournaments. I don't try to collect sponsors.
I love being outdoors, on the water. I fish because I love to fish. I'd like to think I'm fairly competent at it.
I do my best to give everyone who fishes with me the best day I possibly can. Oftentimes the fish cooperate. Sometimes they don't. Either way I make the best of it.
I love my anglers. I treat them, and the other fishermen I share the water with, the way I would like to be treated. Being human I sometimes err. If I upset you please let me know. I will apologize and do my best to make it right.
I have a sense of humor. It's a little off the main stream. :-) Really.
A graduate of the University of Masachusetts, I've been in central Florida since 1984. I started guiding the lagoon system in 1987. I quit my teaching job (eighth grade science) and went full time as a guide in 1996. Been at it ever since. Don't know what else I'd do. Nothing I would rather do.
I communicate. I teach. I write a blog every week. I write magazine articles. Books I've authored include:
-Redfish on the Fly
-Flyrodding Florida Salt
-Fishing Florida's Space Coast
-Fishing the Everglades
I also give Show and Tell seminars periodically on the Indian River Lagoon, locally, in Titusville. I teach fishing classes at Brevard Community College, Titusville campus. It's good to share what you know.
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born cambridge massachusetts planet earth 1952 graduated medford high school 1970 drafted 1972, two fabulous years in the us army bachelor of science university of massachusetts 1980 married susan surprise 1980 moved to florida 1984 son maxx showed up 1988 son alex showed up 1990 first book (fishing the everglades) published 1993 life keeps rolling along
Please come fish with me. We'll both learn something. And we'll have fun!
Call or email to discuss your central Florida fishing adventure! 407.977.5207, john@spottedtail.com