Getting there is half the fun
By Nathan & Ted Miller Experiencing a boat crossing from the east coast of Florida to the Bahamas can be a lot of fun. There is something magical about a family vacation in a tropical destination, and running the ocean to get there. Over the years I have heard great stories shared by my wife [...]
Tips for fishing the finicky cobia
By Nathan & Ted Miller With the vernal equinox, the month of March marks the beginning of spring. Days will become longer and sea surface temperatures will begin to increase as we move away from the colder winter months. March offers great offshore action as pelagic species migrate along the edge of the Gulf Stream. [...]
Fly Fishing: Principle Number 2
Years ago the Federation of Fly Fishers’ dedicated fly casters set forth five principles for a good fly cast. They determined that many casters would have different styles of casting but in order to make a good cast they all will incorporate these five principles. Last month we covered the first principle, which was to [...]
High Speed Trolling
February marks a time when weather patterns can be unpredictable. Low pressure and cold fronts push through, creating wet conditions for several days, followed by high pressure and high winds. These conditions, along with dense fog, are common during this time of the year making it difficult to safely make the long 60+ mile run [...]
Commit to do something new: fish with fly
The beginning of a new year marks a time of commitments and resolutions for many of us. Whether the resolution is made regarding one’s health, or a re-commitment to personal and/or professional goals, resolutions have a couple of common characteristics: either commit to doing better something you already do, or commit to doing something new. [...]
The Miller Brothers
Scrolling through pictures on my cell phone taken over the past year I am reminded how fortunate we are to live in such a great part of Florida. An occasional glance through an old photo album such as this can serve as a reminder of great times shared with family. Additionally, it can inspire us [...]
Merritt Island in November
By Nathan & Ted Miller Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is a major migratory destination for wintering ducks along our Atlantic flyway. It consists of 140,000 acres of saltwater estuaries and marshes, and freshwater impoundments, and is roughly a two-hour drive from Jacksonville. My father introduced my brothers and me to Merritt Island at early [...]
October marks fall flounder fishing
By Nathan & Ted Miller – The month of October is one of my favorite times of the year. Football season (both college and the Jaguars) are in full swing and the weather begins to shift towards cooler temperatures. It also brings a little excitement for kids with the much-anticipated trip to the pumpkin patch [...]
