THE FORGOTTEN ANGLER

The only place to stay current on the latest manic ramblings from the Florida Panhandle.

CHEEKY FLY REELS, THE OFFICIAL REEL OF THE FORGOTTEN ANGLER

Friday, September 12, 2025

HOW WE ROLL ON THE FORGOTTEN COAST, DJ BUTCH "MY SIDE" VIDEO

 

Monday, September 8, 2025

KEVIN TRIES TO BLOCK ME FROM FISHING ON THE BEACH. WHAT I DID ABOUT IT....

 

While taking care of normal surf fishing business on Perdido Key, I had one of the "cabana boys" try and block me in while fishing a spot I had been at since before sunrise. The state of Florida has a statute that protects beach fisherman from harassment, so I simply held my ground and kept fishing all morning while he ground his teeth and was forced to eat his pride. Check out this video and you will understand what these clowns try to do to intimidate the fisherman who do not know they are protected by law in Florida. Hold your ground gang and fish away!

Saturday, February 8, 2025

This New Leader Material May Change The Way We Fish Surf Forever, Perdido Leader.

A new leader material from Panhandle Salt. Introducing Perdido Leader, a game changer for surf fishing.

Friday, December 22, 2023

WADE FISHING FOR SHARKS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS WITH THE FLY ROD!

With a one day window to grab the fly rod and drive down to the Florida Keys, you have to fish whatever hand you are dealt with the weather, water clarity and tides. Plenty of shots were had on this day including a giant tarpon shot while wade fishing off of one of my favorite beaches to fish in the middle keys. There are so many opportunities to chase dozens of species in the keys from the sand, here are a few of them...

Monday, December 11, 2023

BONITO FROM THE BEACH ON THE FLY ROD, IMPOSSIBLE?

When the Bonito are here on the gulf coast of Florida, there will inevitably be a week or two when it is possible to cast a fly at the schools from the beach. It is not the easiest way to take a fish with a fly rod, however it is possible, and on the right day, with the proper wind, tide and currents, you can have days when the shots at these schools go on for hours. A 7-9 wt. fly rod will get this done for you and these mini Tuna will give you all you can handle during the battle. Any of your favorite minnow imitations will work if you are persistent. Hook up and hang on for the fly fishing experience of a lifetime off the beach!