On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Jamie Wilkinson and Captain Todd Jones are in St. Andrews with hot and windy weather, which can only mean one thing: snapper season. A popular time to fish, the Captains discuss the importance of heading onto the water early so you don’t miss out on an awesome day […]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Todd Jones and the crew flash back to October of 2018 when Florida saw the intense storm surges and destruction of Hurricane Michael. Making a quick decision to turn around and head home from a hunting trip, Captain Todd Jones and Captain Jamie Wilkinson return to Florida to […]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Nathan Chennaux and Captain Jamie Wilkinson discuss their love of fishing. Keeping it simple, the crew is in the water fishing with minimal equipment – and it’s looking good to catch some trout with both the tide and winds in their favor. Using live baits, Captain Nathan Chennaux […]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Jamie Wilkinson and Captain Nathan Chennaux discuss the different bays of Panama City Beach. Out of all the areas, Captain Nathan Chennaux’s personal favorite is East Bay which starts at an inter-coastal waterway, flowing through the southern part of Panama City. Head out on the bay to topwater […]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, the crew is in a pinch for bait. Being a fishing guide, a big stressor to going on fishing trips with clients is knowing where to get your live bait for your day on the water. Luckily, the crew has a group of guys who run bait barges rain […]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, the crew gets the spring and summer fishing season off to a great start in Panama City. It’s not too hot or cold, the water temperatures are coming up and bait is coming in, meaning great summer fishing for king fish, mahi, hammerjack and more. About Emerald Tails Follow […]
On this episode of Chasin’ the Sun…The old saying, “two’s company and three’s a crowd,” rings true when dolphins crash the pompano party Capt. Justin Leake and Capt. Travis Holeman had planned for their day of fishing the waters off Panama City Beach. Easing alongside the St. Andrews Pass jetties with side imaging sonar, the anglers marvel at the […]
Just about any time of the year, anglers can count on catching a red drum (“redfish”) in the waters off Panama City Beach, but encounters with its bottom dwelling cousin aren’t so common. This week, Capt. Justin Leake and guest angler Capt. Ricky McNaron happen onto a school of black drum and enjoy some arm tiring action. Watch […]
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to recreational fishing, being successful just might mean calling in a professional. Charter fishing guides can often be the difference between returning to the dock empty handed and landing that once in a lifetime trophy. Capt. Justin Leake and Capt. Travis Holeman, who have guided thousands of charter trips, reveal some […]
Country music star Lee Brice takes a break from songwriting and joins Capt. Justin Leake to explore Lake Powell, one of Florida’s largest coastal dune lakes. The Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling artist is in town working on his new album. “This part of the country has become like a second home and a very inspirational place for me,” says Brice, who wrote […]
It’s opening day of red snapper season, but the Chasin’ The Sun crew avoids the crowd and goes in search of huge pre-spawn redfish instead. Savvy anglers know that big reds crushing topwater baits is a thrill not to be missed. “Nowhere in the world will you find giant redfish on topwater like here in Panama City […]
Chasin’ The Sun co-hosts Capt. Justin Leake and Capt. Travis Holeman head out into the Gulf of Mexico on their first fishing trip since Hurricane Michael made landfall along the Northwest Florida coast. For local native Justin, getting back on the water brings a long-awaited sense of normalcy. While inland recovery efforts continue, the duo […]
Cruising swiftly and silently just beneath the surface, tarpon pass virtually unseen along the Panama City Beach coastline on their annual summer migration through the Gulf of Mexico. Unseen, that is, until Capt. Justin Leake sets the hook and gives beachgoers a front row seat to acrobatics fit for a “silver king.” “It’s like a […]
This week, a second look at some of the best angling action of the season as the Chasin’ The Sun crew chases migrating tarpon and inshore redfish. Capt. Justin Leake and local fishing guide Ricky McNaron patrol the tarpon migration route and locate a giant school of the elusive gamefish just a few hundred yards off the sandy […]
What do professional guides Capt. Justin Leake and Capt. Travis Holeman do on a rare day off from fishing with clients? They go fishing for fun! For many people, taking a little “R & R” means getting some rest and relaxation. But for our intrepid hosts, it means “rockin’ and reelin’” as they celebrate the first day of winter by heading […]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, winter time has set in along the Gulf Coast and the captains have a bad case of cabin fever. It’s time to head out on the water and see what’s biting – almaco jack aka black jack and amberjack. Captain Jamie & Captain Todd also discuss the differences between […]
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, […]
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, Capt. Nathan Chennaux and Capt. Jamie Wilkinson explore the fishing and food that make St. Andrews in Panama City a salty location. About Emerald Tails Follow Captain Nathan Chennaux, Captain Todd Jones and Captain Jamie Wilkinson as they explore the pristine waters of the Emerald Coast. Each episode will […]
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 Todd and Mark Nichols, founder of D.O.A. Fishing Lures, give some hungry amberjack a makeover. Watch more episodes of Emerald Tails About Emerald Tails Follow Captain Nathan Chennaux, Captain Todd Jones and Captain Jamie Wilkinson as they explore the pristine waters of the Emerald Coast. Each episode will […]
Captain Todd Jones and Captain Jamie Wilkinson looks to mix up a giant bowl of Gulf gumbo with their mixed bag of species – snapper, kingfish, and more. Watch more episodes of Emerald Tails About Emerald Tails Follow Captain Nathan Chennaux, Captain Todd Jones and Captain Jamie Wilkinson as they explore the pristine waters of […]
On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Jamie and Captain Nathan take the maiden voyage on their new lightweight technical skiff in search of wintertime redfish. Watch more episodes of Emerald Tails About Emerald Tails Follow Captain Nathan Chennaux, Captain Todd Jones and Captain Jamie Wilkinson as they explore the pristine waters of the Emerald […]
Does a detailed plan or a “go with the flow” approach give anglers the best chance for a successful fishing trip? If the guides are Chasin’ the Sun co-hosts Justin Leake and Travis Holeman, it depends on who you ask. In this episode, their stylistic differences are on full display as we take a closer […]
Co-host Justin Leake teams up with fellow Panama City Beach fishing guide Jordan Todd, who brings along his trusty companion Murphy, a Labrador retriever that accompanies him on most of his chartered trips. Watch more episodes of Chasin’ the Sun The combination of sunshine, warming water and high barometric pressure gives the anglers reason to […]
Rods and reels get left behind when the Chasin’ the Sun crew gets an old school, hands-on lesson in harvesting stone crab claws – one of the area’s most prized delicacies. Capt. Justin Leake and Capt. Travis Holeman are rookie crabbers, so they enlist the help of Justin Buxton, local restaurateur and stone crab aficionado. It’s late October, just […]
Redfish cruise the coastline and military jets streak across the sky as Capt. Justin Leake and Capt. Travis Holeman enjoy a beautiful but challenging day on the Gulf of Mexico in Panama City Beach. Our hosts head east from the St. Andrews Pass along the pristine, undeveloped coastline of Tyndall Air Force Base. On the […]
On this episode of Chasin’ the Sun, a winter wind blows through Panama City Beach, bringing with it new challenges for hosts Justin Leake and Travis Holeman, who must quickly adapt to the changing conditions. When the going gets tough, the tough still get out on the water – and that’s where the boys can […]
On this episode of Chasin’ the Sun, hosts Justin Leake and Travis Holeman set out for the marshy flats near Panama City Beach in search of redfish. This week, the crew knows they can’t get close enough to their target with conventional fishing boats, as the fish are cruising in only a few inches of […]
Hooks, lines and sinkers are necessary equipment for fishing, but when they end up interfering with the life of a sea turtle, the results are not very pretty. On this episode of Chasin’ the Sun, we learn about efforts to rehabilitate animals that survive potentially deadly interactions with anglers. Gulf World Marine Institute (GWMI) rescues, […]