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 [...]
