Scott Sommerlatte

Scott Sommerlatte

So You Want a Tarpon on Fly?

Yep folks, it is that time of year and spring fever has overwhelmed and consumed me. And, by spring fever,...

Gettin’ Jiggy

My guide buddy, Wright Taylor of Florida, always gives me a hard time about my old-school ways. No matter what...

Trolling Motors for Fly-Fishing

A frequent question I hear from friends and clients is: "Should I put a trolling motor on my fly-fishing skiff?"My...

Elevation

From which fork in the road to take all the way down to whether to eat out or stay home,...

Here to There and Back Again

Circa the late 80s, adolescence nearly over (some may argue that); I had already been blessed to catch more fish...

Dressing for Winter

We have been blessed thus far with a very nice autumn weather pattern. Heck, at the time of this writing,...

Exciting Times in Fly Tying

Back in the fall of 2007, I was the least interesting of five presenters hired by the Uptown Angler in...

A Guide’s Life: Fly Fishing and Friendship

I have said it a thousand times, so I guess this will be number 1001the Good Lord has blessed me...

Tying with Epoxy

Over the years there has be a huge debate over what is considered to be a fly. There are quite...

Skiffs for Fly Fishing

"What is the perfect boat for fly-fishing the Texas coast?" Over the years I have run a variety of boats...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Soft-Shell Crab Po’ Boys

Po’Boy style seafood sandwiches are always a treat no matter whether you use shrimp, oysters, or fresh catch-of-the-day fish fillets. ...

Hashbrown-Crusted Breakfast Casserole

Chicken-Fried Oysters with Pico Cream

Upcoming

Riding Out the Shift: From October’s High Tides to the Promise of Cold Fronts

Traveling with a “Baby” Shield