By Capt. Adam Morley Hey fellow anglers, Capt. Adam Morley here with the latest scoop on the St. Augustine fishing scene. Now, I’ve been away in Nashville for an outdoor expo, but the word on the water is that the bite has been nothing short of fire leading up to an impending front. You know how it goes; fronts can be a bit of a mood-killer for most fish, especially in the flats and creeks. However, there’s a silver lining – sheepshead and snook seem to thrive in these unsavory conditions. Let’s talk sheepshead. These crafty critters are biting in…
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Reel in the New Year!
Ahoy, anglers! It’s Capt. Adam Morley here with your first fishing report of the new year from the picturesque waters of St. Augustine. And let me tell you, 2024 kicked off with a bang, bringing us some absolutely beautiful conditions on the very first day. Now, the real star of the show has been the sheepshead bite stealing the spotlight. These crafty critters are putting on a show around rocks, docks, and pilings. Fiddler crabs have been playing hard to get, but fear not, sand fleas are the go-to alternative for those looking to land these elusive fish. For the…
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Merry Fishmas!
By Capt. Adam Morley On a chilly morning, as winter’s embrace touched the Matanzas River with a festive crispness, my friends Mike, also known as the St. Augustine Sandman, and Jake joined me aboard the skiff, eager to unwrap the secrets hidden beneath the cool, clear waters. The flats, like a snowy canvas, seemed to be holding their breath, creating an illusion of stillness in the holiday air. As I guided the skiff through the shallows, the riverbed revealed its own kind of holiday magic. Initially appearing devoid of life, it was a quiet prelude to the enchanting spectacle awaiting…
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New St. Johns County Program Aims to Protect Seniors, Recover Lost Funds
A new program called Seniors vs. Crime has been launched in St. Johns County, Florida, to protect senior citizens from scams and frauds. The initiative, announced by Attorney General Ashley Moody and St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick, will operate from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s South Regional Operations Center. The program will be staffed by volunteers, known as Senior Sleuths, who will educate seniors about scams and help those who have been scammed. The program has already secured an estimated $2.4 million in financial relief for seniors statewide last year, and $7.9 million since 2019. The program also provided…
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