Sebastian Inlet Kayak Fly Fishing

Yesterday Bill Grady and I launched our kayaks at 6:00am on the south side of Sebastian Inlet. My first fishing trip out since the DOA tournament in Stewart, Florida.

Bill is the best fly tyer I know and is second to none in sight fishing. There is no better way to improve your skills than to fish with someone better than yourself. He caught the first fish of the day, a 4lb. Bluefish that put a serious bend in his rod. After that excitement, I followed with a 6lb. Jack on a Spook Jr.

In the afternoon, we drifted onto a shallow grassy area loaded with Black Drum and Sheepshead. The grass was super thick and the fish were skittish. We were unable to get a hookup. Just as we were leaving the flat, a large Permit started tailing along the edges. Bill got two shots at him before the Permit decided to go elsewhere where he would not have to deal with the likes of us.

The afternoon became very windy and that made the end of the eight mile kayak trip quite a challenge. Then the rains came. I am feeling the challenge in my muscles today, but always worth the pain after a great day of fishing.

Gone Fishing!

Dave Justice

Fly Fishing Justified

My name is Dave Justice. Like a lot of us these days I work hard and long hours, but when I do get lucky enough to escape the office you will likely find me in my kayak with a fly rod in hand. I love the outdoors and, for me, there's no better way to experience nature than backcountry fly fishing. As we all have heard many times before, "Trout do not live in ugly places."

I am a very lucky man to have found my passions in life: my wife, fly fishing and the Everglades…..and in that order, just in case my wife is looking.

I will share my fly fishing adventures here because the next best thing to fishing is talking about fishing.

I would love to hear all about your fishing adventures. Please share your fish stories by commenting.

Gone Fishing!
Dave Justice