Meanwhile, somewhere in the Keys...

As I sit here watching the snow fall silently outside the window, (wishing it was spring or that I was somewhere warm) I recieve this email from Team Headhunters in the Florida Keys. Guide Mike Kuhnert is down to spend a week or two fishing with Mark before they return to Craig. They've been spending plenty of time on the water, usually with Capt. Scott Yetter. Looks like they had some success today, despite what appears to be some pretty windy conditions.

Here's a picture of Mike who caught his first Permit. What a beauty. Glad Kuhnert is getting some good fishing in before he heads back to dreary old Montana. Nothing in the world beats a Permit! Looks like Capt. Scott put him in the right position to close the deal. OK Mike, you've got that out of the way, now it's time to get back to reality. Word is, he and Mark are heading to Key West this evening for some naked bull riding...not sure what that's all about, but I hope they shower up afterwords.

Mark looks pretty happy with this Jack, and he should be. Though not one of the big three, Jacks put up a great fight. Watching a Jack (or group of them) chasing your fly or lure is about as exciting as it gets, especailly for a trout fisherman accustomed to the gentle rise of a sipping Brown Trout. They are voracious predators. On a windy day in the Keys, Jacks can really save the day. Cuda, shark or Jack...I vote for the Jack any day!

Have fun guys. Spring is on the way, and you'll both be rowing for dollars before you know it.