Here’s a recent group of great fishing, sailing, diving, lounging and general chaos photos from Ambergris Caye a few weeks ago. Good times with some great friends and anglers. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate a birthday. The bonefish, permit and tarpon were on fire and a big thanks to my favorite guide in the world, George Bradley. The lobster and conchs were plentiful and thank you to Genie Matura, Randy and Roberto. And finally, the birthday sailboat day to Caye Caulker and beyond was epic. Big thanks to our private captain, crew and private chef, Capt. Luis, Genie, Martin and Jose. Enjoy the photos. Cheers, E...

It’s been an incredible week of redfish and speckled trout trips at Redfish University. Some of the best bass anglers in the country have called Redfish University their saltwater home and we’ve been treating these talented anglers to some phenomenal inshore saltwater action. Pretty simple trips really, as these guys just need to be around redfish and trout… no problem at Redfish U. We’re concentrating on less pressured areas in pretty remote locations to secure huge numbers of both species. It’s great not to see another boat, or guide boats, all morning long as these much less experienced, tourist charters are still holding on to their limited speciality, Pensacola Pass fishing. This makes hiding much easier:). The early morning topwater action has been absolutely incredible with both large trout and redfish more than willing to pound our topwater Sebiles. We’re also getting in some bonus sight fishing opportunities with our more experienced anglers and the redfish have been extremely cooperative to say the least. A combination of Gulp! Shrimp, Jerkshads, Sand Eels and even some 2″ Crabs rigged properly will draw a fish with a well-placed cast. For more cloudy and wind-driven banks, a Johnson 1/4oz Gold Spoon is the best choice. Taking this run through late week and into Saturday, but taking the rest of the holiday weekend off to enjoy to time off from my favorite hobby. Cheers and thanks again, E...

Just returned from Belize and we’re picking up where we left off at Redfish University with some outstanding catches of redfish and speckled trout here in Pensacola. Starting at 500am to take advantage of a crazy topwater bite with the redfish and trout. Tossing Sebile Bongas into large schools of mullet to produce numerous speckled trout in the 15-22″ range and redfish from 23-30″. Off the banks on low tide and right on the banks at high. Later in the morning we switch to Gulp! 5″ Jerkshads to take even more quality redfish and larger speckled trout. Just finished a packed week of awesome trips and taking the weekend off. Back at it everyday next week! Thanks again, E....

April 23-May 1. It’s easy to see why Redfish University is the most popular choice for experienced anglers and anglers who demand the very best in saltwater fishing along the Gulf Coast. We’re finishing up a string of trips every morning at Redfish University and heading to Belize in the morning to my home away from home to hit the bones, permit and tarpon for a few weeks. Here in Pensacola, the redfish and speckled trout are flying in the boat. Fishing with some of the most experienced bass anglers in the Southeast region so my hobby has been pretty easy. Just get these guys around some fish and let them do their thing. Topwater Bongas, Gulp! Jerkshads and Johnson Gold Spoons are the top baits and catches of 15-20 redfish in the 23-30″ range and 40-60 quality speckled trout in coming extremely easy. Most fish are released and the anglers are taking just enough to eat for dinner. I’m outta here! E...

It’s been an incredible string of fantastic fishing days at Redfish University. The Redfish University clientele appreciates the challenging aspects of artificial-only angling and quite frankly, we consistently and I’ll dare say always, outfish anglers/guides using livebait. This is true for two reasons; covering productive water with unparalleled techniques and ALWAYS being in areas with large amounts of redfish and speckled trout. Starting our mornings with an effortless and peaceful ride on the new Pathfinder 23HPS, launching Sebile Bonga Minnows at rabid redfish and speckled trout and then sweeping them up on Gulp! Jerkshads, Shrimp and Johnson Gold Spoons. Our anglers are introduced to the absolute best saltwater fishing equipment every morning and the results speak for themselves. Here’s a few photos of this week’s favorite trip with a talented 6 year old angler named Trent. Anglers have been taking a few fish for dinner and we’re releasing the majority of the fish. Thanks, E Holstman Please click an image to...