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Smallmouth
by Brad Bohen
A stocky Flambeau River smallmouth bass (northern Wisconsin) - courtesy of the Musky Country Outfitters.
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PJ Smith ofNaperville, Illinois
Rod: 4 wt. Sage Lightline
Reel: Galvan 4 wt.
Fly: Slumpbuster (Olive/Crawdad Orange), Red Conehead
Area: Southwest Wisconsin
Magazine/Blog: The Drake
Capt. Dan Malzone
Tampa, FL
813-831-4052, 813-833-0312
http://www.Flyfishingtampabay.com
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Area: Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, Sarasota, Homosassa
Species: Tarpon, Mackerel, Trout
Information
Capt. Dan started fly fishing in early 60’s in fresh water and moved to saltwater late 60’s. He was one of the front runners of fly fishing at Homosassa in 1975 where he learned the area from well known guide Capt. Gary Maconi and Norman Duncan (Duncan Loop). A three-time winner of the MET fishing tournament fly division for mackerel, trout, mutton snapper, Capt. Dan also is a two-time IGFA world record holder for tarpon on fly. He also guided Dr. Clyde Balch to new IGFA world record for tarpon on fly.
He guided his wife to winning Hillsborough Tarpon Tournament for largest tarpon ladies division, overall tournament champion, most releases and combined weight champion. His flies have been featured in the Orvis catalog. Capt. Dan is a member of the IGFA, Florida Outdoor Writers Association, Florida Keys Guides Association, Miami Rod & Reel Club and FCA. He is sponsored by Mercury Marine, Maverick Boats and is an Orvis endorsed guide for the west coast of Florida.
