Interview: Kevin Shaw of Stiffy
Interview: Kevin Shaw of Stiffy Brand Products
Skiff Republic: We’re here today talking with Kevin Shaw, who started Stiffy Brand products in 1991. Welcome, Kevin. Kevin Shaw: How are you doing? MP3 … Listen to the full interview...
Chris Morejohn: Carving Wood and Wind
I had the pleasure of Skyping with Chris Morejohn for an hour or two yesterday, catching up on his evolving life story. Even if you’ve never heard of Chris, you’ve benefited from his perspicacity. He was the leading force in the use of foam core and in progressive styles of hull lay-up in the [...]
New Gear: Plano Flex N Go Satchel
Plano’s fully interchangeable Flex ‘N Go Tackle Satchel stands upright like a briefcase and features adjustable built-in storage with a deep bin on one side and framework for a pair of swappable Plano 3600 StowAway® boxes on the other – each Stowaway held securely with a flexible strap.
Chris Morejohn: Carving Wood and Wind
I had the pleasure of Skyping with Chris Morejohn for an hour or two yesterday, catching up on his evolving life story. Even if you’ve never heard of Chris, you’ve benefited from his perspicacity. He was the leading force in the use of foam core and in progressive styles of hull lay-up in the [...]
Video: “Save the Sawfish”
PRESSLAUNCH (www.presslaunch.us) produced this video for the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and Hell’s Bay. It features Hell’s Bay owner Chris Peterson, the Miami Herald’s Sue Cocking, IGFA president Rob Kramer, University of Florida scientist George Burgess, and a guide out of Bud N’ Mary’s. The video is a truly unique look at Florida’s largest inshore [...]
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Video Profile: Harry Spear
David Mangum just produced this engaging video profile of Harry Spear, one of the legends of Keys guiding and now a custom skiff builder. Some great personal and historical detail here. ”The best boat is the simplest boat that you can have to do the job,” says Spear.
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“Bass Professor” Doug Hannon Dies at Age 66
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Florida Governor Proclaims March “Seagrass Awareness Month”
Governor Rick Scott proclaimed March 2013 Seagrass Awareness Month, the 12th annual statewide recognition from the Executive Office of the Governor. As the governor’s office says, awareness of seagrass and its integral role in the marine ecosystem will help to create an understanding of the way seagrass damage can impact both the economic and ecological [...]
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