Too many people have died at Gulf Coast beaches in Florida this week. But how, and why? Get the story here.

On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Jamie Wilkinson and Captain Todd Jones are in St. Andrews with hot and windy weather, which can only mean one thing: snapper season. A popular time to fish, the Captains discuss the importance of heading onto the water early so you don’t miss out on an awesome day [...]

On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Todd Jones and the crew flash back to October of 2018 when Florida saw the intense storm surges and destruction of Hurricane Michael. Making a quick decision to turn around and head home from a hunting trip, Captain Todd Jones and Captain Jamie Wilkinson return to Florida to [...]

On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Nathan Chennaux and Captain Jamie Wilkinson discuss their love of fishing. Keeping it simple, the crew is in the water fishing with minimal equipment – and it’s looking good to catch some trout with both the tide and winds in their favor. Using live baits, Captain Nathan Chennaux [...]

On this episode of Emerald Tails, Captain Jamie Wilkinson and Captain Nathan Chennaux discuss the different bays of Panama City Beach. Out of all the areas, Captain Nathan Chennaux’s personal favorite is East Bay which starts at an inter-coastal waterway, flowing through the southern part of Panama City. Head out on the bay to topwater [...]

On this episode of Emerald Tails, the crew is in a pinch for bait. Being a fishing guide, a big stressor to going on fishing trips with clients is knowing where to get your live bait for your day on the water. Luckily, the crew has a group of guys who run bait barges rain [...]

On this episode of Emerald Tails, the crew gets the spring and summer fishing season off to a great start in Panama City. It’s not too hot or cold, the water temperatures are coming up and bait is coming in, meaning great summer fishing for king fish, mahi, hammerjack and more. About Emerald Tails Follow [...]

On this episode of Chasin’ the Sun...The old saying, “two’s company and three’s a crowd,” rings true when dolphins crash the pompano party Capt. Justin Leake and Capt. Travis Holeman had planned for their day of fishing the waters off Panama City Beach. Easing alongside the St. Andrews Pass jetties with side imaging sonar, the anglers marvel at the [...]

Just about any time of the year, anglers can count on catching a red drum (“redfish”) in the waters off Panama City Beach, but encounters with its bottom dwelling cousin aren’t so common. This week, Capt. Justin Leake and guest angler Capt. Ricky McNaron happen onto a school of black drum and enjoy some arm tiring action. Watch [...]

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to recreational fishing, being successful just might mean calling in a professional. Charter fishing guides can often be the difference between returning to the dock empty handed and landing that once in a lifetime trophy. Capt. Justin Leake and Capt. Travis Holeman, who have guided thousands of charter trips, reveal some [...]