By Sue Cocking, Guy Harvey Outpost Travel Journalist scocking@guyharveyoutpost.com The Blazing Mako Tournament and Festival June 17-19 at the Islander, a Guy Harvey Outpost in Islamorada, will showcase …
Historical Collection of IGFA Hall of Famer William "Billy" Pate to be Auctioned Off My 19th in Islamorada
1 May 20121:59 PM
The entire historical collection of IGFA Hall of Famer Billy Pate will be auctioned off Saturday, May 19th at the Pate residence in Islamorada, FL. Included will be the trophy art collection of various artists: Guy Harvey, R.H. Lichitenwalner, 19 Millard Wells watercolors (several from the 1970s), T. Borski and others. Billy’s fly rod collection includes several rods used by him during his world record tarpon, sailfish, and marlin fishing tournaments. Also showcased will be assorted flyrods and reels, along with hundreds of tarpon, sailfish, and marlin flies. Don’t miss the world-record mounts such as tarpon, sailfish, marlin, and more. This collection also includes books, photographs, photo albums, and other Pate memoribilia, clothing, fishing gear and more!
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Infectious enthusiasm could easily be the catch phrase for fishing on <a title="Bouncer's Dusky" href="http://www.captbouncer.com/">Bouncer's Dusky</a>. For a big and energetic guy Bouncer always manages to convey the best of humanity. He is known for always treating people with kindness and dignity. On top of that he is a fabulous fisherman. His clients have caught a long list of World Record fish. He is just as proud of all the families who fish with him and all the kids who can say they caught their "First ________ (fish in the blank)" fishing with Bouncer.
Congratulations Bouncer on an honor well deserved! Check out Fishing with Bouncer on the web at: <a title="www.captbouncer.com" href="http://www.captbouncer.com/charter.htm">http://www.captbouncer.com/charter.htm</a> https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/congratulations-bouncer/){kind=link}
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Miami native Capt. Joe Gonzalez has joined the <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/adventures/fishing.html">Guy Harvey Outpost Outfitter </a>program. Gonzalez is a world class flats guide. Joe is a modest gentleman who with a quick wit and an osprey's eyes. At Guy Harvey Outpost we keep out eyes open for excellent guides.
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With Joe's accomplishments it is easy to see that he is at the top of the game.
* Capt. Joe has tagged over 1500 bonefish. More than any other guide in the world.
* Capt. Joe has won <a href="http://www.bonefishtarpontrust.org/">Bonefish Tarpon Trust </a>’s Project Permit twice.
* Capt. Joe served on Bonefish Tarpon Trust's Expert Bonefish Panel at the BTT Symposium.
* Capt. Joe is the second recipient of the Jose Wejebe Professional Guide Award.
Capt. Joe works with the University of Miami’s Bonefish Research team.
Capt. Joe Gonzalez is a regular on the salt water seminar circuit. You will find him sharing his skills and techniques at the <a href="http://www.igfa.org/">IGFA</a>'s Tarpon Tune-up and <a href="http://www.saltwatersportsman.com/">Saltwater Sportman</a> ’s Seminar Series. You can also find Joe on TV on shows like <a href="http://flatsclass.com/">Flats Class TV </a>with CA Richardson, <a href="http://www.bass2billfish.com/">Bass2Bills</a> with Peter Miller and <a href="http://www.sportsmansadventures.com/?q=node/2">Sportsman’s Adventures </a>with Rick Murphy just to mention a few.
Fly and light tackle fishing are Joe’s forte. He focuses his efforts on Biscayne Bay, Flamingo and the Florida Keys. On the Funny Bone you will get shots at Tarpon, Bonefish and even the elusive permit. Add snook, redfish, trout and sharks on light tackle and it is “Game On!” Given Joe's knowledge of his quarry and his involvement with ongoing science projects we encourage you to participate in these programs and to learn a little bit extra while you are out on the water.
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Capt. Joe is not just a great fishing guide, he is very sharp. Joe’s straight face belies the tales he tells; so be ready to have your leg pulled. And bring your “A” game if you want a lot of laughs.
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Weather you are an accomplished angler or need some tips on your technique; you will enjoy your time on the Funny Bone.
Tournaments, holidays and weekends get booked early so please plan ahead. Mid-week charters are easier to book and give you the added advantage of less competition on the water. Capt. Joe is on the Pro-Staff of <a href="http://www.aftco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AFTCO</a>, <a href="http://hellsbayboatworks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hell’s Bay Boatworks</a>, <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Raymarine Electronics</a>, <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Costa Del Mar Sunglasses</a> and <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Evinrude Motors</a>.
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The <a href="http://lionfish.gcfi.org/index.php">Invasive Lionfish Web Portal</a> has been created by a team of scientists, resource managers, NGO staff, professors and Ph. D. students to create a single source to answer questions with credible information. The Portal features photos, videos, fact sheets, multimedia, class room resources and social media links. The information and sources have been vetted by the team.
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Do you need to learn Lionfish first aide? Click the bright red What to do if stung button at the top of the page.
Are you interested in researching a particular aspect of the Lionfish invasion? There is a searchable directory of research papers.
Do you have a some cool Lionfish photos/video to share? Enter the Image or Video Contests.
Do you have a great Lionfish recipe you want to share? Enter the recipe Contest.
The Invasive Lionfish Web Portal partners include:
<a href="http://www.reef.org/lionfish">Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)</a>
<a href="http://coastalscience.noaa.gov/research/pollution/invasive/">NOAA, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science</a>
<a href="http://nas.er.usgs.gov">USGS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species</a>
<a href="http://www.conanp.gob.mx">Comision National Areas Naturales Protegidas</a>
<a href="http://craiglaymanlab.com">The Layman Lab at NC State University</a>
<a href="http://hixon.science.oregonstate.edu/content/research">The Hixon Lab at Oregon State University</a>
<a href="http://www.mona.uwi.edu/cms/dayne.html">The Buddo Lab at the University of the West Indies</a>
<a href="http://johnfbruno.web.unc.edu">The Bruno Lab at the University of North Carolina-CH</a>
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