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Why it's Worth It - Cheeca Lodge and Spa

Why it's Worth It - Cheeca Lodge and Spa

Cheeca Lodge & Spa has been a pillar in the upper Keys since 1946. Today, it continues to set the standard in luxurious accommodations for anglers traveling to fish the world-famous turquoise blue waters surrounding the area. Explore the 1,100-foot private beach studded with palm trees, fish off the 525-foot wooden pier, enjoy a dip in one of the heated swimming pools, and relax after a day of fishing with the perfect spa package. For the nonanglers in the family, there are shaded cabanas on th

Salt. Water. Quality

Salt. Water. Quality

It's a bright Florida day as Captain Gabrielle Mercado reverses her Lady Luck Adventure charter boat out of the slip and motors towards the Choctawhatchee Bay. The emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico are just over the dunes in the intracoastal waterway, and she keeps a close eye on her GPS as she moves against the waves. Every month Captain Mercado collects water quality data and samples for local nonprofit Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA). CBA staff use the data to inform the public

11/10/2019Erika Zambello
Why You Should Target Redfish This Fall

Why You Should Target Redfish This Fall

Ah, Redfish — red drum, channel bass, puppy drum, spottail bass, or simply red, by whatever name you know them, this species has become a sought after game fish for fly anglers in the past few years. Known for that beautiful red hue, the flash of gold in the sunlight, and that telltale black dot, Redfish is a hard fighting fish that can be found tailing the flats like permit as they scrounge the bottom for crabs, shellfish, shrimp, or anything tasty. Scientists believe that the black dot near th

10/9/2019Jen Ripple