Everybody has his or her own little secret for how to get rid of that fishy odor after a long successful day on the water. Whether you’re cleaning fish filth from your hands or your boat and gear, this is the answer. I was pretty skeptical about any product making this claim, so on my last fishing excursion to St. George Island I tested out Thee Fisherman’s Soap, and now I can say that this is MY little secret for getting rid of fish odor. Check it out on their website, and when you do I’m sure you, too, will give it your seal of approval.
New to the market, Thee Fisherman’s Soap is looking for customers and distributors alike. If you’re interested in trying or carrying this great new product, go to their website for info on how to do so, today! It comes in 1 and 4-ounce bottles (a little goes a long way), and at less than $6 for the 4-ounce bottle, it makes a great holiday stocking stuffer for your smelly fishing buddy! http://fishermanssoap.com/
This nifty device has so many applications we can’t begin to name them all. Whether you spend your time working in the garden or out on the flats, poling silently under the sun hunting the elusive bonefish, the Coolwear system has you covered!
The Coolwear Personal Cooling System provides portable cooling indoors and outdoors. Simply add water, place it around your neck and turn it on. It’s a comfortable, convenient alternative to personal cooling fans and other personal cooling products, and does a far better job. It can even help you keep your cool if you need to turn off the air conditioning at home to save money.
This is another great product from the famously innovative company, ThermaCELL. Go to their website to see the Coolwear Personal Cooling System and all of their other fine outdoor products. For only $29.99 it makes a useful and much appreciated holiday gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life. http://www.thermacell.com/
As featured in our "Sea to Seasonings" column!
Capt. Pete Rapps has searched high and low to find the highest quality growers and importers of all-natural individual spices to blend his famous seasonings. Most seasoning mixes you find on the market today are loaded with salt. Not Pete’s! You will find he went very light on the salt, and in fact, uses only a small amount of the finest sea salts in his blends. Captain Rapps Seasonings can be used on all types of meats, vegetables, and dips—not just fish! With a 100% customer satisfaction rating, this package will add a zest to any dish.
For the holidays, Capt. Rapps is offering free shipping on his 6-pack variety boxes. Purchase for your own pleasure, or help a friend cook like a chef by sending a box of seasonings as a gift.
Each gift box comes with one of each of the following, or mix and match any 6.
1) Naples Steak Quake - Steak Seasoning
1) Bonita Bayou - Cajun Seasoning
1) Everglades City All Y'all - Seafood Seasoning
1) Chokoloskee Chipotle - Southwest Seasoning
1) Marco Rico - Caribbean Blackening Seasoning
1) Estero Ginga' Ninja - Asian Seasoning
For more information, recipes, and secure online ordering, please log on to www.CaptainRappsSeasonings.com
Power up your television on any Saturday or Sunday and you shouldn't have trouble dialing in a wide variety of fishing shows. Some are strictly salt, some take place among the lilly pads, some feature far away places with species you'll never fish for, and some drop you straight into battle on the tournament trail. With a few exceptions, most serve their purpose and are sprinkled with tidbits of technical information that budding anglers should find useful. But, if you're looking to be deeply moved or inspired, while watching someone else have all the fun, then we have the remedy for you.
Enter - HowardFilms Jamie Howard founded Howard Films in 2003 with the mission of "entertaining, informing and connecting with an audience in new and unexpected ways." The venture is the natural outcome of a decade spent in commercial advertising, where Howard learned the requirements (and the limitations) of writing and directing for an audience he could rarely spend more than 30-seconds with... until now.
Howard's first film, In Search of a Rising Tide, premiered on the big screen back in 2003 and introduced anglers to an exciting, new fishing media. His latest creation, Chasing Silver, packed theaters across the United States.
GAFF had the privilege of meeting Jamie and viewing his films in their video format over the last year. There truly is a difference in the "feel" of a Howard film. First and foremost, his images, settings, and the way in which he captures them on film are stunning. The atmosphere he creates draws you in as you stand shoulder to shoulder with world-renowned anglers, or sit in on a casual conversation with a seasoned local. His ability to virtually put you on the water is on par with what you'd expect to experience while engrossed in a production by the Discovery Channel. Even his music selections are refreshing, as Jamie searches far and wide for fitting tunes from often yet-to-be-discovered artists. With the "inner voice" narration of his easy-on-the-ears co-producer, Todd Free, you will definitely come away a better and more knowledgeable angler.
In Search of a Rising Tide documents a bonefishing trip with two of the best guides in the world. Their mission: to find and land bonefish of trophy size. Taking place on Andros Island, Bahamas, viewers witness candid interviews full of advice and insight from locals who've studied bonefish for generations - including Charley Smith, the inventor of the bonefish fly. You don't have to be a bonefishing fanatic to enjoy this film, and you may just become one. Here's what Randy Hackett of Washington Square Films had to say: "Not since the Endless Summerhas a film been such a revelation in regards to a sport and its culture."
Chasing Silveris formatted into four episodes, and features some of the world's leading tarpon anglers in some of the world's hottest spots. The cast includes five-time Gold Cup winners Andy Mill and Tim Hoover sharing their observations and giving serious technical advise. Other greats include Tom Rowland, Rich Tudor, Fitz Coker and an interview with legendary Hank Brown. Watch and learn as these icons show their skills in venues such as "the stadium" in Islamorada, and other famous locales throughout the Keys.
Chasing Silver: Andy's Returntakes us to Key West for late season tarpon during one of the most challenging years for tarpon on record. Andy Mill and guide, John O'Hearn, take on the elements for all to see with the odds stacked squarely against them. The result? One of the finest angling performances ever filmed.
Location X is considered the impossible conclusion to Chasing Silver. Out of respect for the fishery, Howard added a new twist to this film. Three world-class tarpon anglers were flown in, blindfolded, and placed on skiffs in clear waters teaming with unwary tarpon in a location that will forever remain undisclosed. No maps, no GPS, even the guides stay incognito behind their buffs. This film created a huge stir as anglers around the world felt they knew the whereabouts of Location X. Why do they care? Because, as you'll see in this movie, the tarpon fishing is like nowhere else on the planet.
Get your own! Visit www.howardfilms.comto watch captivating trailers of the movies discussed above, and to purchase each or all of them for your own collection.
HowardFilms was honored to have Chasing Silverbecome a part of the IGFA Hall of Fame in 2007. If you are near Dania Beach, Florida, we invite you to check it out on the big screen!
Also, keep an eye out for Bass: The Movie, due in theaters soon.
Max Therapy
By Capt. Chuck Simpson
People spend many hours and countless dollars taking care of themselves, making sure they look great, feel well and stay in top physical shape. Though, there is one area of the human body that is often overlooked, a very large area-our skin.
The damaging effects caused by overexposure to the sun's harmful rays have been broadly publicized in recent years. Skin cancer is a serious concern for those of us who spend time outdoors. But skin cancers are not the only negative effect the sun has on our skin. Nor, is the sun the only thing which can cause damage to the skin. Certainly we need to guard ourselves form the sun and the other harsh elements we come in contact with. We can do this by maintaining the health of our skin on a daily basis. Studies have shown that if our skin is healthy, it can improve our overall feeling of wellbeing.
Several months ago I was introduced to a new product - Max Plus Full Body Lotion with Sunscreen. I was given a tube at a fishing tournament, along with a brief explanation of the product and its benefits. So I thought, "What the heck, I may as well give it a try." I have been using it daily since, and I must say, I have noticed a difference in my skin's feel and appearance. My skin no longer feels dry due to the countless hours I spend in the sun. Add an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 and I know I'm receiving the added bonus of being protected from the sun's harmful rays - I'm hooked! Not to mention all of the other benefits to using this vitamin-packed lotion.
To learn more about Max Plus Lotion, including testimonials, or to purchase, please visit: www.maxtherapy.com
Louisiana Fish Fry
There's few things as good as properly cooked seafood with a nice creole punch and few seasonings get more Cajun than Louisiana Fish Fry products. Their line of seasoned fish fry is the #1 selling fish fry in America and deservedly so. But the selections don't stop there. This popular company has mixes, sauces, spices, boils and marinades -- all of which are likely to make your papa's lips smack in anticipation.
Head on over to www.louisianafishfry.com to see their massive selection. Some of our favorites include the 17 oz. Cajun Seasoning for $3.25, 10.5 oz. bottle of Remoulade Dressing for $2.75 and 22 oz. bag of New Orleans Style Fish Fry with Lemon for $3.00.