Episode 47: Scott Hamilton - Offshore Fly Fishing

When you think of offshore fly fishing in the Palm Beach/Jupiter,
Florida area there is one name that stands out - Scott Hamilton.
Scott is a true visionary and fishing genius in how he innovated
the south east ocean fishery as an exclusive fly fishing captain.
He designed his own flies that successfully caught a plethora of
blue water fish, and when he got blown out offshore he could move
inside and target jacks, tarpon, and snook which he knew well. Many
were amazed how well his spectrum developed. Often he’d out fish
the bait captains. I heard of Scott well before I met him and when
I did, I couldn’t wait to fish with him. Offshore fishing is
something that very much intrigues me, yet have little experience
at (maybe because I get sea sick when the conditions are ideal for
catching). He mastered his craft quickly and it became a regular
occurrence for his anglers to come home with big cobia, kingfish,
tuna, and dolphin on the fly.  Scott is a guy who says it how
it is. He doesn’t exaggerate and will work extremely hard to make
sure his clients have a great experience on the water. In the last
couple of years, Scott has been experiencing, like many other
guides, the frustration of a declining fishery. We all have to
appreciate what we still have, try to save it, and cherish the
great moments that are still coming. Thanks so much for coming on
and telling your story, Scott….