Episode 45: Capt. Michael Guerin - Cornell to Conch Republic

Over the last 34 years Capt. Michael Guerin has been one of the top
guides in the Lower Florida Keys. At a young age he knew his heart
was connected to fishing and he pursued his passion to the fullest
with a bachelors degree in fisheries science from Cornell
University. After his last exam, his future wife, Bridgette, picked
him up outside the school building and they headed south. He
started guiding in 1987 where he shared the empty flats with our
sports greatest guides like Steve Huff, Harry Speer, and Nat
Ragland. Tournaments have always been important to the Keys guides
and their top anglers. Guerin was in the mix too. He and his angler
won The Del Brown Permit Tournament and finished second twice. He
also won the Islamorada All Tackle Tournament twice and finished
second three times. Pretty heavy stuff considering these were wins
against the best guides and anglers in the world. At 57, he's still
as hungry and determined as anyone. I’ve never fished with Mike but
have always relished being in his company and hearing about his day
on the water, which is usually remarkable. Today, we relive some of
the great memories of the early years in the Keys and the great
Keys bonefish of yesteryear....