Marc reached out earlier this week with a mission—he and his son were in town on vacation and had their sights set on chasing redfish in the legendary waters of Mosquito Lagoon. At sunrise, I met them at the dock and we set out aboard the new Pathfinder 2300 HPS, slicing through the glassy water with the promise of adventure ahead. We hit the first spot just after 7 a.m., and on their very first cast—boom—a monster crushed the bait. After a drag-screaming battle, they hauled in a massive 45-inch overslot redfish, the kind of fish that turns a good day into an unforgettable one. High fives, adrenaline, and ear-to-ear grins followed. Moments like these are what fishing with family is all about—memories that will echo for a lifetime.

I recently had the pleasure of taking a couple out for a little “day date,” but this wasn’t your typical lunch and mimosas kind of outing. They wanted redfish and redfish they got. Conditions weren’t ideal; the water clarity was less than perfect, making the hunt in the flats a bit trickier. But the fish didn’t seem to mind. The bite was on, and it wasn’t long before drag was peeling and hearts were pounding. After a few close calls and missed shots, they each locked into overslot redfish, one after the other. Heavy runs, blistering fights, and big smiles as both landed their personal bests. There’s just something electric about watching a couple share that kind of adrenaline-fueled moment together on the water. Flats fishing may be unpredictable, but when it all comes together those are the days you don’t forget.

Tomas hit me up looking to beat the heat with a nighttime fishing trip here in New Smyrna Beach. We met up just after dark and got right to it, snook were fired up, and we made quick work of ‘em. The temps stayed cool, the fish were chewing, and the vibe was spot on. Solid night on the water with plenty of action and good company.