May 31, 2026 My alarm sounded at 4:30 AM and I gladly jumped out of bed. Any other day, I might lay in bed for a few minutes, but not today. Ben Young, Paul Puckett, and I were set to leave at 6 AM for a twelve hour drive down to the Keys. It is…
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The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Jimmy Buffett
Rick Crawford I have been a lifelong Jimmy Buffett fan having grown up listening to his music, and I can’t wait to share this interview with you! I have also read almost every one of his books (currently wrapping up A Salty Piece of Land) and in case you didn’t know, Buffett loves to fly…
3 Books for Escapism During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rick Crawford We are living in some interesting times with the Coronavirus, but I always try to see challenges as opportunities. Case in point, COVID-19 has provided an opportunity for families to spend more time together; I have had the time to do a bit more research into planting my vegetable garden than previous years;…
Lesson from a Life of Fly Fishing & Surfing: Travel Often
Rick Crawford For some unknown reason I have always been obsessed with tropical islands. Perhaps it is because I grew up on an island off the coast of Georgia called Whitemarsh Island and my imagination used to run wild just knowing that the creek down the street from my house led to the Wilmington River,…
Buffett, Bonefish and Boat Drinks!
My wife and I headed down to Exumas, Bahamas in January of 2016 for a little rest and relaxation, which was also a wonderful time to escape the cold in Charleston, SC for a few days. We stayed at Staniel Cay Yacht Club and couldn’t have picked a better place to spend a few days relaxing…