This trip is to tag some tarpon and the along on the trip will be andy mills, the guy who wrote the book on tarpon. Tarpon guide bugger harris had just gotten word from a commercial crabber friend that acres of tarpon were rolling at a river mouth many miles away on the northwest shore of north carolinas pamlico sound. He was twotime olympian, competing primarily in the downhill and. Zane grey and theodore roosevelt fished for tarpon, so did ernest hemingway, thomas edison, frederic remington, and many others. Last tarpon season, former olympic downhill skier and flytournament champion andy mill caught 70 tarpon. Loaded with tactics from the nations leading tarpon anglers, the tarpon book can turn the beginner into a seasoned pro, with tips from more than 30 worldclass tarpon fishermen, the tarpon book is must reading for anyone who hopes to take on the most spectacular of saltwater fish, the silver. He is an actor and producer, known for ski with andy mill 1986, aspen extreme 1993 and backyard sessions 2012. In clear, concise language, the author personally guides the reader through the entire strategy of what it takes to successfully fool todays often finicky tarpon into eating. Buy a passion for tarpon 1st edition by andy mill isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A passion for tarpon with special foreword by president. Andy kind of wrote the book on tarpon, so im inclined to believe it works. The original photography of pat ford, with spectacular twopage color spreads separating all the principal chapters, makes the book a visual feast.
He has his own style of fishing which is a version of the down and dirty. Now, with so much tarpon time under my belt i look forward to the rush, but im always sure of myself and im always lovin it. He has his own style of fishing which is a version of the down. Randy wayne whites ultimate tarpon book book depository. Doug kilpatrick and andy mill have a lot of time together on the water and have caught a lot of tarpon. Ski team from 1971 to 1981 and during that time competed in two olympics.
Andy mill shook the fly fishingfor tarpon world last year when he took first place in both the gold cup and the golden fly tarpon tournaments in a span of two weeks. Aug 19, 2011 andy mill and son go fishing in florida keys on a day when the migrating tarpon were streaming over white sand, but wouldnt bite til late in the day when the light lowered and the old man. He was twotime olympian, competing primarily in the downhill and combined events on the world cup circuit. Mill presents an encyclopedic volume of information in an easy, assessable, and entertaining manner. We are talking to today with andy mill, who is widely considered one of the most successful tarpon fishermen of all time. Life lessons of the tarpon andy mill and son in florida keys. Here is the book the flyfishing world has long been waiting for andy mills a passion for tarpon. Life lessons of the tarpon andy mill and son in florida. This beautiful book by andy mills has won the coveted benjamin franklin award. Tarpon champion and us olympic skier andy mills tracks down a few incredible steelhead after a couple days in beautiful british columbia.
Chasing silver takes you via land, air and sea through the florida keys to proanglers favorite tarpon spots. Breathtaking in scope, a passion for tarpon by andy mill is destined to become one of the great flyfishing books of all time. The devil, however, is in the details of doing so lets examine how andy gets there. Andy mill is considered by almost everyone who fly fishes to be the worlds best tarpon angler. If any of you have ever seen tarpon expert andy mill s book, a passion for tarpon, you know its a must have for your fishing bookshelf. On november 2 1953, andy mill was born in the city aspen, colorado usa. A passion for tarpon book won several literary awards. The podcast is great and andy really tells some of his secrets.
This year, on january 27 at the igfa headquarters in fort lauderdale, florida, he gave an. Andy is a former olympic downhill skier turned saltwater fly fishing guru who knows his stuff. After his ski racing career concluded, andy mill found another passion tarpon fishing. In andy mills book a passion for tarpon, he says he likes to use the butt end of the rod to fight big tarpon and also use his legs. Looking for the book by andy mills called a passion for tarpon thanks, bill. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for john mills in tarpon springs, fl. Although he admittedly struggled for quite a few years, he eventually mastered the art of tarpon. The guy just came out of mothballs and won going away, the golden fly tarpon tournament, this past spring. With comprehensive contact information, including cell phone numbers, for over 275 million people nationwide, and smartcheck, the fast, comprehensive background check compiled from criminal and other records from all 50 states.
There were a lot of fly fishermen fishing for tarpon well before he did. Feb 22, 2017 hardy pro, andy mill talks about the best approach to catching fish in the salt. Although he admittedly struggled for quite a few years, he eventually mastered the art of tarpon fishing and went on to become only the second angler to win 5 gold cup. Cold water temps has forced us to fish the many ditches,creeks and run offs around flamingo and cape. An older post by swellcat mentioned the steve huff interview in andy mills a passion for tarpon which was very helpful too. Feeding the fish andy mill two minute masterclass hardy. Andy mill, lefty kreh photographer it was amazing 5. If youve read much about tarpon fishing, then youve read about andy. Hes won most of the major tournaments and really changed the sport by applying techniques for tarpon fishing that people were not using or. Through new interviews with legendary guides and stellar fishermen, as well as through contributions commissioned for the book by experts on technical matters, mr.
A lifelong fisherman, he brought a similar level of dedication and perfection to fishing. Oct 28, 2012 randy wayne whites ultimate tarpon book offers everything you could ever want to know about the origins of big game fishing, told in the words of those who were there. Andy mills has caught hundreds of tarpon during his fly fishing life. Hes won most of the major tournaments and really changed the sport by applying techniques for tarpon fishing that people were not using or they hadnt. He is an actor and producer, known for ski with andy. However he just got into it after he moved to florida.
A stiff wind luffs his camouflage fishing pants like a sail and threatens to whitecap the water even in this relatively protected inner basin in the. Imagine being a fly on the wall while andy mill and stu apte drink coffee and talk fishing. Andy mill on tarpon fishing i listened to a fantastic podcast featuring 5 time tarpon gold cup champion andy mill. The tarpon and fly are painted with acrylics and clear coated. A passion for tarpon coffee table book impresses its. This year, on january 27 at the igfa headquarters in fort lauderdale, florida, he gave an important talk on the techniques that make him. Andy mills books list of books by author andy mills.
Twohanded strips for tarpon, with andy mill midcurrent. A passion for tarpon can almost be considered two books inside one cover, as there is an alternating cadence where chapters of instruction are followed by chapters which transcribe a discussion between the author and some of the legends of fly fishing. He wrote the book a passion for tarpon where he shares his experiences on catching this challenging fish. Along with andy mills s recent tarpon tome also published by the dauntlessly qualitydriven tom pero at his wild river press, i believeatlantic salmon magic is one of the two best and most comprehensive books ever written about any game fish.
This would be a very nice item for your man cave or coffee table along with andy mills book. Andy mills a passion for tarpon microskiff dedicated. In fact, he has won 11 tarpon tournaments, the most ever for one fly fisherman. Andy ray mill born february 11, 1953 is a former alpine ski racer on the u. An article in florida sportsman about how to fight tarpon on fly. That has allowed him to always land a tarpon in the 120pound class in. If you need help on deciding on a fly, read andy mills book, a passion for tarpon, because he has put an inordinate amount of time into these thoughts. Find people in florida if you are looking for someone in the state of florida, then you have found the right spot. Andy mills has 281 books on goodreads, and is currently reading harry potter and the order of the phoenix by j.
Hardy pro, andy mill talks about the best approach to catching fish in the salt. Whitepages is the authority in people search, established in 1997. Andy mills has dedicated a lot of time and money to the pursuit of tarpon, and while im unqualified to suggest hes the best tarpon fly fishermen extant, i will say hes certainly the best to publish a 500 page book. If you want to learn how to hook up and land trophy tarpon you need to listen to this show. Best books to learn about tarpon fishing microskiff. Andy mill has a passion for tarpon and has 11 tarpon tournament wins to show for it. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. I heard the mailman drop a bundle of mail on the front porch and he rang the doorbell setting my 2yearold italian spinone into a rant of thunderous barks. Randy wayne white born 1950 is an american author of crime fiction and nonfiction adventure tales. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Andy mills is the chasing silver guy, a former champion olympic skier and a champion fly fisherman specialising in tarpon.
Andy mill net worth mainly comes from primary occupation, which is personality. Andy mill and son go fishing in florida keys on a day when the migrating tarpon were streaming over white sand, but wouldnt bite til late in the day when the light lowered and the old man. Andy mill was born on november 2, 1953 in aspen, colorado, usa as andy ray mill. The gritty gourmets amazing adventures in dockside dining. Knee deep fly fishing guided fly fishing at top destinations. If any of you have ever seen tarpon expert andy mills book, a passion for tarpon, you know its a must have for your fishing bookshelf. Hes written bestselling books and has received honors. Tarpon on fly by fordyce and larmouth is pretty good and is a good bit cheaper than the mill book. Tag some tarpon in belize with andy mills bonefish on the brain. Hes written bestselling books and has received honors for his fiction along with a television documentary. Last tarpon season, former olympic downhill skier and flytournament champion andy mill caught 70 tarpon that weighed over 80. A passion for tarpon by andy mill wild river press.
Bush andy mill, pat ford, lefty kreh, president george h. Topher brownes atlantic salmon magic the salmon lodge. Andy mill stands on the poling platform in the stern of his hells bay flats boat, scanning the water before him, searching for signs of tarpon. He was previously married to chris evert and robin ridenour. Mar 01, 2004 andy mill shook the fly fishingfortarpon world last year when he took first place in both the gold cup and the golden fly tarpon tournaments in a span of two weeks. A passion for tarpon with special foreword by president george h. We have tapped into the largest databases of information to offer you landline, cellphone and business information on any phone number or name. Read on to hear which fly rod and reel doug thinks is the best for tarpon i also asked my friend capt. Many experienced guides in the florida keys say hes the best they have ever fished withmaybe the best who has ever fished tarpon with a fly. Mill, a former olympic skier, spent years channelling his competitive juices into reaching the apex of his new sport.
Doug kilpatrick what his favorite outfit was and this is what he said. Randy stallings charters florida keys fishing guide. Jun 12, 2012 an article in florida sportsman about how to fight tarpon on fly. Join facebook to connect with andy mills and others you may know. It was too far a run for harris to make, so he radioed his tarpon fishing pal and fellow guide chris harward, and reported the news. My first tarpon was caught in 1972 on a fenwick ff9012 and pflueger 578 supreme, which was popular with some of the islamorada guides.
Its available in three versions, standard, limited edition, and presidential edition. Many experienced guides in the florida keys say hes the best they have ever fished withmaybe the best who has ever fished tarpon. Our phone book of names, phone numbers and addresses will help you locate anyone, anywhere. John mills in tarpon springs, fl 42 records found whitepages. The weather has been cold,windy and at times its rained on us but the fish are still hungry and will bite. Ive been hearing a bit about andy mills and his two handed strip for tarpon. Andy ray mill is a former alpine ski racer on the u. Andy mills a passion for tarpon is first of all an elaborate howto book on catching the giant tarpon with a fly rod.
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