Happy New Year everyone and thank you all for making 2016 such a wonderful year. 2016 brought some fantastic fishing, both inshore and offshore and I'm so blessed to have gotten to know all of you and continue to make; so many fish catching memories. As the grouper season just closed, this year started out challenging with the 24" rule change, but as the waters cooled; the keepers and larger fish began to show. I'm anxious to see what the coming years bring, as much larger quality gags will be more abundant. The sheesphead season will begin to start now and I always enjoy the winter targeting them, plus trout and red fish.... On a side note, I wanted to thank all of you who voted in the Salt Strong contest on Facebook for the Best inshore guide on the West Coast of Florida. I was honored to make the top 22 cut, then to my surprise; make 2nd in the state. All I can say is "WoW" and how grateful I am to everyone, and I was joined by my good friend Clay Shidler taking 3rd. I work with a great team of friends and guides, especially the Homosassa Guides Association and we all ensure to our best, a great day on the water. Once again, Happy New Year and let's start the New Year off with some great fishing... God Bless and thank you... Capt. Dan