Spanish Fly · Season 10, Episode 6
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, FL
21 min · Aired Oct 28, 2026 · Hosted by
Jose explores the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge with manager Rob Jess, fishing guide Chris Whitman, and Brett Gamrot for snook and redfish. The group uses skip casting techniques to reach fish in shallow mangrove areas and transitions between boat and land fishing as weather changes. They pursue big snook in culverts and impoundments while learning the refuge's tidal patterns and seasonal transitions.
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Jose explores the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge with manager Rob Jess, fishing guide Chris Whitman, and Brett Gamrot for snook and redfish. The group uses skip casting techniques to reach fish in shallow mangrove areas and transitions between boat and land fishing as weather changes. They pursue big snook in culverts and impoundments while learning the refuge's tidal patterns and seasonal transitions.
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