<![CDATA[Skimmeroutdoors.com - Travel Log]]>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:47:09 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Last Day on Matlacha]]>Thu, 16 May 2013 11:05:23 GMThttps://www.skimmeroutdoors.com/travel-log/last-day-on-matlachaStarted the day in the miidle of the night with Crazy Alberto Knie of  tacticalanglers.com we fished for a few hours but in all reality we spent more time catching up and taling about old times.

The trip down to Matlacha was a short one, that's what happens when you mix business with pleasure. If your down in SW Florida take a pass through the Matlacha area the quaint fishing and artist community.  Be sure to stop at Berts for great seafood and cold beer. One thing to mention is that most restaurants and bars only serve beer and wine, so ironically if you are looking for a pina colada in this tropical paradise they may be hard to find.

Tim C. Smith  
]]><![CDATA[Fishing And Manatees]]>Wed, 15 May 2013 12:24:14 GMThttps://www.skimmeroutdoors.com/travel-log/fishing-and-manateesToday we fished with Captain Brion Darby of Action Boat Rentals. The cold weather that was up north worked it's way south with morning temperatures in the low sixties unheard of this time of the year. The wind that associated with the cold front limited our fishing as well but we did manage some great Seatrout action despite the wind. The  highlight of the day were the curious Manatees that came right up to the boat while fishing in the back country. This group of manatees stayed with us for about a half hour before moving on. Capt. Brion is very knowledgeable of the Pine Island area and was a great tour guide. There was also a Jack attack right off the dock today at the Bridgewater Inn, however I only had my video camera and no rod (video coming)

Tim C. Smith
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one of the many manatees that approached the boat today
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Another relaxing day at the Bridgewater Inn
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Captain Brion with one of the many Sea trout we caught today
]]><![CDATA[Matlacha Floridia]]>Tue, 14 May 2013 12:36:27 GMThttps://www.skimmeroutdoors.com/travel-log/matlacha-floridia
We arrived early Monday in Matlacha Florida which is located about forty five minutes west of the Fort Meyers airport. Matlacha is a mix of fisherman and artists that reside on a small island called little Pine Island in the Pine Island national refuge. We are staying at the Bridgewater Inn that was originally as a fishing lodge about a hundred years ago. This motel was constructed literally on the water on pilings. This is the first place I have stayed where you can fish from your room.
Tim C. Smith
Bridgewater Inn
]]><![CDATA[Conettquot River State Park Preserve]]>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:14:25 GMThttps://www.skimmeroutdoors.com/travel-log/conettquot-river-state-park-preserveNow that fall is here you may want to explore one of Long Island's gems. Located on the middle of the island on the south shore. The preserve is 3473 acres of Long Island the way it used to be.  The property once belonged to the Southside Sportsman Club where New York city's elite would hunt and fish. The wildlife here is abundant you will see Deer, Foxes, Ospreys and Turkeys to name a few. If you are  a Long Island history buff this is a must see. For more information check out the links below.

http://nysparks.com/parks/8/details.aspx
http://www.friendsofconnetquot.org/

A word of caution, don't make the mistake I made, stay away from the high grass. I walked through a nest of Lone Star Tick larvae. The larvae are so small that you may just think they are specks of dirt. 24 hours later I was bitten from the waist down. Photo
Wear long pants and tuck your pant legs into your socks or wear high boots.
Click here for more information on Lone Star Ticks  

]]><![CDATA[Cosat Rica Links]]>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:39:04 GMThttps://www.skimmeroutdoors.com/travel-log/cosat-rica-linksUseful Nosara Costa Rica Links
]]><![CDATA[Nosara Costa Rica Day 5]]>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:18:13 GMThttps://www.skimmeroutdoors.com/travel-log/nosara-costa-rica-day-5
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Today was another "Chill Day", spent some time at the beach and of course in the pool at the Gilded Iguana sipping frozen drinks.
]]><![CDATA[Nosara Costa Rica Day 4 ]]>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:43:18 GMThttps://www.skimmeroutdoors.com/travel-log/nosara-costa-rica-day-4
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Today was a pool day at the  Gilded Iguana and some of the best Pizza around at the restaurant Pepperoni's, all the pizza is baked in their outdoor brick oven..
]]><![CDATA[Nosara Costa Rica Day 3]]>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:25:47 GMThttps://www.skimmeroutdoors.com/travel-log/nosara-costa-rica-day-3
A Great way to view the the surroundings is a ATV tour. ATVs are easy to operate and they allow you you to cover a tremendous amount of ground. This tour took us through the country side, the jungle and the the shore line. Our tour guide Emel from Guiones adventures was fantastic and very knowledgeable.
]]><![CDATA[Nosara Costa Rica Day 2]]>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:03:51 GMThttps://www.skimmeroutdoors.com/travel-log/nosara-costa-rica-day-2
Special thanks to Montauk Tackle Company that supplied the technical clothing that is keeping us cool in the 95 degrees tropical heat. If you are down in the tropics this apparel is a must, it's like having an umbrella over at all times. 
]]><![CDATA[Nosara Costa Rica Day 1 ]]>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:06:52 GMThttps://www.skimmeroutdoors.com/travel-log/nosars-costa-rica-day-1

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