We who call the Sunshine State home are blessed to have outstanding fishing, hunting, and weather most cannot even dream of. In addition, we have some of the best schools in the country. I am ever so proud to be a Florida Native who had been fishing and hunting in our Paradise on earth for over seventy years. I am a product of Tampa's Jesuit High School, and the University of Tampa. I am proud to be a lifelong member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology:In 1970 I married Thelma, the girl of my dreams. Thelma was born on a mountain in Tennessee:Fishing and hunting were in her blood:We had three daughters, Dee, Barbara, and Betty. Thelma & Betty are now doing their fishing and hunting in heaven. Dee still lives in Tampa. She is my daughter, my best friend, my everything:Dee has two daughters, my granddaughters, Stephanie and Danielle.Stephanie:Dee and Danielle of years ago:Danielle now lives in Texas. Love to fish & hunt? Well! She's Bob's granddaughter:Danielle Bird is a real woman. Danielle has two sons and a daughter.Bailey, you can be proud of your Mom.Fishing out of Gilchrist, Texas, Red Fish are no match for young Bailey. A 12# test leader and shrimp resulted in, as it has so often in the past...For Danielle and Bailey fishing and hunting did not just happen; they, like their Granddad, Great Granddad, were born into it.My fishing and hunting career began with my parents in 1948. There is not an inch of Tampa Bay I have not seen; not fished.After a lifetime of fishing on my own I decided to give headboat deep-water overnight head boat fishing a try. At that time Hubbard's was located at Pass-a-Grille:In the mid seventies Hubbard's moved to John's Pass. The headboat of choice, the Florida Fisherman l.Gosh! That boat is huge. Let's give it a try. I Will never forget my first trip with the man himself in charge, Captain Wilson Hubbard. Never saw so many fish in my life. Huge grouper, snapper, and ever Cubera snapper were everywhere. To say I was 'HOOKED' would be an understatement. Today, over forty years later, I am still as 'HOOKED' as ever:I am so proud of out State and love to showcase what we see and enjoy every day. I began contributing to the Tampa Tribune, Tampa Times, just after my Jesuit days. Numerous years ago the 'OnLineFisherman' (OLF) recognized my abilities and recommended me for the very prestigious Florida Outdoor Writers Association. I have been an active member ever since:Florida is home to many outstanding marinas, marinas catering to not only tourist, but to those who take their fishing to the next level. Ever since 1928 Hubbard's has been doing just that. Fourth generation owners, operators, Captain Mark, and son Captain Dylan Hubbard, are ever so proud of their legacy. Captain Wilson, sir you can be proud of what you started so many years ago. It's in good hands!March 1, 2019, let's go see what those huge smiles are all about:Fishing the fabulous Florida Middle Grounds and vicinity will put smiles on even the most serious anglers.Will, tell us what to expect and how to prepare for the battles sure to come:Many 'regulars' salt down their bait of choice, the ever so popular Threadfin Herring. Did you know that the Threadfin Herring family contains 40 different species: