Age:48
Birthday: June 21
State: Florida
Region of State: North East
Day Job/Career Field: Disabled but not dead Hobbyist custom Crankbait painter.
How Did you get Started in Fishing?
My Grandfather and father introduced me to multiple species of freshwater and Brackish water, I was introduced to saltwater in my early 20s I love fishing the Jetty for Sheephead and inland for Trout and flounder.
How Long Have you been Fishing?
40 years
How Often Do you Fish?
Weekly when my health allows.
What are your Ideal fishing conditions?
70° sunny spring/fall, summer
Who do you fish with?
My long time Friend Danny Thomas.
Where do you fish?
Ponds, ST.Johns River, Black Creek I dream of fishing Okeechobee.
How many months out of the year do you fish for?
9
How many times a week do you typically get out to fish?
4
What time do you go out fishing in the morning and what time do you get back?
6:30am to 7:30 when the bites good
How do you target a new area?
I look for structure and eddies, drop offs and grass then I tend to fan pattern cast .
What’s your go to fishing setup?
Spinning set up is Penn 5000 coastal rod 6ft6.
Do you have any additional sponsorship’s/pro staff/field staff/ambassador programs/etc?
1.Penetration Hooks
2. ZipTailz the Ultimate fishing skirts
3.LineTaming Serum
What is your favorite Style of Fishing?
Punching cover and topwater, ultralight for Crappie, Bass
What is your favorite time of the year to fish?
Fall, Spring
What is your favorite Body of water to fish ?
ST.Johns River.
Whats your favorite species to target? Why?
LGM Bass I love the glory of the fight and release, RedBass same reason
What is the biggest fish you’ve ever caught?
6.8 is my PB out of Pond
Do you own and operate your own boat/kayak/canoe? If so for how long?
1448 jon and a 12 Heritage Angler w/45lb trolling set up foot steer it’s set up for the mobility impaired.
What kind of boat/kayak/canoe do you fish on? Describe it briefly.
Salt I fish a 20 Stratas owned by Danny Thomas
How far from shore do you fish (If fishing offshore)?
Jettis
Do you fish with any clubs/teams/tournaments?
Thursday once a month there is a tourney held at our local fish camp Whiteys Fish Camp.
Do you have any fishing horror stories (Hook in the eye, boat motor dies 2 miles offshore, had to be rescued on a fishing adventure)?
15 miles out and my out put shaft breaks on the kicker and I had only a trolling motor I trolled for 1hr then a fellow boater offered a pull the horrid part is we only had a 8 ft peice of rope so when he tried to get some speed my boat was in his wake and I had to steer with the tiller man what a crazy experience needless to say he would not take any gas money for his time and thought me the anglers moto always help a fellow boater in time of need you never know when its going to be you.
Do you have any funny fishing Stories?
To many, if there is water I will slip in or at least get one foot wet never fails.
Tell us something unique about yourself.
I’m a Artist at heart I retired from the automotive collision and paint business but could never put down the paint now I paint lures.
Anything else you’d like others to know about you?
I’m a proud father of 3 boys and a beautiful girl all are grown.
Do you have any other social media links you’d like us to share (that are for you)?
Instagram: @jfmcclanahan
Twitter: @JamieMcClureCpr
Youtube: Jamie Mclures