By: Capt. Scott Bussen
Article Category: Canaveral Fishing Report
So I’m one V8, two McDonald’s cheeseburgers and three Tylenol into my Monday morning after Sunday’s NFL playoffs. I enter Stage-Two Recovery as I wrap myself up in my sweet new Snuggie and prepare for full hibernation. I’m a modern day cave man except my cave is lit not by campfire, but by the soft glow of the LCD flat screen. Alas, the sweet euphoria of an early afternoon couch coma is rapidly approaching, when suddenly, the dream bubble above my head evaporates like a cloud... [Read more...]
By: Capt. Scott Bussen
Article Category: Canaveral Fishing Report
Well, there goes another Christmas spent in flip-flops and baggies… Life is tough here in the Sunshine State! Gee, I sure wish I were up in the Great White North freezing my chestnuts off and shoveling snow from every inch of concrete on my property. Maybe I could even get “snowed-in” for a few days — that would be soooo cool! I think not. Being a third generation native Floridian, I made the determination long ago that areas prone to snow and cold weather should be relegated to the... [Read more...]
By: Capt. Scott Bussen
Article Category: Canaveral Fishing Report
They say the mind is the first thing to go as one gets older, and I’m starting to believe it’s true. I know it’s been nearly 20 years since I raised a puppy, but did I really forget that much? Was it really this difficult the last time? Did my last puppy really cause me this much grief? I guess we only tend to remember the good stuff, repressing all those memories of the not-so-good times. I think I should have named him “Taz,” because he’s like a little tornado... [Read more...]
By: Capt. Scott Bussen
Article Category: Canaveral Fishing Report
Well, I finally did it! I figured it’s been long enough. I’ve been without one for too long. Every man deserves to have one, why shouldn’t I? So, having previously owned a Labrador, I bought myself another Lab puppy. Let the fun begin… The arrival of a new puppy is always a joyous occasion. Everything he does is so cute and funny, and you just can’t help but love him. The first time he relieved himself on the carpet was even adorable. But it kinda loses its luster... [Read more...]
By: Capt. Scott Bussen
Article Category: Canaveral Fishing Report
Everybody loves to share a favorite recipe ideas as Fall approaches. I’d like to share with you one of my ideas that you probably won’t be seeing on the Food Network. I’m not sure whether I should call it “Recipe for Disaster” or simply “Trouble Brewing,” but for me it conjures up the image of a “Far Side” cartoon. The ingredients are as follows: One part slightly intoxicated charter boat captain + one part smoke alarm with low batteries + one... [Read more...]
By: Capt. Scott Bussen
Article Category: Canaveral Fishing Report
With my last twenty dollars burning a hole in my pocket, I pull up to the Cumberland Farms gas pumps with the dog hangin’ out of the bed of my pick-up truck. I put five dollars worth of the cheap stuff in the tank and stroll barefoot across the less-than-immaculate parking lot. Inside the haven of the blast freezer atmosphere, I purchase a can of Copenhagen, a six-pack of Busch Light, one pickled egg and a Slim Jim for the mutt. I lay two rolls of quarters on the counter and take the... [Read more...]
By: Capt. Scott Bussen
Article Category: Canaveral Fishing Report
Have you ever had one of those days — been out late, wake up a little “foggy”… Check that, “hung to the roof,” as George Thorogood might say? No? Then here’s to you, Mr. Professional! You can party like a rock star all night long and still make your charter in the morning. You can drive your body like you stole it and wake up with a smile on your face. You can show up at the dock in the morning with that Cheshire cat grin on your face like you own the... [Read more...]
By: Capt. Scott Bussen
Article Category: Canaveral Fishing Report
So, I’m having a couple ice picks with my fishing buddies after a long day of fishin’ and — bling-a-bling-ding! — I get a text message from the hard-ass editor of this fine periodical. Bing, bang, boogie to the fish-mobile and to the house, Jeeves! I’ve got some BS to spew! So here I am writing this article… Back against the wall… Editor screamin’ deadline in my ear… Blowin’ cigar smoke in my face… Slammin’ the keys of this... [Read more...]
By: Capt. Scott Bussen
Article Category: Canaveral Fishing Report
As a full-time fisherman, I spend countless hours on the ocean. Although much of the time spent offshore is fishing, there are still those idle times to sit and think. Now, I’ve never claimed to be a genius. I’m not talking about solving the Theory of Relativity here, but merely pondering the everyday trials and tribulations of daily life. Who the hell am I kidding? I’m not that deep. If I were a swimming pool, I’d be sky blue and fit on top of a minivan. No, my time is... [Read more...]
By: Capt. Scott Bussen
Article Category: Canaveral Fishing Report
WANTED: Charter boat captain, fisherman, outdoorsman, partially trained circus monkey, bicycle riding bear, or just a general know-it-all to write fishing column. Qualifications include a minimal knowledge of local fishing and techniques, some schoolin’, a propensity for BS and the ability to tell a tall tale in lieu of a forecast. Attention to detail is not imperative and procrastination is not frowned upon. A sunny disposition is not a must, as the job requires no personal interaction.... [Read more...]
