The author’s passion for the sea was nurtured from an early age by his parents.
Please know that first and foremost I am a lifelong angler who loves nothing more than spending a day on the water in pursuit of big fish. It’s my passion and my profession, and I live it practically every day of the year. I am also a dedicated conservationist. I believe we must fish responsibly and ensure the health of fish stocks throughout the world.
I grew up in southwest Jamaica, where my parents farmed beef cattle. They also had a small beach cottage at Belmont, and both loved fishing. My dad had a 26-foot canoe with an outboard and bamboo outriggers, and a local fisherman used to guide him. When I was home