Off The Grid: Bass Fishing The Bourbon State with Jonathan Moss
Captain Jonathan Moss is a Florida native who has been fishing the waterways of the state since he was 3 years old. Today, you can find him exploring new waters while raising his two boys alongside his wife in the same neighborhood where he was born and raised, right in the heart of Orlando, FL. For the last 9 years, he has been a full-time fishing guide, chasing both fresh and saltwater species that call Central Florida home, all while educating other anglers along the way.
This week we are in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. It’s fall which means cold temps and incredible colors, things we don’t experience much in central Florida. Plus Kentucky is a new state for the kids, and were all about making new memories, especially in the great outdoors.
1. Switchback Retainer
Sunglasses are essential for spotting fish - even more so when they’re prescription — and so is keeping them where I put them. The Switchback Retainer is the guaranteed assurance my sunglasses stay right where they need to be, on my face or around my neck.
2. Rover Bottle Sling
Hiking around rocks means keeping your balance and having your hands ready in case of a slip. Free hands mean safer hikes. The rover bottle sling keeps our hands free and able to transport our water bottles anywhere and everywhere with ease. When the boys were younger, mom and dad hauled all 4 water bottles which makes for an incredibly heavy pack. The boys were so excited when we gifted them their own Rover Bottle slings. Now, there’s no more “mommy, I’m thirsty.” They can take a sip any time they want. The added perk is that they’ve lightened mom and dad’s loads, while having the very important job of carrying their own water bottles. Win-win.
3. Snacks galore
Cookies, crackers, beef sticks. Hiking burns calories and we gotta stay fed. At least that’s our excuse to pack our favorite goodies. The special treats are also great incentives to keep the kids focused and engaged on those longer more challenging trails.
4. Storm Rolltop Sling
The cold temps meant we were layering up, but hiking uphill and climbing rocks works up a sweat. No problem. Ive got the Storm Rolltop Sling to store my needed gear and It keeps everything clean and dry. We had to cross a few creeks with questionable bridges, so stashing important electronics gave me peace of mind. If someone lost their footing and took the plunge, our equipment would be intact… even if our pride wasn’t.