Salt Log

  Why wear a Performance UPF Polyester Salinity Gear long sleeve / Performance hoodie? As the sun continues to cast its warm rays, protecting our skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation becomes paramount. In the realm of sun safety, Performance UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) shirts stand out as a reliable...

Fishing for tarpon around Tampa Bay's beaches, bridges, and passes adds excitement to the experience. Along the beaches, especially during the tarpon migration, anglers often sight-cast to schools of tarpon cruising near the surface. The combination of clear waters and the thrill of seeing these massive fish make beach fishing...

Salinity Gear has teamed up with Tampa Bay Waterkeeper to create some killer merch to help raise funds and awareness to keep our local waters clean. Tampa Bay Waterkeeper is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves our population of more than 2.7 million people across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. They...

The alarm rang at 2:30 AM. I woke immediately, anxiously awaiting for the day ahead of us. Two days prior, I was informed by CJ Peppe that I would be able to participate in an FWC Research trip led by Capt. Ed Walker! We were heading 130 miles offshore to...

Lately, it has been a bit too cold to spearfish—especially with these cold fronts coming and going the visibility is close to none. So, CJ Peppe and I decided to make a mid-day decision and go for some red fish near the mangroves during high tide. We loaded up the...

Captain Joe Maisano and I met at the dock at 6 a.m. to finish up the the last minute chores before our clients for the day were due to meet us at 6:45. We were met with clear skies and light winds, ingredients for a very comfortable 40-50 mile boat...

Do you want to stop paying high prices for stone crabs at restaurants and fish markets? Well, you should look into catching them yourself! All you need is a few plastic black traps, dead bait, boat access and some free time. Stone crab season starts October 15th and ends May...

Salinity Custom Gear is proud to announce art by Kevin Brant. His art is available to be customized to fit your needs, whether it is your fishing team, fishing tournament, charter business, tackle shop, or marina store. Our custom program is capable of handling small and large projects. 

I’m a 2011 UCF Graduate, lifelong surfer, free diver, fisherman, and Jupiter Florida local.  Over the past few years I’ve worked at creating a vibrant photography portfolio in my pursuit of becoming a professional, and successful, fine art photographer. I want my images to evoke a sense of wonder, to hold the viewers attention, and to show the true nature and beauty of our natural world.