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FAMILY, FISHINg, & LEgACY!! These are the three most important things to this month’s Youth Angler Ryan Dougherty! Ryan says that “Boating and fishing” is the way of life for him and his family. Since the day Ryan could walk, he was on a boat with a fishing rod in his hand ready to catch what was biting on the other end.

While sitting down and talking to Ryan, he spoke about his grandfather and father being two of the most influential men in his life. He told the story of learning to fish at a young age on his grandfather’s 230 Everglades. Ryan said that his favorite type of fishing is slow pitch jigging for amber jack off the reefs & wrecks of Volusia County. If the weather is too rough to go offshore, Ryan will head into the back country to target snook and jack crevalle. He also takes every chance he can get to take his friends and family fishing. Ryan said “The one thing I love more than catching a fish is watching my friends and family hook up on their first fish and see the excitement on their faces guessing what it will be as they reel it up.” The past 2-3 years he has been spending more time offshore fishing and chasing his dream fish which is a Blue Marlin. He had one opportunity to land one while vacationing in Costa Rica but the Blue Marlin spit the hook.

Ryan wants to continue his family’s legacy in the boat building community. He wants to eventually work for his dad at Solace Boats and assist in designing new technology and concepts for the next era of Center Console boats. Ryan said that his favorite part of the boat building process is watching the plug being cut by the cnc machine for the new boat.

When Ryan is not fishing, or helping at the Solace Factory, he enjoys watching “Chasing Monsters, and Life by the Bow” on Youtube.

Captain & The Kids presented by Sol Fishing is very proud of all the accomplishments Ryan has achieved in the fishing community. His passion for our local area, conservation, and dedication is next to no other! Congratulations again to Ryan Dougherty for being this month featured Youth Angler!