Rediscovering my backyard | The Florida Keys

Learn about the submerged ‘Christ of the Deep’ in Dry Rocks Reef, go fly fishing on the flats with Gold Cup Tarpon Champion Jared Raskob, and share a cold one at The Caribbean Club—the oldest bar on the island. In the morning, head 50 miles down the chain to charming Pigeon Key, a 5-acre haven with a rich railway history.

Drive south with Rush as he fishes the depths of the Bahia Honda Channel with captain Nate Wheeler, before swapping the rod for a spear with world champion lionfish huntress Rachel Bowman. Finish the evening at the illustrious Square Grouper, one of Islamorada’s top waterfront restaurants.

Meet Rush’s old man, gallery owner and fine art photographer Alan Maltz, and see the biggest fish Rush ever caught. Discover Junkanoo culture in historic Bahama Village and get to know the musicians that contribute to its soundtrack. End the day at Oceanside Marina where you’ll charter a boat to the reef to catch yellowtail snapper.