Spotlight! Esteban de Jamonero

Without a doubt, one of the truly legendary squat-fishermen of all time is Esteban de Jamonero. "SQUAT!" is honored to bring you this exclusive first.
de Jamonero is at home anywhere he goes. He can smell squat from hundreds of miles. While any- and everyone around him will be feasting on other target species, de Jamonero has managed to stun the community by returning with squat. His exploits rank with those of Michael Jordan, Joe Montana and Tiger Woods. Yet few appreciate the truly epic proportions of his accomplishments. Perhaps his greatest was in 2000 when he managed a 10-day squat fest covering literally thousands of miles and an equal number of dollars. In his first public interview, de Jamonero reveals some of his closest-held secrets.

de Jamonero: In a word? Style counts!

SQUAT!: That's two words.

de Jamonero: Whatever! The point is still the same. Try to imagine, if you will, GK Alley strutting his stuff on the Chanel runway in Paris - butt-naked. Better yet, don't! The point is still the same. You cannot make a proper fashion-statement on that great catwalk at The Point without your Loomis, your Breakaway and reeking of Cabello and L.L. Bean. It's absolutely impossible. Try it an I can almost guarantee you won't catch squat.

SQUAT!: Are there conditions more conducive to squat fishing than others?

de Jamonero: Most definitely. A sunny day, air temp in the mid-70's, water temp in the mid-60's, a light breeze at your back and the smell of squat in the air. Ahhhh. It doesn't get any better than that.

SQUAT!: What advice would you give to the neophyte squat-fisherman?

de Jamonero: Money talks! No doubt about it. If I had to name the single most important factor to successful squat-fishing, it would have to be that the amount and size of the squat is directly proportional to the money you put into it!

I have gone totally unprepared and haven't caught squat. On the other hand, thorough preparation, including brand-new custom tackle and designer waders (with detachable zephyr window, of course) will surely encourage a squat-chew.

SQUAT!: Thank you Esteban for taking the time to talk with us. I'm sure that our readers are grateful.

de Jamonero: You are most welcome. We do provide a special guide service for those wishing to target squat. But it is very, very expensive.