Of the hundreds of articles I’ve written over the years, this one is the most heartfelt. What you are about to read is not fiction. Good and bad, it is to the best of my recollection a brief summary of how we got to where we are today. While you may have little interest since it’s neither fishing nor boating related, I’ve earned the right to share it.The Beginnin... Read More

Excluding fragile coral reefs, aging shipwrecks and massive seamounts, the ocean is a rather featureless expanse. Off the coast of Florida and across much of the tropics, fish migrations are largely dictated by prevailing currents. Caught in the same gyres, floating ecosystems of sargassum seaweed are the basis of life that provide structure and sanctuary for a host of pre... Read More

With a focus on the future of fishing, and many anglers adapting to widespread catch and release practices, heading out for a day on the water is no longer solely about filling the box. However, some pelagic species are targeted strictly for their prized flesh. Wahoo are big game targets that are never to be released and when you’re given the chance to swing the gaff, th... Read More

With countless natural and artificial offerings available to Florida anglers, and numerous different baits effective for various species across a wide array of venues, we wanted to take a closer look at the options and share the benefits of each offering in a head-to-head competition. As Bait Wars progresses, readers may be surprised to learn there are scenarios when an ar... Read More

Over the years not many pelagic species have undergone such intense angling pressure as swordfish, yet through sustainable and restricted commercial and recreational harvesting the once depleted fishery is now thriving. On any given day anglers along the southern coast of Florida can head offshore and stand a good chance at battling the worst tempered and most combative ga... Read More