Fly fishermen traveling to New Zealand generally fall into two categories, the first timers and the seasoned veterans. The first timers, especially those who try and do it on their own, will have the hardest time and often leave for home disappointed. For the seasoned veterans, it’s another story because they either fish with experienced guides or have gone through the l... Read More
After a lengthy closure along both coasts, grouper fishing is a great option no matter your port of call. There’s no shortage of quality fish roaming near-shore rock piles, artificial reefs, ledges and sharp contours. We all know grouper of all sizes and species fall victim to diving plugs, jigs and cut bait, but seasoned sinker bouncers agree there’s no better offerin... Read More
“Dude, you have some terrible luck. I’m actually a little scared to get in a boat with you.” This is the text I received from Captain Steve Papen after yet another cancelled trip due to unfavorable conditions. We had been planning a trip to run deep into the Gulf, but apparently it was my fault Mother Nature didn’t get the memo. After a half dozen failed attempts t... Read More
As the world’s top seafood consumer, it’s no surprise the island nation of Japan is home to a busy commercial fishing industry. In their quest to stay on top of some of the world’s most pressured fisheries, innovative anglers from Japan developed a unique jigging system that’s quickly gaining popularity with local bottom fishing enthusiasts looking for the latest e... Read More
Florida bass may be the quintessential sport fish. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in 2011 10.6 million anglers 16 and older fished for largemouth bass in the U.S. and enjoyed 171 million days pursuing these prized game fish. In Florida alone, 756,000 anglers enjoyed fishing for Florida bass, which have been stocked far-and-wide due to their tackle-testing... Read More
Focusing your efforts on specific points of structure makes all of the difference when attempting to minimize fuel consumption and put fish on ice. This fact is especially true across the vast Gulf of Mexico, where anglers traverse many miles of desolate bottom terrain to reach relatively small honey holes. Even the most prepared anglers have a hard time scoring on open bo... Read More
Kingfish are a staple around the entire state, with as many ways to catch these hard fighting speedsters as there are anglers who fish for them. While most associate king mackerel fishing with live bait, my favorite method for connecting with these voracious feeders is trolling deep diving plugs. The approach doesn’t require advanced rigging techniques, nor do anglers ha... Read More
The ability of an artificial lure to excite and attract saltwater game fish relies heavily on several environmental and situational factors. Whether found in fresh or saltwater, aquatic predators feed by sight, scent and feel. Most game fish are outfitted with powerful smell receptors and sensory organs to detect forage from a distance, with lateral lines providing key ins... Read More
The April 24th morning was still young when 33 anglers and their guests trekked from Port Everglades to Grand Bahama Island aboard the Bahamas Express fast ferry. It was a beautiful morning with flat calm seas and high hopes of what the weekend would bring.Upon arrival, a local Bahamian held a sign that read, “Welcome Extreme Kayak Fishing” as he guided us to t... Read More
With the coming months providing comfortable conditions for quick sabbaticals to the nearby Bahamas, anglers will be afforded exciting opportunities with schooling yellowfin. Healthy tuna stocks within reach of most center consoles make fishing in the islands a special summertime treat. However, finding the fish isn’t going to be your biggest challenge.Yellowfin... Read More
