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
Bait fishing is just that. Even for the most experienced anglers, climbing the food chain can be challenging. It seems absurd, but it is truthfully harder to pattern sardines than it is to catch sailfish. Fortunately, making bait can be simplified by understanding how various forage species relate to their surroundings.Though many U.S. Aids to Navigation exist througho... 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
The profound effects we have on the environment are savage and it’s imperative we look to implement sustainable and ecologically responsible choices in every aspect of our daily lives. It’s a lifestyle not a trend, and there’s no more time to live under the illusion that our wasteful practices are in any way acceptable. From the harvest of sustainable food sources an... 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
Though touring bass professionals claim baitcasters offer greater sensitivity and increased cranking power, it’s no secret many Floridian’s prefer fixed-spool spinning reels when probing saltwater environs. However, it must be understood that numerous factors contribute to the appropriate delivery of a well-aimed cast.Whether giving sufficient lead to a s... 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
Shimano is recognized worldwide as the leading manufacturer of the smoothest, fastest and most powerful saltwater fishing reels in existence, but it’s not by chance the reels are placed on such a high pedestal. Rather, a lifetime of innovation has led to the most perfectly forged, geared and finely tuned reels in the world, with all of their efforts leading up to the new... 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
Distinguished by its active volcanoes providing the highest elevation in all of Central America, vast rainforests, ancient Mayan ruins, Spanish Colonial heritage and what is unquestionably the world’s largest concentration of Pacific sailfish, Guatemala is a traveling angler’s paradise. However, don’t be under the assumption that you need to time your trip during pea... Read More
