With the full moon, hundreds of fanatic fishermen dash to Bimini for their chance at busting Bahamian bruisers.

A West Coast Pro Reveals All

“Fish on!” I exclaimed as line poured off the unmanned 15lb. spinner in the port rod holder. We scrambled to get off the hook and chase down the runaway freight train attached to the other end of the 30lb. fluorocarbon leader we’d been using to free line small chunks back to a school of red-hot mangroves. Within a few seconds the spool was showing metal and then… Pop! We had officially been “smoked”!

 

Rigging natural baits by the numbers
Like with almost everything in life, the more time and effort you invest in something, the more of a positive and successful outcome you can expect. The same holds true for paying special attention to even the most minuet details, which often make the biggest difference, especially when there are big dollars and even bigger egos on the line.

It’s open season on open water tarpon…

Seeing a pod of 100-pound tarpon cruising the endless edge of a sand flat is something every light-tackle angler should experience at least once... and if seeing is believing, then sight casting to fish six feet long in six feet of water is the ultimate proof that tarpon truly are the king of all shallow water game fish.

A detailed look at the Panhandles’ diversified offshore fishery:

Take it from someone who has over the last 15 years competed in close to 50 big game tournaments in the Panhandles rich offshore waters. After spending literally hundreds of days offshore, I can personally attest the northern Gulf of Mexico provides some of the most exciting and productive big game angling found anywhere on the globe.

Jigging gargantuan grouper is becoming an increasingly popular west coast pastime. Maybe this will help you understand why.

Spark a conversation with a fellow angler or read an article about jig fishing and most assume you’re talking about shallow water flats fishing. We envision a slow drift across turtle grass casting a 1/4-ounce skimmer jig in the hopes of fooling big trout and redfish.

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Novice or pro, what every offshore angler should know...

With so much to reveal, let’s skip the fluff and get right to the point. I’m a firm believer there isn’t any one thing more important to your overall sport fishing success than a well planned strategy.

Light Tackle + Little Tunny = Exciting drag screaming action!

Noticing a fluctuation in Gulf Stream currents had pushed the blue water closer than usual to shore, we deployed our baits and anxiously anticipated the action about to ensue. First, three flat lines were set, then a downrigger for good measure.