Mission Objective: Investigate & Reveal

Wonder what goes into manufacturing the tackle, gear and accessories we all use today? Anglers often take for granted the tremendous effort it requires to engineer, design and build all of the equipment and countless components which combine to enhance our boating and sport fishing experiences.

How shallow can you go?

Anglers who enjoy stalking spooky game fish in ultra-shallow water understand the importance of a high-performance technical poling skiff. Without these high-tech modern marvels, it would be almost impossible to reach the remote-shallows where game fish flourish and fishing pressure is virtually nonexistent.

A clear view of thermal imaging reveals this mythical technology’s darkest secrets.

As avid anglers and boaters who enjoy the benefits of fishing under the cover of darkness, in years past we could only imagine what it would be like to have the supernatural ability to pierce the pitch black with our naked eyes.

An education in boat designs

If you’re in the market for a boat, new or pre-owned, there are many important factors you should carefully consider before making a final purchasing decision. While price, size and layout are considerations, one issue that shouldn’t be overlooked, and surely one of the most important is hull design.

Outboard Engine Overview

With the latest technological advancements available to outboard propulsion manufacturers, anglers have the ability to reach the fishing grounds faster, more reliably and more efficiently than ever before. A number of the latest innovations include; trolling throttle adjustment, adjustable maximum tilt angle, oversized mounting brackets, multiple water intakes, and numerous corrosion fighting features geared toward keeping your boating experience hassle free.

A Guide To Fly-Fishing Florida’s Fall Mullet Militia

Imagine the sight of tens of thousands of shimmering finger mullet patrolling the waters in hopes of escaping the wrath of countless hungry and aggressive game fish. From only feet from the wash to a mile or more offshore, during the heart of the fall bait run the once blue water takes on the appearance of a stained river, interrupted only by huge eruptions and fountains of skittish baitfish scattering in every direction from seemingly endless predator pursuits. And then just as fast as it started, it will all be over as the masses of helpless baitfish continue south on their annual migration.

Special Report

International industrial fishing fleets and ineffective fishery management could be the death knell for popular recreational fisheries in Florida and beyond.

When you ask Florida anglers, or anglers anywhere in the U.S. for that matter, to list the things they feel are responsible for negatively impacting their sport, commercial fishing is usually at the top of the list. Most feel the U.S. commercial fleet and the state and federal agencies that are suppose to regulate them have done great harm to fish stocks and habitat, and to a large degree that perception is well founded.

From coast to coast, these menacing monsters mean serious business!

It’s early morning on Santa Rosa Sound with the sun just barely peeking its fiery head above the distant horizon. The water is slick-calm, and my charter has already boated a half dozen keeper trout.

With a little know-how and a bit of specialized tackle, South Florida anglers can expect delicious results from an overlooked deep-water dweller.

With the fall season being a transitional period between summertime’s blistering hot fishing patterns and the changes that come with winter, dolphin are now scattered, kingfish are here and there at best, solid numbers of wahoo continue to be elusive and sailfish are far from abundant.

A Corrosive Combination!

Are you taking evasive action to protect your big-game tackle against the harsh effects of salt and grime? If not, you’re asking for trouble!

Due to the extremely corrosive properties of abrasive sand crystals and grimy saltwater, the ocean is one of the harshest environments on the planet. It’s often said that there is only one thing that saltwater’s acidic tendencies won’t corrode – saltwater.

Red snapper in your sights? Put your game face on for greater success!

Some anglers call them sows, some call them mules and others call them donkeys. Call them what you want – boating a slob red snapper is going to get you an “at-a-boy” from your buddies on the boat or even strangers back at the dock, not to mention a delectable meal on the dinner table.

Dazed and confused chasing dolphin for hours on end? Keep your strategies straightforward for sweet summertime success.

Couple increasing recreational fishing with a depleting fishery, and what South Florida anglers are left with is a situation where it is becoming more challenging than ever to put together a respectable catch of everyone's favorite blue-water game fish - dolphin.

Whether fun fishing or competing in a prestigious tournament, anglers of all skill levels are constantly on the hunt for that special edge – an edge that may very well be right under their nose.

With so many options, selecting the proper marine electronics for a new install or modern retrofit can be a seriously daunting task. Unlike a piece of terminal tackle which can be easily altered, such as scaling down to a lighter leader, switching to an alternate color trolling lure or tying on a different size or style hook, the installation of fish-finding and/or navigation equipment is generally a one time shot, so it’s important that you get it right!

A guide to fish olfactory.

It was a brutally hot summer afternoon with very little to show for our angling efforts. Locating weedlines and debris in the Gulf Stream can be a hit or miss proposition and thus far on this particular day, we missed. The stiff winds and choppy seas were doing their best to hide any flotsam, but we eventually stumbled upon what appeared to be a distinct current-edge with a few large Sargassum mats thrown in the mix – an offshore anglers dream come true.

Where brilliant bonefish continue to humble even the finest fly-fishermen.

Our guide, Bert Adderley, gently tapped me on the shoulder. “Bonefish,” he said softly, “There must be a hundred of them.” I stared into the opening between the mangroves where Bert was pointing and saw nothing.

Fortunately, directly overhead, a gap in the clouds allowed the brilliant sun to shine through. Along the bottom, about two-feet under the rippled, crystal-clear water, I could suddenly make out dark shadows with the occasional brilliant flash swimming steadily towards me over the cream-colored coral sand.

A pair of inshore guides combine efforts to prove cooperation and common courtesy among professionals…yields rewarding results.

There was absolutely no moonlight as I approached the ramp on the serene Banana River. Nearby causeway lights glistened over the smooth adjacent waters, and one of the two lights that normally illuminate the small ramp was burnt out, leaving us in a somewhat darkened state. As my boat floated off the trailer and alongside the ramp, the luminescent glow of small baitfish appeared from nowhere to signal the presence of the abundant life residing in the lagoon.