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“Organization” is the key to angling success! PDF Print E-mail

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AS SEEN IN THE JAN/FEB 2008 ISSUE

“Organization” is the key to angling success!

There are different kinds of fishermen across Florida. Some have been reeling in trophies for decades, whiles others only dream of catching the “big ones.” Many anglers prefer serene backcountry settings, while others are addicted to the adrenaline rush and limitless bounties of the deep blue. Regardless of experience or preference, some things are a certainty; the right equipment and an organized tackle system lead to angling success.

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Dolphin – do we hold their precious future in the palm of our hand? PDF Print E-mail

baby dolphinAS SEEN IN THE MARCH/APRIL 2007 ISSUE

Do your part as a concerned angler to insure the future success of this prolific fishery.

If the decision were mine, I would say dolphin are the perfect blue water target. Studies have shown this highly pelagic species is capable of reaching four feet in length and a weight of 40 pounds in less than 12 months! When you combine this astonishing growth rate with their aggressive behavior, brilliant coloration, stunning aerial acrobatics and favorability on the dinner table, it is easy to see why the species is the most targeted of all pelagic predators. 

 

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Seriously Stuck! PDF Print E-mail

throwing an anchorAS SEEN IN THE NOV/DEC 2007 ISSUE

Follow these simple steps and never lose an anchor again. 

Go ahead and name the one topic that every boater at one time or another has been frustrated by. The answer will always be the same - anchoring. Regardless if you’re a near-shore bay fisherman or an offshore sinker-bouncer, the act of anchoring and all of its associated hardware – dubbed “ground tackle” - plays a huge roll in the game that we play. Without it, it would impossible for us to maintain our position over prime habitat where we’re able to put together such fine catches of tasty snapper, grouper and other highly desirable bottom dwellers

 

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Summertime Tips for Spawning ‘Tails PDF Print E-mail

fishing-nov18-004-a-yellowtail.jpgAS SEEN IN THE MAY/JUNE 2007 ISSUE

What they lack in size, they make up for in numbers. Scrappy fighters, targeted off both coasts of the lower Florida Peninsula, delectable on the dinner table and more often than not, abundant, yellowtail snapper are unquestionably the most commonly targeted reef species in all of South Florida- especially along the Atlantic seaboard of the Florida Keys where the brightly colored fish is famous for bringing smiles to visiting anglers of all ages and all skill levels. To follow are a culmination of tips to not only help you locate yellowtail snapper, but to make sure you stay connected!

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Minutes of pre-trip investigative work could save hours of prime time. PDF Print E-mail

fishing-maps-sw-fl-0.jpgAS SEEN IN THE 2006 MARCH/APRIL ISSUE 

Minutes of pre-trip investigative work could save hours of prime time.

Sit back, relax, and imagine for a moment. You’ve been pounding the phones all week long at the office. It’s finally Friday, and you can’t stop staring at the clock, impatiently waiting for 5:30 to roll around. You’ve got big plans this weekend. For five days straight, you’ve been anxiously waiting for the week to come to a close. Saturday is your big chance to return to the backcountry. You long to again unite with this, your favorite of all places.

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The twist on micro-swivels PDF Print E-mail

swivels-1j0.jpgAS SEEN IN THE MARCH/APRIL 2005 ISSUE

Most inshore anglers believe that large, bulky swivels impede casting accuracy, spook fish, and can lead to unnecessary cut-offs. This philosophy may have held merit in the past; however thanks to new developments in technology, a downsizing tendency has influenced the terminal tackle industry to produce a new crop of micro-swivels. These new swivels provide superior strength and outstanding durability in a petite, compact package.

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FALL DOLPHIN TIPS PDF Print E-mail

pros-tips-dolphin-4w1.jpgAS SEEN IN THE FALL 2003 ISSUE

As a native Floridian and professional fisherman for the most part of my life, I have definitely caught my fair share of dolphin. In south Florida, as a mate or captain on any offshore charter boat you quickly realize one of the most popular questions that customers ask, “how’s the dolphin fishing”? It seems as though everyone wants to go home with a couple bags of fresh mahi fillets and you really can’t blame them.

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