So, you caught a trophy that’s been on your bucket list for eons, and now there it is on the deck. You stare at it in disbelief, all those hours wetti
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They seem like a mismatched pair, as if they would have nothing in common. But would you be surprised to know that circle hooks and lever drag reels w
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In Florida, there are “guides,” then there are guides who catch fish. Capt. Emilio Gonzalez would be the latter. This guy has shown he has a knack for
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IT ISN’T OFTEN WE COVER FRESHWATER DESTINATIONS in this magazine, but from time to time a fishing experience pings our radar that is worthy of sharing
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IT’S DARK AND FOGGY. I can’t see a thing and we’re haulin’ ass blind toward … who knows where? The sun has yet to rise, but there is some light. Inste
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NAME: Kenny Hass LOCATION: Fellsmere, Florida SPECIALTY: Targeting and catching monster bass. Specializes in artificial baits, big swimbaits and live
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When fishing the vast freshwater areas of Florida’s natural and manmade lakes, live bait can be a virtual guarantee of a phenomenal day on the water.
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The Bangkok twist is a knot I learned while fishing in Malaysia that came highly recommended. It is generally used to fish artificials for species tha
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NAME: John Shanley LOCATION: Lake Ida-Delray Beach SPECIALTY: Peacock bass and exotics on light tackle and fly BOAT SPECS: 2022 Avid Boats 19fs bay bo
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Fishing tools and accessories technology has improved rapidly in the last few years. After a line peeling battle, having the right tool to finish the
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SNAP! CRACK!! BOOM!!! My car shook as another wave of thunder rolled by, the final breath of a storm that had kept me up all night wondering. The ligh
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Peacock bass have become the quintessential Florida gamefish. Since their introduction in 1984, they have gone from invasive species to respected adve
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In the past few decades, South Florida’s freshwater canals and lakes have been inundated with a variety of exotic game fish. Most famously, the
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It's undeniable, photography and fishing go hand in hand. In today’s information age, where the internet and social media dominate, capturing a photo
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When I started fishing as a kid, fishing line was pretty simple: It was all about monofilament. Flash ahead 30 years and these days it’s not uncommon
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Among the many sport fishing pursuits available to anglers in South Florida, targeting butterfly peacock, more commonly known as peacock bass, is cert
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Of all the ways to target different species of fish, none seems as unique as stepping on a paddleboard. Here’s why. The concept of minimalism simply m
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For many of Florida's freshwater enthusiasts, largemouth bass tops the list of favorite species to target. The Sunshine State’s widespread lakes, rive
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While saltwater fisheries garner much of the attention of Sunshine State anglers, Florida is home to some of the fishiest freshwater lakes, rivers and
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Tarpon are odd game fish in that they are known to prey on a variety of organisms, but it can be tough to predict the flavor of the day. Countless ang
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My infatuation with slow pitch jigging began just a few years ago, but I can already tell you that there’s no method I’d rather use to catch fish. The
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Florida is known as the Fishing Capital of the World for many reasons. One of those reasons is the sheer variety of game fish species that can be targ
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Among the many inshore game fish anglers enjoy targeting in Sunshine State waters, snook can be some of the most challenging. These fish are fairly co
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Horseshoe Beach Ringed in spartina grass, the clear tide pool is an oasis of sorts. Marked by shoals of exposed oysters, a cool northeastern br
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When it comes to largemouth bass fishing, the range of lures and baits run the gamut from crankbaits and plugs that mimic injured baitfish to topwater
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AFTCO Saiko Wind- On Leader $24-$46 aftco.com A new addition to the Saiko Fluorocarbon lineup, the Wind-On is available in two len
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Everybody loves a fun day on the water but, as we all know, problems can arise at any moment. I experienced one of those unexpected problems recently
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Fishing tackle changes as often as the tide, thanks to the advancing technology and innovative new products that drive the evolution of the sport. But
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Shimano is recognized worldwide as the leading manufacturer of the smoothest, fastest and most powerful saltwater fishing reels in existence, but it’s
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Imagine the National Football League team you play on is so exceptional that the Vince Lombardi Trophy is presented well before the Super Bowl is even
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Introducing your wife to fishing and spending quality time together on the water can really bring the two of you closer, providing every couple with m
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More than 40 years ago, Willie Strohmeyer, owner of the New Jersey-based contract manufacturer and engineering firm Triangle Manufacturing, was approa
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Technology grows with leaps and bounds, and finds its way into our daily lives at every juncture. Everything from vehicles parking themselves to Amazo
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Moments after the float landed next to a log protruding from matted vegetation, it disappeared into the dark tannic water almost as if someone threw a
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Area anglers know South Florida's widespread canal system as the home of sought-after freshwater species like largemouth bass and butterfly peacocks,
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If you’re a lunker lover looking to turn pro, the last thing you want to hear about is an ultralight spinning reel loaded with hair-thin line. No way
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In a place as flat as Florida, nobody likes to fish when the wind blows a gale, but a stiff breeze might actually put more bass in the boat. Brutal wi
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While many hardcore saltwater anglers refuse to admit it, freshwater lakes and ponds are where the vast majority of fishermen got their start. Fortuna
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As a devoted bass angler, I know that on occasion we tend to overcomplicate matters. Learning to utilize modern tactics is essential to our continued
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