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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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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As the sweltering summer slowly morphs into fall, sport fishing conditions around the entire state begin to shift. Water and air temps are cooling, pr
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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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As the days become shorter and license plates start to change color, we know cooler weather is on the horizon. Although there will certainly be a few
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Occurring in what is arguably the widest ranging habitat of any species in Florida, and doing so while blending into their surroundings with unparalle
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Florida’s widespread fisheries and diversity of species that exist are unrivaled in comparison to nearly any location around the world. Among many of
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As manufacturing materials and processes continue to evolve, leading lure designers are mastering new ways to mimic live forage in precise size, shape
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Among the many marvels of nature within the Sunshine State and its surrounding waters, none are more iconic than the Florida Everglades. Spanning roug
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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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Though touring bass professionals claim baitcasters offer greater sensitivity and increased cranking power, it’s no secret many Floridian’s prefer fix
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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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The sequence of events that led to the situation you face isn’t going to change anything at this point. The only thing that matters is that you are no
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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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I remember as a kid scanning the shoreline looking for the signs of sand fleas, leading to happy digging in order to uncover the small crustaceans. No
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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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Located just off the coast of South Florida, Bimini is widely accessible and has a longstanding history rich with offshore heritage dating back to a t
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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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I beat the alarm to the punch, as is often the case when a remote fishing expedition is about to commence. Waking before the 4:45 a.m. alarm helped ta
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The St. Johns River inlet in Mayport, FLÂ is a deep water pass located on the outskirts of Jacksonville that has long been used for the transit of comm
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For the fortunate travelers who’ve had the opportunity to experience the Florida Keys, it’s no surprise this narrow outcropping of coral islands exten
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Cast nets are a great tool for acquiring bait in large quantities, but like many aspects of sport fishing there’s no set standard and you’ll need to f
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Florida is widely considered the Fishing Capital of the World, and for good reason. No other state can boast the number of days fished by anglers, rev
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I’ve always been a fan of sharpening my hooks to a needlepoint tip, but now that I mostly fish with circle-hooks I was wondering what’s the proper sha
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I'm no expert on the flats and regretfully, I’ve yet to master the long rod. I can barely drive a streamer into the wind more than a couple of boat le
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There's not much that tops the sight of a tuna clearing the water as it attempts to engulf a frisky live bait splashing on the surface, or the unmista
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It's a typical winter in Fort Kent, Maine where the streets are salted and outside air temp reads a bone chilling 37 degrees. While this small town in
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Heading miles out into the Gulf of Mexico often leads to a successful day of fishing, with countless world-class species patrolling these rich waters
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In a perfect world, every angler would be able to simply jump on a boat, load up the livewell and head out for a productive day on the water. However
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Florida's inshore waters offer anglers countless opportunities to successfully pursue a bevy of prized game fish. Though, hooking and landing these fi
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What qualities define the best Big Bend backcountry boats? The question likely has as many answers as there are Gulf Coast fishing fanatics since all
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Along the inshore estuaries of the Gulf of Mexico there are numerous venues that harbor healthy populations of seatrout, redfish, tarpon, snook and mo
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Across the state’s varied inshore habitats, trolling motors are critical to successful outings chasing everything from tarpon to redfish. Purists clai
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Across Florida’s numerous inshore venues, fishing with a popping cork is one of the most fundamental and productive tactics for catching seatrout and
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With most of the hype usually centered around big money inshore fishing leagues with professional teams of two fighting tooth and nail for notoriety a
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I’m interested in setting a pinfish trap, but unsure of the rules and regulations that might apply in the Gulf of Mexico. The Florida Fish and Wildlif
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