Situated along the southwest coast of Florida, Pine Island Sound is one of the state’s most critically acclaimed estuarine ecosystems. One of five est
Read MoreWith all of the negative press in response to BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill, it’s remarkable the Gulf is still even on the map. However, if anyone
Read MoreIt was a typical spring morning, with a brisk east wind creating a slight chop on the surface as we methodically traversed the shallow flat. With clea
Read MoreSlowing to a crawl off the fast-paced Turnpike, traffic on US-1 halted before we entered the gates of Everglades National Park. Making the 40-mile dri
Read MoreIt was an hour after dusk and the outgoing tide was cranking. We positioned ourselves up current, where to our delight we witnessed hungry tarpon aggr
Read MoreAnglers and tournament directors in South Florida know that with an active hurricane season you never really know what to expect. While the Herman Luc
Read MoreIslamorada is recognized globally as the undisputed Sport Fishing Capital of the World, and we couldn’t agree more. One look at Google Earth and it is
Read MoreMowing down unsuspecting schools of scaly finfish, bluefish are impressive predators that are always looking for confrontation. With a wide-ranging di
Read MoreAs the sun was setting behind the Montauk Lighthouse on the eastern tip of Long Island, our skipper Jim Angelidis gunned the engine on his Boston Whal
Read MoreFortunate to call South Florida home, I’m privileged to have access to a multitude of productive bonefish flats within close proximity. Fertile shallo
Read MoreWith the steamy months of summer behind us, anglers in northeast Florida are gearing up for some of the best inshore opportunities of the entire year.
Read MoreWhile the Florida Keys certainly can’t be discounted, spring through summer large-scaled giants can be found prowling area flats, beaches, bays and ba
Read MoreIf you’ve never been to the Florida Keys than you are in for a real treat. The first time you cruise down the nostalgic Overseas Highway with boat in
Read MoreStripers are arguably the Eastern Seaboard’s most attainable game fish, yet it’s not too often you hear Florida anglers swapping fish tales about a re
Read MoreThe shimmer of my gold spoon flashed in the shallow water like a prized golden nugget. It wiggled and wobbled just beneath the surface as I eased it b
Read MorePicture yourself perched on the bow of a dilapidated skiff that’s certainly seen better days. Your Bahamian guide has eyes like a hawk and nerves of s
Read MoreFishermen are optimists, there’s just no other way to describe us. Every time we step onto a boat or wade a shallow flat, there is a renewed sense of
Read MoreWhen it comes to lush inshore waters, Fort Pierce is clearly holding. With great redfishing to the north and fantastic snook to the south, Fort Pierce
Read MoreAfter another chilly winter, it’s finally time to shed the layers and get back to boardshorts and flip-flops. Springtime is the right time here in Tam
Read MoreFlounder are one of the most challenging fish to target in all of Northeast Florida, and as a result they’re often only caught as bycatch when fishing
Read MoreKey West, as commercial as it is, is a phenomenal destination for the fly angler. Not only does the southernmost point in the United States offer some
Read MoreThe sun was just beginning to peek over the horizon and the air was already a sultry 88°. Despite an early morning awakening, a 38-mile drive from the
Read MoreIt should come as no surprise to anyone perusing the pages of this magazine that numerous Caribbean destinations offer outstanding flats fishing. The
Read MoreWith its unique location linking the subtropical climate of steamy South Florida and the temperate-zone of North Florida, the Indian River Lagoon is a
Read MoreBarely halfway down the concrete gangway overlaying the crowded jetty, I couldn’t help but watch in awe as smiling angler after smiling angler flipped
Read MoreFor most shallow water anglers the allure of the sport will always be in the adventure of the stalk. When all of the elements come together and we fin
Read MoreTarpon are magnificent game fish that owe much of their fame to their incredible size and equally enthralling acrobatic abilities. However, it’s not o
Read MoreNinety miles south of Cancun’s mega-resorts littering Mexico’s Mayan Riviera, Ascension Bay is nestled in the heart of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere. This
Read MoreJacksonville, home to Florida’s First Coast, has always been recognized for its well-rounded fishing opportunities. With over 68-miles of Atlantic Oce
Read MoreEach spring, summer, fall and winter, the causeways, bridges and canals of many Florida counties are populated by a unique bunch of individuals seekin
Read MoreIt’s mid-July along the Panhandle and I’m on a scouting expedition hoping to locate a few new spots for the upcoming season. As I head down the ICW, I
Read MoreSanibel, in fact, became my home away from home when I assessed that this general area had such perfect ingredients for so many types of snook venues.
Read MoreThe Bahamian Archipelago has long been renowned as a world-class angling destination, and its close proximity to Florida makes it an ideal location fo
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