As one of the most mysterious and valiant predators encountered in the pelagic realm, swordfish have fascinated civilizations since the earliest explo
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Few things are better than a day on the water, right? The sun and wind in your face, water lapping calmly against the hull. It’s peaceful. Relaxing. S
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From backcountry to blue water, the islands that make up the Florida Keys yield access to some of the most productive fisheries in world. Among the mo
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At the most basic level, party boat operations run a daily schedule of excursions, departing and returning midday, then heading out again after a quic
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Distinguished by its active volcanoes providing the highest elevation in all of Central America, vast rainforests, ancient Mayan ruins, Spanish Coloni
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If you like emerald water loaded with life and a tropical vibe, The Bahamas is the place to be and be seen. Florida anglers residing along the southea
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Home to the longstanding Pompano Beach fishing rodeo, highly competitive Pompano Beach Saltwater Circuit, Merritt’s Boat and Engine Works, Lindgren-Pi
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Among tropical enthusiasts in search of their next Caribbean getaway, Puerto Rico is often overlooked in favor of more trendy and exotic boutique dest
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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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Not to be confused with the beach boardwalk town of the same name in New Jersey, Ocean City, Maryland is a quintessential eastern shore community and
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Each and every year sport fishing sees increasing participation across fisheries worldwide. With intense competition, tournament crews that find conti
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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 u
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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 t
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I’m soaked to the bone as I stare off into the trolling spread. It’s cold, windy and the weatherman was wrong like usual as the occasional 4-foo
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Growing up with a dad and mentor that had a severe case of fishing fever was pretty special, but only in recent years has it really set in just how tr
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There is no denying that Christmas Island has stood the test of time as a world-class bonefish destination. For decades, this piece of angling paradis
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The Bahamas islands provide such incredibly diverse fisheries that there’s always something to catch. However, Florida fishermen heading across the ’S
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An oasis comprised of 700 islands and cays, the islands of The Bahamas feature the clearest water in the world, friendly locals, varied accommodations
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“Dude, you have some terrible luck. I’m actually a little scared to get in a boat with you.” This is the text I received from Captain Steve Papen afte
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Focusing your efforts on specific points of structure makes all of the difference when attempting to minimize fuel consumption and put fish on ice. Th
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Kingfish are a staple around the entire state, with as many ways to catch these hard fighting speedsters as there are anglers who fish for them. While
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The April 24th morning was still young when 33 anglers and their guests trekked from Port Everglades to Grand Bahama Island aboard the Bahamas Express
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With the coming months providing comfortable conditions for quick sabbaticals to the nearby Bahamas, anglers will be afforded exciting opportunities w
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Every now and then it’s really nice to have someone else at the helm, which is exactly what I said to my wife as we raced offshore with our butts buri
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For the third stop in the Quest for the Crest sailfish series, an elite group of anglers paid a visit to the Big Chill in Key Largo for Jimmy Johnson’
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In 2006, Jim Dalrymple, a veteran Florida Keys guide and accomplished tournament competitor, was invited to check out his friend’s new bay boat. The t
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The explosive bite came out of the blue. There were frantic birds everywhere and even though we expected the shot, I was still startled as the Tiagra
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You’ve surely heard about the elaborate multi-day excursions hailing out of San Diego on long-range vessels that reach distant waters so fertile you’d
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Throughout the worldwide community of big game sport fishing there are certain destinations that are heralded for legendary encounters with the ocean’
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Miami Beach’s legendary nightlife attracts an influx of visitors from destinations around the world. A late night town with an eclectic mix of colorfu
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After a restless few hours of sleep in anticipation of what was going to be a long day trip to The Bahamas, I woke to my alarm clock buzzing and my fi
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Around the Sunshine State and nearby Bahamas, anglers are fortunate to have some of the most productive bottom fishing north of the equator. If the co
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“I will be visiting The Bahamas in the near future and I’m curious as to how much or how many fish I’m allowed to keep and bring home? It seems the la
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We huddled around the center console as the stepped hull 36 Invincible plowed through the warm waters of the expansive Gulf of Mexico. We were on our
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In its 11th year, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin, presented by Mojo Sportswear Company, was highlighted by a record number of game
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“Good morning folks. Today we’ll be fishing a few reefs and wrecks about an hour away. We’ve had an excellent mingo bite over the last few days with s
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I’m trailering my boat to Key West in preparation of a Dry Tortugas trip and want to make sure I abide by all of the species and gear regulations. How
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For enthusiastic anglers with a taste for travel and adventure, there are a number of exotic destinations worth exploring. World-class fisheries compl
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The Gulf of Mexico may not feature lush coral gardens with crystal clear water that’s common in the Atlantic, but from Key West to Naples and beyond t
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Anglers in the Gulf have it pretty tough. Oil spills, red tide, a gradually sloping seafloor and ill-considered fishing regulations make it increasing
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It was a typical Monday morning under the harsh fluorescent lights of my tiny office. Outside in the real world the sun was shining, fish were biting
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There’s no better time to be a boater in Florida than during the balmy months of summer. Calm seas, light winds and clear skies are the norm this time
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It was the first drop of a long anticipated day and our baited hooks were plummeting to the darkest depths where the most extreme predators have evolv
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Before I start raving about the do’s and don’ts for slaying stellar snapper, I’d like to personally thank the 35 anglers who joined Florida Sport Fish
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Fishing tournaments are a great avenue for anglers to get together and enjoy family, friends and fun. Sometimes they attract teams with big prizes and
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The life many South Florida anglers live is a vicious circle complimented with a semi-unhealthy addiction to chasing migrating game fish. Summer month
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With a majority of anglers locked in the grips of another winter, tropical sportsmen in the Florida Keys live the good life celebrating Christmas in t
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While many locals and transients call South Florida home due to the temperate conditions and lack of distinct seasons, there are parts of the state th
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When one fantasizes about an angling escapade to a foreign fishing destination it is highly unlikely Nova Scotia comes to mind. Equidistant from the E
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As sailfish season approaches, tournament anglers will be gearing up for what proves to be yet another banner season. With last year producing record
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The Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic was formed a decade ago as a way to highlight the outstanding offshore fishing for which the Panhandle is notabl
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What awaits you on the other side is a tropical Mecca where angling dreams really come true. If it’s blue marlin you’re after, West End is the place.
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The Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo began 47 years ago as a Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce event. The original focus of the tournament was to keep out-
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Over the years I’ve had the good fortune of traveling to some of the most critically acclaimed angling destinations in the entire world. While I’ve ex
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Recognized throughout the angling community as the kickoff to the traditional billfish season in The Bahamas, the 33rd Annual Bacardi Rum Billfish Tou
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As we left South Florida in our 40-knot wake I couldn’t help but smile, as I knew today had the potential to be one of those days. Like so many times
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Dating back more than a hundred years, Panama’s colorful history has been riddled with both tragedy and resurgence. Bordered by Costa Rica and Colombi
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While most of us are accustomed to reading about prestigious fishing tournaments with big money paybacks and glistening game boats, we’re about to sha
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Aggressive and opportunistic, cobia are some of the ocean’s most formidable predators. Highly prized targets found roaming coastal waters around the e
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My arms shake with unrefined adrenaline as I make that first cast into the tumbling, foaming water in front of me. I’ve been a fisherman all my life,
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With sailfish training south for the winter, participants in the 2011 Sailfish Cup were gearing up in anticipation for the first major event of the se
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The weekend following Thanksgiving you’ll find Florida Sport Fishing aboard a legendary east coast party boat—Yankee Capts. We sponsor an annual 3-day
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Eco-tourists and adventurous anglers alike have been traveling to Costa Rica for years. The most visited destination in all of Central America, Costa
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It was a June for the record books, with nearly two weeks of stiff winds and choppy seas. Summer was getting underway and temperatures were quickly cl
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Known for its stunning white sand beaches and incredible fishing opportunities, Destin is a diamond in the rough along Florida’s Emerald Coast. While
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Situated on the eastern side of the island of Hispaniola, the Dominican Republic is soon to be the shining star of the Caribbean. Known throughout the
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Imagine it’s the year 1935 and your feet are planted on the sand of the quaint island of Bimini. You’ve just arrived at the Compleat Angler Hotel in A
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While the southwest coast of Florida routinely hosts first-class events for die-hard anglers looking to test their skills, the 1st Annual Gulf Coast O
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First off, if you don’t enjoy lengthy boat rides, move on. Fishing the edge of the shelf hours west of St. Petersburg requires big boats, taxing fuel
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Thanks to unique currents, aggressive bottom contours and the banning of commercial purse seining with recently added restrictions on large scale long
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We were headed for the tip of Shallow Ground, where the ocean floor quickly climbs from 4,000 feet to only 200. The sounder decided to wake up from it
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It’s no secret that sailfish populations are on the rise. Thanks in part to the requirement of circle-hooks in tournaments, as well as the industry wi
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If 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
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Are you ready for the most exciting tournament of the summer? If so, than it’s time to sharpen your hooks and re-spool your reels because the first an
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This hidden utopia may just be the farthest blip on the radar when considering bonefishing in The Bahamas. Situated in the southeastern reaches of the
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The Southern Kingfish Association is one of the most highly acclaimed saltwater tournament series in North America. While competition is fierce, it’s
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Most discussions concerning monster bonefish involve driving down I-95 until it turns into Overseas Highway. This is for good reason, as Florida Keys
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On April 20, 2010 the Gulf of Mexico experienced what is being labeled as the worst environmental disaster in the history of the United States. As a r
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As any gambler knows, the odds are always in favor of the house. However, when you are trying your luck on the reefs and wrecks dotting the northern G
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I turned my head and observed a supercharged frigate bird circling and diving as we slow-trolled in the wash parallel to the bright, sandy beach. In m
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If you’ve ever had the pleasure of fishing South Florida during spring break, then you’re well aware of the crowded waterways when everyone’s favorite
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The tide just turned and was pushing toward the open ocean as we made our way up the rugged Pacific coastline. I was told that the reef we were headed
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It’s blowing a steady 15-knots out of the northeast with crisp five-footers out front. Many tournaments would call for a lay day, but die-hard wahoo a
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Visit your local newsstand or bookstore and thumb through the pages of the current saltwater sport fishing publications. You’ll likely be floored by t
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It should come as no surprise to anyone perusing the pages of this magazine that numerous Caribbean destinations offer outstanding flats fishing. The
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Florida is the state that never stops shining and unless you enjoy snowboarding and snowmobiling, it’s the ultimate winter destination. Offering a won
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Mention yellowtail snapper and the image of delectable culinary creations surely come to mind. Blackened, grilled, broiled or baked, one can’t go wron
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Mention Florida’s Atlantic coastline in our circle of friends, and it’s highly arguable that no species garners more attention than acrobatic sailfish
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More than a year ago, I was graciously invited to join Yankee Capts on an overnight mutton snapper trip to the famed Dry Tortugas situated 50-plus mil
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Standing thigh deep in the suds of Kabeljous Beach, which lies about a mile east of where the Gamtoos River enters the Indian Ocean, I looked up and s
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In the dark depths surrounding The Bahamian Archipelago thrives a snapper few of us will ever see. For those who do come face-to-face with these fasci
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Among anglings elite clientele, prime locations around the world are far from a secret. St. Thomas has an unparalleled blue marlin bite, Cabo San Luca
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Mention yellowfin tuna in conversation, and instinctively visions of Northeast canyons, Gulf Coast oil rigs and the long-range San Diego fleet come to
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Have you ever returned from an amazing fishing trip and caught a case of the blues, but for no apparent reason? After spending five days on Cat Island
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When it comes to world-class angling destinations, it seems that every year an exotic and uncharted locale pops up on the radar in an effort to knocko
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