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September 14, 20100108

“HELP…my baits are dying!”

Captain Mike, in preparation of a weekend of fun fishing, my friends and I often catch dozens of pilchard off a local seawall. We transport our bounty

July 20, 20100108

Wahoo

Wahoo are some of the most amazing predators in all of the world’s oceans. The shear speed in which they strike coupled with razor sharp teeth and bea

July 16, 20100183

Plug A Tuna

While we recently highlighted the most innovative and effective trolling lure designs (The Perfect Hoax May/June 2010), we purposely left out the old

July 15, 20100128

Sabotage a Smoker

Of all the species inhabiting Florida’s prolific near-shore waters, king mackerel are arguably the most popular. Thanks in part to strict regulations

July 14, 20100137

Freedom Fighters

Whether you enjoy plying fertile offshore waters, lush grass flats or anywhere in between, there’s no method as effective at increasing your score as

June 11, 20100172

Ballyhoo

Have you ever wondered what goes into producing the tackle, gear and accessories we use today? Anglers and boaters often take for granted the tremendo

May 27, 20100100

Into The Blue

Florida is known the world over for its tropical climate and sunny skies. While mild winters, 2010 aside, offer unrivaled shallow water opportunities

May 21, 20100109

The Color Dolphin

While offshore fishermen are extremely opinionated, there’s certainly one thing we can all agree on—the shear popularity of dolphin. Five or 55-

May 19, 2010080

Satellite-Based Fishing Forecasts

Whether it’s the latest and greatest high-speed reel, freshest forage, fastest boat or flashiest teaser, it is no secret offshore anglers are constant

May 14, 20100117

Rigging Station Essentials

When heading offshore it should come as no surprise that the more tools you have at your disposal the more success you will have. Sure, there are some

March 23, 20100118

Fallback Flags

Mention yellowtail snapper and the image of delectable culinary creations surely come to mind. Blackened, grilled, broiled or baked, one can’t go wron

March 15, 20100105

Fabulous Fillets

Fabulous fillets start long before you begin preparing your favorite seafood dish. Any fresh fish you are not planning on eating within a few days MUS

January 22, 20100187

Tortugas Tales

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

January 21, 2010098

Gulf Gold

Whether it’s hard fighting bottom fish or schooling pelagics, the northern Gulf of Mexico offers anglers a plethora of amazing opportunities. Each sea

January 15, 2010098

Wicked Winter Kings

As a southwest Florida guide and professional king mackerel tournament angler, catching success is always on the forefront of my agenda. Indeed, wheth

January 14, 20100138

School of Deception

With sailfish season in full swing, you’ve likely already connected with a few of these majestic predators. And while your typical trolling techniques

December 9, 20090119

The SKA

If you’re not familiar with the Southern Kingfish Association, then there is something you should know. This isn’t your average tournament

November 23, 2009092

Natural Born Killers

Ask me what the story is with wicked wahoo, and I’ll swear that no game fish is more cherished. Few species in any of the world’s oceans generate the

November 20, 20090121

Iron Man

If you would have asked me 10-years ago about deep jigging in South Florida, two techniques would have immediately come to mind—bottom bouncing large

November 19, 20090382

Queen of the Deep

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

November 18, 20090103

Migration Invasion

With a crisp northwesterly chilling our cheeks, we rocked back in forth in relatively calm seas with high expectations of what was about to come. Off

November 17, 20090104

Sky High Success

Kite-fishing is far from a new concept, as primitive anglers around the world have been utilizing makeshift fishing kites for centuries. Indo-Pacific

October 15, 20090128

Trophy Release Mounts

Have you ever wondered what goes into manufacturing the tackle, gear and accessories we all use today? Anglers and boaters often take for granted the

October 13, 2009085

Drambuie Key West Marlin Tournament 2009

When most anglers think of marlin fishing it’s likely that an image of an exotic tropical paradise comes to mind. While there’s no denying the fact th

September 25, 2009091

Breathe

It was a steamy dawn along the mainland of Mexico as I boarded a rickety panga in hopes of battling the Pacific’s most powerful pelagics. We pushed th

September 22, 20090489

Fish the Moon:
Day or Night

Since the very beginning, we’ve gazed to the sky in wonderment – transfixed by the most brilliant celestial body apparent from the earth’s surfa

September 15, 20090114

The Sweetest Snap

Outriggers have been an essential ingredient in offshore fishing for decades, yet the task of selecting and installing the numerous components that cr

September 14, 20090133

Spread ‘Em

In the wonderful world of offshore fishing, when it comes to deploying an effective trolling spread there are as many options for Florida anglers as t

July 22, 2009096

Statewide Tips For Hitting The Live Bait Jackpot!

In today’s day and age, there are a plethora of artificial offerings that assist in enticing your favorite game fish. Vertical jigs, soft plastics, fl

July 16, 2009093

Touchdown

Somewhere on a lush green practice field a bulldog fullback is punishing a quartet of would-be tacklers. The talented running back barrels through the

July 15, 20090164

Spooling For Big Game Success

It doesn’t matter if you enjoy drifting and dreaming for broadbill swordfish on the 50/50 line, chasing yellowfin tuna on the other side of the Gulf S

July 14, 20090110

Appetite For Intensity

Mention yellowfin tuna in conversation, and instinctively visions of Northeast canyons, Gulf Coast oil rigs and the long-range San Diego fleet come to

June 9, 20090120

Bahamas Billfish Championship

It’s 6 am and already a balmy 75 degrees. You’re surrounded by some of your best fishing buddies, and while attending to some last minute rigging duti

May 21, 20090107

Big Mack

It’s common knowledge that Spanish mackerel are highly regarded among inshore anglers for their great light tackle sporting attributes as well as tast

May 19, 20090153

Freaky

The heavy sash weight finally hit bottom after what seemed like an eternity of anticipation. Within 30 seconds we had a solid tap and soon the heavy-d

May 18, 20090115

Smoker Specialist

Smokers. You’ve surely heard the word tossed around before and no, I’m not talking about the population that can no longer inhale their nicotine fix i

May 15, 20090152

Ballyhoo Riggin’ Rack

For decades anglers have been practicing catch and release in an effort to promote conservation and improve fish stocks for future generations. Howeve

May 14, 2009091

Live Fast, Die Young

As I open my eyes for the first time, I’m nearly blinded by the golden hues of shimmering light protruding through the ever-present mats of floating v

March 24, 2009069

Sunscreen Strategies

As a South Florida native I’ve had my fair share of sun exposure. Throw in travels to balmy tropical locales, and my fair complexion just can’t take i

February 9, 2009095

Extinction 2021

Struggling, a lone cobia propels its streamlined figure through the dense seawater, all the while scanning every direction of its lifeless surrounding

January 15, 20090143

Flippy Over Flotsam

Well-tuned anglers who consistently find success offshore all have their own opinions about the sweetest boats, the most effective lures and trolling

January 14, 20090105

Insatiable Insanity

230-feet, drop ‘em down…came the voice over the loudspeaker. At 3:00 a.m. that is exactly what it was – loud. I knew this voice, for I had heard it ma

November 21, 20080181

Warp-Speed Wahoo

Statewide, the unforgettable results that come with high-speed wahoo trolling are typically the same – periods of anticipation highlighted by bu

November 30, 20070646

Official Head-Boat Fishing Guide

Head-boats, also known as “party-boats” or “drift-boats,” are a type of large recreational fishing vessel that charges a fixed fee per person – or per

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