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
Read MoreYou have been offshore fishing your entire life. Deep dropping, soaking cut baits, trolling and pitching out live bait is your dojo, but you head offs
Read MoreLaz here, to talk about the FG Knot, my go-to connection whether I’m fishing inshore or offshore, for connecting braid and fluorocarbon. One of the ad
Read MoreSeriously, is there any offshore game fishing roaming our waters that won’t readily eat a squid? Whether it’s pelagic predators hunting the upper reac
Read MoreWith the evolution of slow pitch jigging, adding assist hooks has become a popular change people are making to their jigs. For some reason, many peopl
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreFor winter offshore fishing, there are very few fish that won't eat a live, dead, or chunk of ballyhoo. Ballyhoo, otherwise known as "half beaks," are
Read MoreIn Florida and The Bahamas, widespread anglers are fortunate to have a massive variety of offshore game fish roaming the region’s diverse deep-water v
Read MoreOne of the questions we are asked very frequently goes something like this: “So, which is better, monofilament or fluorocarbon?” Unfortunately, the an
Read MoreMangrove snapper are undoubtedly among the most common game fish encountered by anglers in Florida. From shallow backwaters to offshore structure, the
Read MoreMy boat can't always make it offshore, but when the weather calms down in the coming months, I’d like to do some blue water fishing. I’m not opp
Read MoreMany of us around the state of Florida know kite fishing is a popular tactic throughout the year when conditions allow. However, it is particularly ef
Read MoreThe naming conventions for sailfish, swordfish, red snapper and yellowtail are undeniably accurate, although the widely recognized king mackerel is no
Read MoreSuccessful offshore endeavors can require substantial collections of specialized gear, with the greatest emphasis often placed on items with exorbitan
Read MoreAs tropical weather patterns disrupt the Atlantic basin, water temperatures will begin to fall and prevailing southeast winds will gradually veer to t
Read MoreWhile trolling has its time and place, for many South Florida fishermen launching kites is the preferred tactic no matter the season. It’s certainly t
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that kite fishing is a highly effective tactic for catching pelagic game fish when they are concentrated in a specific depth, contour
Read MoreEver since anglers began presenting artificial lures, the goal has been to fish the most lifelike offerings possible. Lure manufacturers continue to i
Read MoreTheir significance to sport fishing is indescribable, to the point one could argue the prosperity of the entire industry hinges on the miniscule halfb
Read MoreOver the years not many pelagic species have undergone such intense angling pressure as swordfish, yet through sustainable and restricted commercial a
Read MoreMost don't realize how lucky we are to live where others vacation, but the true locals are fully aware of the world-class fisheries that make the Suns
Read MoreThis past summer and fall the tackle shops in my hometown were experiencing a ballyhoo shortage and at times they were even completely out of stock fo
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why cubera snapper are so well equipped to crush and inhale spiny lobster? Why marauding wahoo prefer to maim fast food by cutt
Read MoreWhile countless contraptions have come and gone over the years, few innovations have revolutionized the recreational sport fishing industry quite like
Read MoreAlthough it took a considerable amount of time for circle-hooks to be accepted throughout the angling community, they have since proven their effectiv
Read MoreI’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
Read MoreIt’s May and that means countless crews will be heading over the horizon with one goal in mind—to find and capture dolphin! It is a fact that no other
Read MoreWalk into any tackle shop and you’ll see that big game skirted trolling lures are now available in a bewildering range of shapes, designs and material
Read MoreWith countless natural and artificial offerings available to Florida anglers, and numerous different baits effective for various species across a wide
Read MoreWhether you prefer high-speed wahoo trolling in the Bahamas or pulling planers for king mackerel on this side of the ‘Stream, there’s no denying the e
Read MoreWith countless natural and artificial offerings available to Florida anglers, and different baits and approaches effective for various species across
Read MoreRound Sleeves Material: Brass Required Crimping Tool: Point-to-Cup Reliability: Fair Notes: Achieves relatively decent connection in light tackle appl
Read MoreRigging with reliable knots is a vital lesson every fisherman learns early on in their angling career. Sadly, most learn the lesson of poorly tied kno
Read MoreAfter a lengthy closure along both coasts, grouper fishing is a great option no matter your port of call. There’s no shortage of quality fish roaming
Read MoreAs the world’s top seafood consumer, it’s no surprise the island nation of Japan is home to a busy commercial fishing industry. In their quest to stay
Read MoreBlue Runner Average Size: 8- to 14-inches AKA: Hardtail, Hardnose, Runner Overall Rating: 6.5 / 10 Best Rigging Method Blue runner are far more effect
Read MoreAlthough anglers hailing from ports along Florida’s East Coast typically encounter blue marlin as incidental catches, it’s really a shame these apex p
Read MoreThere’s a whole lot more involved in dead bait trolling than simply pitching a rigged ballyhoo over the transom and hoisting up the outrigger clip. Ba
Read MoreWith any level of involvement enticing toothy predators with live bait, you’ve surely experienced the dreaded short strike. In fact, many game fish at
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