As a southwest Florida guide and professional king mackerel tournament angler, catching success is always on the forefront of my agenda. Indeed, wheth
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With sailfish season in full swing, you’ve likely already connected with a few of these majestic predators. And while your typical trolling techniques
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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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It should come as no surprise that shore-bound anglers have a huge disadvantage when compared to their fellow brethren equipped with modern vessels. T
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Late summer is an absolutely lovely time of year in South Florida, however, it’s not exactly prime time to put together a successful inshore adventure
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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
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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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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
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Kite-fishing is far from a new concept, as primitive anglers around the world have been utilizing makeshift fishing kites for centuries. Indo-Pacific
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There’s no denying the fact that crankbaits are extremely versatile offerings with numerous fish-attracting attributes. While these long-standing arti
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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
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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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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
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There are fishing clubs, and then there are fishing clubs. Unfortunately, most of both have dissolved over the years as anglers now find it easier to
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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
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Each spring, summer, fall and winter, the causeways, bridges and canals of many Florida counties are populated by a unique bunch of individuals seekin
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There’s no doubt in my mind that fishing magazines provide the angling community with great tips and techniques regarding lure selection, fishing hot
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Fish the shallows often? Then you, too, know how incredibly spooky sly shallow water predators can be. Snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, bonefish – all e
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Outriggers have been an essential ingredient in offshore fishing for decades, yet the task of selecting and installing the numerous components that cr
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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
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Have you ever wondered what goes into manufacturing the tackle, gear and accessories we all use today? Anglers often take for granted the tremendous e
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The perpetual summer sun beamed down as we boated across this immense body of water known as Great Bear Lake. The far shoreline could barely be seen i
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If you’re not well aware of the increasing popularity of kayak fishing, brother you’re missing the ‘yak! Across the entire country more and more angle
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It’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
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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
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“It comes down to one thing…people. There are just too many people.” These are the words spoken by legendary Charlotte Harbor angler Tommy
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Sanibel, 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.
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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
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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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Wonder what goes into manufacturing the tackle, gear and accessories we all use today? Anglers often take for granted the tremendous effort it require
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If the breeze is just right, I can tell what’s on the menu at my favorite restaurant a mile or so from a marsh I love to fish on Cape Cod. My stomach
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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
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Florida Bay is a subtropical marine lagoon that encompasses both Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Located at t
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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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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
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For decades anglers have been practicing catch and release in an effort to promote conservation and improve fish stocks for future generations. Howeve
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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
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Have you ever wondered what goes into manufacturing the tackle, gear and accessories we all use today? Anglers often take for granted the tremendous e
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A brand new flats skiff is sure to pique any shallow water anglers’ interests, but lets think for a moment that you had a blank check and the ability
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From as far back as I can remember I was extremely proficient at catching all of the members of the infamous Trash Can Slam. Oh yeah…and the treat of
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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
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Webster’s dictionary defines addiction as compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance characterized by tolerance and well-defined physiol
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It’s no secret that piers aren’t the most glamorous of fishing venues, however, there’s no denying the fact they’re a great option when it comes to be
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The emerald green waters of the St. Augustine Inlet had almost slowed to slack tide. Captain Tom Winrow was sure that this magic point in time would b
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You’ve been stalking a foraging pod of oversized redfish for the better part of the morning. The school has been just out of casting distance but the
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If you were to ask any inshore angler what type of fishing brings the most enjoyment, most would say that a topwater bite is the pinnacle of all strik
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Around the state, countless backcountry anglers invest a great deal of time and money procuring their own live bait, yet I can’t tell you how many tim
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It finally happened! After thousands of dollars invested in a vessel, a garage full of tackle and what feels like a lifetime spent on the water, you f
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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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Struggling, a lone cobia propels its streamlined figure through the dense seawater, all the while scanning every direction of its lifeless surrounding
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The highly anticipated Mercury Redbone SLAM, presented by ESPN Outdoors Saltwater Series, was scheduled for September 5-7, however, with Hurricane Ike
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The ever-increasing popularity of kayak fishing has brought about a literal fleet of various kayaks to choose from. As the plastic armada draws in mor
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Live bait is king! It doesn’t matter where around the peninsula you ply your craft, live bait certainly plays a key role in every angler’s success. Wi
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It’s no secret that sheepshead have a reputation for being persnickety nibblers, but with the proper tackle and a few proven rigging techniques, you,
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Well-tuned anglers who consistently find success offshore all have their own opinions about the sweetest boats, the most effective lures and trolling
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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
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Statewide, the unforgettable results that come with high-speed wahoo trolling are typically the same – periods of anticipation highlighted by bu
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The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, (NOAA) is a division of the United States Department of Commerce. NOAA enriches life through sc
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The 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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There are many good reasons to fly fish for sharks. One of the many is purely for the educational value. While the majority of anglers new to fly-fish
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Mangrove snapper…gag, red and goliath grouper…seatrout…snook…redfish…tarpon of all sizes…cobia…flounder…these are just some of the many species that w
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We’ve all fished with a popping cork at one time or another, and whether you call it a bobber, float or simply a cork, these devices are extremely eff
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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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