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
Read More“It comes down to one thing…people. There are just too many people.” These are the words spoken by legendary Charlotte Harbor angler Tommy
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 MoreIt 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
Read MoreMention yellowfin tuna in conversation, and instinctively visions of Northeast canyons, Gulf Coast oil rigs and the long-range San Diego fleet come to
Read MoreWonder what goes into manufacturing the tackle, gear and accessories we all use today? Anglers often take for granted the tremendous effort it require
Read MoreIf 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
Read MoreIt’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
Read MoreFlorida Bay is a subtropical marine lagoon that encompasses both Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Located at t
Read MoreHave 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
Read MoreSmokers. 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
Read MoreFor decades anglers have been practicing catch and release in an effort to promote conservation and improve fish stocks for future generations. Howeve
Read MoreAs 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
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what goes into manufacturing the tackle, gear and accessories we all use today? Anglers often take for granted the tremendous e
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreFrom 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
Read MoreAs 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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Read MoreIt’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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreYou’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
Read MoreIf 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
Read MoreAround 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
Read MoreIt 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
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreStruggling, a lone cobia propels its streamlined figure through the dense seawater, all the while scanning every direction of its lifeless surrounding
Read MoreThe highly anticipated Mercury Redbone SLAM, presented by ESPN Outdoors Saltwater Series, was scheduled for September 5-7, however, with Hurricane Ike
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreLive 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
Read MoreIt’s no secret that sheepshead have a reputation for being persnickety nibblers, but with the proper tackle and a few proven rigging techniques, you,
Read MoreWell-tuned anglers who consistently find success offshore all have their own opinions about the sweetest boats, the most effective lures and trolling
Read More230-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
Read MoreStatewide, the unforgettable results that come with high-speed wahoo trolling are typically the same – periods of anticipation highlighted by bu
Read MoreThe National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, (NOAA) is a division of the United States Department of Commerce. NOAA enriches life through sc
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
Read MoreThere 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
Read MoreMangrove 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
Read MoreWe’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
Read MoreHead-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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