While the striped bass encountered in Florida aren’t of the cow variety commonly caught in the Northeast, there are two species of striped bass that inhabit state waters. Atlantic striped bass naturally range from the St. Lawrence River in Canada along the Eastern Seaboard to northern Florida. In the Sunshine State they venture up the St. Johns River to Deland, but only ... Read More
Fly fishermen traveling to New Zealand generally fall into two categories, the first timers and the seasoned veterans. The first timers, especially those who try and do it on their own, will have the hardest time and often leave for home disappointed. For the seasoned veterans, it’s another story because they either fish with experienced guides or have gone through the l... Read More
While most locals are dusting off their wakeboards and water skis in anticipation of warmer weather, serious bass fishermen know spring is one of the best times to be on the water. West Lake Toho in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, located in Central Florida just south of Orlando, is a great place to be if you’re serious about lunker hunting. You won’t find many recreatio... Read More
Anglers are known for looking forward to their next great seasonal escapade. During the pleasant spring they look forward to summer. During the brutally hot summer they look forward to fall. In the fall they look forward to the holidays and for a recurring event that renews all types of emotions and expectations of a traditional seasonal fishery. When winter officially arr... Read More
Just north of the hustle and bustle of Orlando and all of its tourist attractions sits Lake County. Home to over 1,000 named lakes that include the famous Harris Chain and some of the most productive private bass lakes in the country, Lake County provides immense opportunities and incredible habitat diversity for trophy largemouth and more.I was introduced to this... Read More
Barely rippling the surface, the chartreuse spinnerbait pushed a bulge of water, creating a V-shaped wake with its chrome blades as it sputtered over thick grass. In an instant, the bait disappeared in a cloud of mist and fury as a large predator annihilated the shiny temptation.“This is a big bass! We could win the tournament with this fish. All we need is a kic... Read More
For those lucky enough to live in South Florida, the diverse angling opportunities mean there’s always something to catch. Whether you live and breathe freshwater fishing or simply use it as a quick remedy to get your fix after work or when poor conditions prevail offshore, Florida’s numerous lakes, ponds and canals are home to some impressive opponents that shouldn’... Read More
Competing on the FLW Tour is no easy task, just ask the field of 174 pros who set out for four days of competition on Lake Okeechobee in hopes of taking home top honors and upwards of $125,000. Amongst these seasoned competitors, Lake Okeechobee is recognized as a prized fishery for producing trophy largemouth bass. However, as good as it is they all agree the Big O can be... Read More
Global warming has been in the news a lot lately, but whoever is in charge of it forgot to send the memo to some remote regions of Canada’s Arctic. When I arrived at an outpost fishing camp on the northwest corner of Nunavut’s Dubawnt Lake in mid-July, the majority of the immense body of water was still covered in ice. This fact would present us with some difficulties ... Read More
Several rods in holders hanging off the stern all bent over at once, kicking off an exciting frenzy in the back of the boat as we passed over a honey hole. Trolling, or pulling as crappie pros call it, can lead to fast action on Crescent Lake when baits flutter over the right spot.“In my opinion, there’s no better lake in Florida for big crappie, but it also pr... Read More
