April 27, 2022

The Best Spanish Mackerel EVER

As you folks undoubtedly know, usually I stick with how-to saltwater fishing posts. Since discovering this amazing smoked mackerel dip recipe, however, I just can’t resist sharing – it will literally turn your “regular” mackerel into […]

April 26, 2022

Tips for Better Bailing

You’ve been on the ocean for hours without a single bite, when you spot it: a board, cargo net, or a refrigerator floating on the surface. Heck, it doesn’t mater what it is. If you see […]

April 19, 2022

Targeting Sheepshead from a Kayak

Sheepshead – AKA convict fish, thanks to their black bars – are a great fighting fish that goes well on the dinnerplate, but they can also be a frustrating target. Recently, my son David schooled me […]

April 14, 2022

Fleas for Bait – Sand Fleas, That Is

Sand fleas, or mole crabs as some folks call ’em, can be found wiggling in the sand at the edge of the surf and easily dug up by hand or scooped from the loose sand with […]

April 7, 2022

Mack Speed

What’s the ideal trolling speed for Spanish mackerel? Some guys swear by eight mph, others say 10 is best, and 12 is a favored marks by some. But truth be told, the “best” trolling speed isn’t […]

April 6, 2022

Fishing Around Ships

Most anglers know to look for structure, but one form of structure that often gets ignored is ships. Naturally, ships on the move aren’t going to hold fish, or if they do, would be impossible to […]

April 5, 2022

Digging for Gold: Golden Tilefish

If you’re willing to make the run to 500-plus feet of water (600 and change is better) you might just strike gold – golden tilefish, that is. Golden tilefish live on muddy bottom in deep waters, […]

March 1, 2022

How to Bill a Billfish

Some years ago I was in the cockpit of a sportfish with a guy who seemed to more or less know what he was doing, when another angler hooked up with a marlin. Always on the […]

February 24, 2022

How to Catch King Mackerel on Spoons

Slow-trolling for king mackerel with live baits or rigged dead baits is incredibly effective, but these tactics require advanced planning and effort. You need to catch or buy the live baits, and/or buy and pre-rig the […]

February 23, 2022

Can Dolphin Help You Catch More Fish?

Many offshore anglers may not realize it, but the answer to this question is a resounding yes. Now, those dolphin obviously aren’t going to push any fish towards your baits, but… When you see dolphin thrashing […]

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