Cobia are tough fish to catch and they’re extremely tough to land, especially when you’re fishing single-handed. Even relatively small ones like the fish pictured here can dodge nets and gaffs, or surge and snap off […]
Everyone thinks of Spanish mackerel as warm-water fish, and they are, but often they’ll actually bite best during a warm-up when the temperatures suddenly dip. This seems to be especially true when water temperatures are only […]
Every angler needs a good pair of pliers, but there are about a million different varieties out there. How are you supposed to pick the best one? Consider the following factors: Nose Length – Long-nose pliers […]
Ladyfish, often called “poor man’s tarpon” thanks to their affinity for leaping clear of the water when on the line, may be poor table fare – but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth pursuing. In fact, […]
There is not one saltwater predator swimming in the Gulf that doesn’t enjoy eating soft crabs. Think about it for a second. Fish that favor crustaceans, like redfish or sheepshead, love them. Fish that normally chase […]
Catching sharks of all species is quite exciting, whether they’re your main target or you just happen to encounter one by accident. Either way, handling a shark is unlike handling any other species of fish. We […]
We anglers enjoy fishing from all sorts of craft – kayaks, jon boats, sportfishing yachts, and everything in-between – but fishing from a Jet Ski still raises eyebrows. This is a shame, because while Jet Skis […]
Amberjack have a well-deserved reputation for pulling like your line was attacked to a Mack truck, and earn the nickname “reef donkeys.” In fact, few fish fight as hard as jacks. They also have a less-than-stellar […]
Traditionally most anglers fished for flounder with bait, but as times have changed so have the preferences of many fishermen. Today, vertically jigging for flounder with soft plastics gives bait a run for its money in […]
If you want to rack up big numbers of Spanish mackerel, generally speaking you’ll want to troll with small spoons behind diving planers. But, what if you’re a light tackle angler who enjoys a good fight? […]