December 13, 2022

Redfish in the Rain

It’s rainy and foggy, light levels are low, and you’re having trouble getting those redfish on the end of your line? While there’s no such thing as 100-percent predictability in the world of fishing, as a […]

December 6, 2022

Is there Bubble-Gum Pink in your Tackle Box?

Some anglers carry a million different colors and patterns, and some others have three or four stand-bys they stick to. No matter which category you fall into, peek at your tacklebox right now and see if […]

November 22, 2022

Just What Good Are Reef Balls?

We often hear from the likes of CCA Texas about reef ball projects. But, just what good do those things do? Is it really worth your time, effort, and heard-earned cash to help support reef ball […]

November 17, 2022

Flatsworthy On The Second Chain Of Islands (Video)

Our friends at the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) recommend watching this video from FlatsWorthy on The Second Chain of Islands. “Second Chain of Islands is a little more difficult to track because it is so fragmented […]

November 16, 2022

How to Rig a Jigging Spoon

Some jigging spoons come with a single hook rigged up top, others have a treble on the bottom, and some come with no hooks pre-rigged. Confusing? Youbetcha. Here’s how to rig those spoons up right. Take […]

November 15, 2022

Tips for Catching Bait

Few things in the world of fishing are more frustrating than heading out at first light with the plan to catch live baits on hook and line and then go for big game… but being unable […]

November 15, 2022

Choosing the Best Braid Line for Saltwater Fishing

Walk the isles of any tackle shop, and you’ll see row after row of braid fishing lines. So, how the heck are you supposed to know which is the best for your needs? Much of the […]

November 8, 2022

When Mackerel Get Finicky

Sometimes catching Spanish mackerel is such a piece of cake it seems silly – birds are diving, fish are busting bait, and anything you toss into the fray gets snapped up the moment it hits the […]

November 2, 2022

Do You Need an Upper Station?

When it comes to certain types of fishing, having an upper station can be invaluable. Offshore boats usually have ’em, but in recent years we’ve been seeing more and more pop up on bay and hybrid […]

October 25, 2022

New Bonefish Research Aids Conservation

Spatial management, which includes protected areas, is an important tool for marine conservation. Protected areas work best when they are part of a network, and provide protection for the needs of different species and for the […]

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