December 7, 2021

Catching Deepwater Flounder

Most of us think of flounder as a relatively shallow water target. This makes perfect sense, since they can be found in bays, passes, and the surf. Truth be told, however, deeper structures out in the […]

December 1, 2021

The Forgotten Art of Bottom Bouncing

Back in the olden days before soft plastics and injection-molded crankbaits, bottom bouncing with bucktails was a primary fishing tactic. Although few employ it these days it’s still as effective as is ever was, particularly when […]

November 30, 2021

Should You Add Foam Decking To Your Fishing Boat?

No doubt you’ve noticed that more and more new fishing boats have foam padding on the deck. This stuff is also available in sticky-back sheets that can be cut with a razor knife and self-installed. Some […]

November 30, 2021

3 Critical Factors for Speck Fishing

You want to catch some speckled sea trout, right? Of course you do! There are lots of ways to make it happen, but whatever tactic, technique, or bait you intend to deploy, you won’t catch fish […]

November 9, 2021

When to Replace Ballyhoo

Offshore anglers who troll ballyhoo know that having a properly swimming bait is critical to success. And ballyhoo tend to “wash out” and get beat up after a few hours, regardless of whether they get hit […]

November 9, 2021

Cobia Fishing Single-Handed

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 […]

November 3, 2021

Catching Mackerel in a Chill

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 […]

November 2, 2021

Choosing the Best Fishing Pliers

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 […]

October 19, 2021

Ladyfish: A Nuisance, or a Nice Catch?

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, […]

October 14, 2021

Soft Crabs: The World’s Best Bait?

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 […]

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