January 13, 2021

KISS Mahi-Mahi Fishing

We anglers definitely over-complexify things sometimes. Quite often, actually. Will it really make that big a difference if you tie a Bimini Twist, versus a modified Albright? If you choose 8/0 hooks instead of 10/0? If […]

January 12, 2021

Don’t Call Those Ribbonfish “Trash” Fish!

Ribbonfish are some bizarre looking creatures. They look more snake-like than fish-like, a 30-incher doesn’t even hit one pound, and their sharp teeth are barbed for maximum killing ability. As a result of their less than […]

January 6, 2021

Catch Grouper On Jigs

Most anglers fish for grouper with bait, but jigging for grouper is also quite effective. And it has some significant advantages, particularly when you’re drift fishing over craggy structure. Not only will the jigs catch fish, […]

January 5, 2021

Strange Cork Tactics that Work

There’s no denying that traditional popping cork fishing is effective for catching speckled trout. Does it always work? Of course not. But when the usual “pop-pop-pause… pop-pop-pause…” isn’t working, that doesn’t mean you should ditch the […]

December 30, 2020

Trolling for Cobia

Wait a sec – trolling, for cobia? Yes, cobia. Few anglers target this species by trolling, and far more often we sight fish or chum for them. It is possible to go after cobia on the […]

December 22, 2020

Taking The Dog Fishing

So, your dog likes to go fishing? Mine, too. Actually, all the dogs I’ve owned have quickly adapted to being on a boat, and (at least, as far as I can tell) greatly enjoy fishing trips […]

December 16, 2020

Sea Robins: No, they Aren’t Trash Fish!

Sea robins are one of those weird species that gets no respect. Sure, they look strange. No, they aren’t number-one on anyone’s target species list. But these odd little critters have a lot more to offer […]

December 14, 2020

Fishing with Green Lights

If you enjoy night fishing with regularity, you probably know exactly what you’re seeing in this somewhat cryptic picture: fish that have been attracted to green lights. Many of us who enjoy night fishing know that […]

December 8, 2020

5 Tips for Cold Weather Speckled Trout

There’s a chill in the air, water temps have dropped, and you’ll need to bundle up to go fishing? That doesn’t mean warm-loving species like speckled sea trout have to come off the target list. In […]

November 19, 2020

Fishing with Joystick Controls

Many folks feel like arming a boat with joystick controls is sort of cheating. But from a saltwater angler’s perspective, forget all about the ease of docking, slow-speed maneuvering, and boat handling in general. The bottom […]

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