Twitchbaits are certainly more frustrating to figure out than most lures… but eventually you’ll find that there are times when they’ll out catch basically anything else. One of the main times to pull a twitchbait out is when you’re wading […]
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There’s nothing more exciting than watching a wake form behind a topwater bait, and nothing more frustrating than watching the fish miss again, and again… and again. Topwater is arguably the most exciting way to fish, but can lead to
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Flounder are an awesome catch, but many anglers have a tough time getting them on the line when surf fishing as opposed to when fishing from a boat – even when the surf is chock full of them. From Nov.
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Remember a few years back when speed jigging was all the rage? It’s been a while since people stopped talking about the tactic, but if you want to enjoy the shoulder-jarring strike of a mad amberjack this remains a top
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Fish with paddle-tail lure long enough, and sooner or later someone will say “hey, you put your paddle-tail on upside-down.” So, which way is that paddle supposed to face, up, or down!? An exhaustive look at manufacturer recommendations and the
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You may remember that I spent a good deal of last year observing a black drum’s behavior (see Black Drum Observations) in a very large aquarium. Well, that super-cool fish unfortunately met his demise when he attempted to eat one
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Every year in Tampa, FL, the International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition and Conference gives us a glimpse at what’s new in the world of marine manufacturing. This conference is attended by most of the major builders, dealers, and countless vendors who make
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Tech races forward at a blinding pace, and that includes marine electronics tech. The National Marine Electronics Conference & Expo just took place in Providence, RI, where a slew of new gear was released to the public. We’re guessing you
Spotting flotsam far out at sea is a mahi angler’s dream, and often when we spot that something special, it comes in the form of weed paddies or weedlines. Treat the situation right and you could go home with loaded
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Catching specks when it’s hot out is no easy task, but it’s certainly doable. On certain days, it can even force the fish to congregate in cooler areas, making them easier to locate. As a general rule, start your days
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While they may be the same species, there are some major differences in targeting slots compared to bull redfish. Here are some quick tips that will help you hunt for the true giants. Search Deeper Waters When fishing for reds,
You’ll find sheepshead in the shallows more often than most anglers think, especially in the spring and fall when temperatures are moderate. It’s a phenomenal backup plan when targeting other inshore species because more often than not they’re close by,
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Tossing jigs for flounder is extremely effective and a ton of fun. Let’s take a look at three tips that will have you flinging in flatties left and right. Go Heavy When targeting flounder, use heavier jigheads than you would
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Bass anglers love their real-time imagers, inshore anglers love their side-scanners, and these days more and more offshore anglers are adapting 360-fishfinders. The CSH8LMK2 360 Omni made by Furuno, with thousands of feet of range, has always been considered the
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I’ve tested an awful lot of boating gear through the years, and sometimes the best boat mod you make turns out to be something you didn’t expect to even like. Case in point: The Scanstrut Rokk Edge 10. It sells
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Since last winter I’ve been observing a black drum firsthand for hours on end, week after week. No, I wasn’t scuba diving or dropping down a fish-cam – I have a very, very large aquarium. Last year I caught a
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Which knot is “best”? Naturally, that depends entirely upon the application. And quite often it seems like anglers are a bit overly concerned about exactly which knot is best for what purpose. Truth be told you can learn a few
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Most people target cobia (ling, crab-eaters, etc.) by sight fishing and a few like chumming them up, but what about trolling? Fewer people troll, which is a shame because this tactic is not only effective, it allows you to cover
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Just about every angler out there knows docks provide cover that fish often gravitate to. In many different waterways they’re a good target, and in some they’re the prime target. But, are all docks created equally? Heck no. Use these
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Few situations are more fun than encountering a school of Spanish mackerel or bluefish that are churning the water, busting through hapless bait-balls. One that is even more fun, however, is finding a mixed school that includes both species tearing
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