April 19, 2022

Targeting Sheepshead from a Kayak

Sheepshead – AKA convict fish, thanks to their black bars – are a great fighting fish that goes well on the dinnerplate, but they can also be a frustrating target. Recently, my son David schooled me […]

April 14, 2022

Fleas for Bait – Sand Fleas, That Is

Sand fleas, or mole crabs as some folks call ’em, can be found wiggling in the sand at the edge of the surf and easily dug up by hand or scooped from the loose sand with […]

April 7, 2022

Mack Speed

What’s the ideal trolling speed for Spanish mackerel? Some guys swear by eight mph, others say 10 is best, and 12 is a favored marks by some. But truth be told, the “best” trolling speed isn’t […]

April 6, 2022

Fishing Around Ships

Most anglers know to look for structure, but one form of structure that often gets ignored is ships. Naturally, ships on the move aren’t going to hold fish, or if they do, would be impossible to […]

April 5, 2022

Digging for Gold: Golden Tilefish

If you’re willing to make the run to 500-plus feet of water (600 and change is better) you might just strike gold – golden tilefish, that is. Golden tilefish live on muddy bottom in deep waters, […]

February 24, 2022

How to Catch King Mackerel on Spoons

Slow-trolling for king mackerel with live baits or rigged dead baits is incredibly effective, but these tactics require advanced planning and effort. You need to catch or buy the live baits, and/or buy and pre-rig the […]

February 16, 2022

5 Tips for Catching Sheepshead

Sheepshead don’t get nearly enough respect. They fight hard, taste great, and offer anglers action when more glamourous fish may not be around. So the next time you get the chance, take a poke at ’em […]

February 15, 2022

Fishing Dock Lights

Dock lights are utter fish-magnets. Some are better than others with dim, yellowish lights usually holding a bit of promise, bright white ones often plugged with fish, and those with green underwater lights at the top […]

January 21, 2022

Catching Grouper in Inshore Waters

Some may think that you have to get out to deep water to target grouper, but truth be told, there are plenty of places and times when you can effectively target black grouper, gag grouper, red […]

January 11, 2022

Choosing the Best Jigs for Ling

When you’ll be casting jigs to sighted cobia (ling), just what you tie onto the end of your line counts. Cobia are famous for following lures and then turning away at the last moment, or at […]

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