October 19, 2023

Blue Marlin: Engage in the Ultimate Battle

Blue marlin aren’t exactly a common catch, but when you put in the long hours and run far, far from port, they do represent the ultimate battle any angler could engage in. You say you’re ready […]

October 10, 2023

Tips for Spotting More Cobia

If there’s any form of fishing more exhilarating than sight fishing for cobia, we can’t imagine what it is. Spotting the fish, presenting the bait or lure, and watching the predator attack is just about as […]

September 26, 2023

Fire Up the Mahi-Mahi

Mahi-mahi are one of those species that’s almost always willing to bite. Almost. But on occasion they do get lockjaw, which is doubly frustrating because (unless you’re trolling) you can usually see them swim right up […]

September 14, 2023

Mini-Reds: Grab Your Ultralight Gear!

Many anglers get caught up in the game of trophy hunting. And sure, catching monsters is fun! But, so is catching numbers. And if you want to catch redfish after redfish (tip: this is a great […]

September 6, 2023

Everything You Need to Know about Swordfish Baits

It’s amazing the lengths anglers will go to when they’re prepping up offshore baits. Ballyhoo get rigged and salted. Ribbonfish get love, care, and a chandelier of treble hooks. Eels get scrubbed with steel wool until […]

September 5, 2023

Catching Specks in Difficult Conditions

Specks are finicky fish, and when conditions aren’t right catching them can seem nearly impossible. Of course, you may have just woken up at zero-dark-early, launched the boat, then cruised for 10 miles before you found […]

August 24, 2023

GOING COASTAL by Kelly Groce

Mother Lagoon in Full Bloom LISTEN: (4 Min, 15 Sec) SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER are by far my favorite months out of the year, especially for fishing. It’s as if Mother Lagoon and her wildlife have been […]

August 23, 2023

Surf Fishing Tips, Old to New

I already knew that surf fishing was a ton of fun, but somehow through the years I suppose I forgot just how much fun. Then last week my family visited the beach for a week, and […]

August 22, 2023

Inshore Grouper on Light Tackle

Wait a sec – don’t you need a pool-cue rod, 80-pound test, and six ounces of lead to catch grouper!? Heck no. Sure, you’ll have to make some adjustments and take some additional factors into consideration, […]

August 3, 2023

Tips for Fishing Soft Plastic Jigs

Casting soft plastics has become one of the most popular ways to fish among light tackle aficionados, whether the target is redfish, speckled sea trout, or just about any other inshore predator prowling the water. And […]

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