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Florida’s Big Bend Redfish
The story of the Big Bend redfish starts on the quiet coastline south of Tallahassee between St. Marks and Keaton Beach, Fla. This area of Florida’s coast is mostly located inside the Big Bend Aquatic Preserve, and the northern end is inside the boundaries of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. This amounts to a large bit of protected coastline that is loaded with opportunity. There is no other place in the state better suited for catching redfish than the Big Bend.
An Everglades Kayak Adventure
Every man has his “unicorn.” The one seemingly unattainable dream, accomplishment or endeavor that has, does, and will continue to elude his grasp. When most people think about unicorns, they think of beautiful white horses running across vibrant green fields. For me, they always have some variation of silver, green or brown colors and need gills to breath underwater. You see my unicorn has many faces, but it is always a fish. This brings me to my most recent fishing adventure.
Fall Brings An Inshore Bonanza To South Carolina’s Lowcountry
The South Carolina Lowcountry and its resort islands offer the kind of laid-back, Southern feel you’re looking for. The area includes the state’s four southern-most counties of Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton, which sit tight on the Atlantic Ocean. The Lowcountry offers gorgeous beaches, marshes flush with wildlife and rich cultural and historic opportunities.
Lessons From The Ocean
First and foremost, the ocean or body of water you paddle on is always in charge. The water commands your attention, has the upper hand and is lying in wait to humble you. I grew up in Cape Cod, Mass. We were surrounded by the ocean, bays and salt ponds. The salty air and briny smells coursed through my blood as a young boy.
Hunting-The Rites of Fall
I enjoy the change of season. The air and smells take on the slightest reflection of the winter to come. For lots of us it begins a ritual. In my house and countless homes across the Southeast, folks are getting prepared for hunting season. It doesn’t make any difference if you are a bow hunter or a gun hunter, it’s all the same preparation. I spend countless hours preparing gear, clothes, tools and the areas I will hunt in anticipation of time in the woods. First and foremost is the clothing I will wear. Here’s what I do to get ready for opening day.
Tennessee Stripers at the Fort Loudon Dam
Most of us North Carolina anglers are used to catching stripers that range in weight from 5 to 8 pounds. Just a few hours west at the Fort Loudon Dam, which forms part of the Tennessee River system, you can catch 25 to 30 pound fish at the base of the dam this time of year.
What Are We Really Fishing For?
The thought of losing a big fish is enough to turn the stomach of any die-hard fisherman. And when it happens, there’s simply no medicine stout enough to soothe the pain. There are an awful lot of cute cliches folks use to feel better about losing a fish or not catching any at all. Perhaps my least favorite is, “That’s why they call it fishing and not catching.”
Beat Of The Old Drum In North Carolina
Hearing the sound of a large old male drum drumming is one of the most intriguing and magnificent fishing experiences anglers can hope to enjoy. Only male drum make this drumming sound, and the theory is they create this sound during spawning to attract females. The sound is created by the rapid contraction of muscles near the male drum’s swim bladder.
Carolina Reel Men wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
The 61st Annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament kicked off at Whale Harbor Restaurants and Marina, hosting 76 anglers, captains, and mates, …Fishing With Legends
Stretching 500 miles across the northern side of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Trench is the deepest in the Atlantic Ocean.Speargun Loading Tips
It’s not uncommon to struggle with speargun loading, you may think they made the bands too short. If you give it time & use the right method, it's easy.
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