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It’s More Than the Catch

As recreational anglers, we have all probably heard (and read) about it a million times. Search the internet and you are likely to find thousands of articles documenting “best practices” for releasing fish.

Casting Prep for Fly Fishing Adventures

Typical casting requirements on a stream or pond can be pretty easy. Distance is not much of a factor. Often you can wade closer or maneuver the boat. Stream fish typically hold in lies and you can repeatedly work your fly to them.

Remember Who Showed You the Ropes in Fishing?

Do you remember who showed you how to fish? A parent, grandparent, family friend, or sibling? A work friend dramatically improved my fishing knowledge.

Wade Fishing – Knowledge That Could Save Your Life

Seeing a five foot bull shark less than fifty feet away is definitely something that will raise the hair on the back of your neck, and put a little fear in you. Some quit wade fishing altogether.

“No Dead Bait” Fishing with Captain Mike

I’m Ron and I’m all about fishing. I try to fish with a different charter boat every week or two. My bottom line is this: “I will never recommend a boat I haven’t fished on.” If a captain and crew doesn’t perform to my satisfaction you are not going to see their name printed in my articles, period.

Fall Snapper Season, Really?

As many of you know, the Gulf Council has recently voted to have a fall red snapper season. Good news, eh? Yeah, I think so, but it could have been better. There are lots of moving parts involved in this, and I think it would be worthwhile to check them out, because in the next few months and years, these parts will still be moving, and more (and perhaps better) decisions will depend on them. First a quick summary of what went into creating the extended season.

Raising the Bottom: Coastal Farmers on the Front-line

We arrived in Empire, LA an important port of the Mississippi Delta. This area of the Mississippi Delta took Katrina right on the chin and the wetlands continue to lose land at the most rapid pace of anywhere in the world…..thanks to erosion, subsidence, sea level rise, industrial traffic and the hurricanes of course.

Fly of the Month: Garners Carp Dancer

Carp on the fly has swept across the fly fishing community in recent years. I first began targeting carp near a local golf course where I worked.

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The Reel Deal wins the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum’s 2025 Celebrity Fishing Tournament

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum proudly returned to Islamorada, Florida June 19th through the 21st for a Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament.

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Enter To Win A Suzuki Portable Outboard Motor!

Winner announced 7/17/25 live from ICAST!

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The Heavyweight Experience of Alaska Saltwater Fishing

Alaska saltwater fishing is not for the weak of arm or back. Halibut get big in Alaska; fish reaching weights of 400 pounds, and lengths of 9 feet long.

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Surviving Freediver Blackout

Tips on ways freedivers can mitigate the risk in this sport:

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That GOAT’s Six Million Dollar Boat!

Lets take a look at Tom Brady's Six Million Dollar Yacht

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