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Top Ten Fishing Tips
Catching fish encompasses a two-pronged approach. You have to locate your quarry and then convince it to eat.
Angler Hooks First Goliath Grouper on Florida’s Treasure Coast
The guide wore the worst poker face ever. His cautioning instruction was almost laughable. His wry grin totally gave away his hand. For a fleeting moment, and as line hopelessly disappeared into the tannin-stained water, the angler’s day passed through his memory the way a near-death experience flashes one’s life before his eyes. He almost—almost—wished he hadn’t tangled with that pre-dawn 100-pound tail-walking tarpon. He nearly regretted the two tackle-testing tugs of war against snook topping 30 pounds. He came close to wishing he hadn’t been compelled to cast a topwater plug into a raging school of daisy-chaining 40-pound jack crevalles.Old School Rules When it Comes to Sharpening Your Knives
As several of the fish filleting, skinning and deboning videos on the website (www.barefootfishing.net) have been viewed several thousand times, I have also received numerous emails requesting information regarding the super sharp blades used, and what techniques I use to get them razor sharp. Normally I contribute to Coastal Angler Magazine and The Angler Magazine with fishing/rigging articles, but decided this topic could be just as helpful, perhaps even more so than any article on rigging.
Freshwater Fishing Gifts for the Holidays
Last year we talked about a fishing book as a possibility or two for a fishing friend for Christmas or Hanukah. Those ideas are still great, but there are other things that you can also consider, whether the gift is for a fishing buddy, a friend or a family member. Books are still good options, either of the practical type to learn more about fishing or of the coffee table variety as a reminder of past fishing trips or a possible look at future adventures.
The World of Kayak Fishing Unites
On November 4-8, 2012, 42 kayak anglers from 13 different countries assembled in Austin, Texas for the second Hobie Fishing World Championship presented by Diawa.
Coastal Duck Hunting
As this article goes to print the Texas South Zone should be half way through the split with the Second Opener being just around the corner. The first part of the 2012-2013 Texas Waterfowl Season has been very successful for us fortunate enough to hunt the coast on a daily basis.
Winter Redfish on the Fly
Wintertime is what a poet once called “the cruelest month.” This is not the case if you’re in pursuit of redfish in the fly. Wintertime is one of the finest times to target big bull reds in the Gulf of Mexico from Texas to the west coast of Florida.
Local Casting: Gabrielle Mercado
Gabrielle Mercado, a local angler from Destin, Florida, who has recorded some pretty impressive catches, recently caught our attention here at Coastal Angler Magazine. We asked Gabrielle to share a little of her passion for fishing with our readers.
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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