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That Lucky Old Sun
March heralds a transitional period on our inshore and offshore waters as the sun reaches the Equator and begins to enter the northern hemisphere. Longer days and stronger sunlight gradually warm these waters, causing many species of fish to migrate and become more aggressive in their feeding.
North Carolina’s Roanoke River Striper Fantasy
Some people have bucket lists for species of fish they target, exotic fishing destinations, or maybe they desire to fish with a celebrity or world-class angler. I was able to fill my bucket with a story that I will never forget, nor am able to, due to the camera onboard and a subsequent television show that captured the moment.
A Trip to Scatter Ashes turns into a Grand Slam
Boynton Beach charter Captain Geno Pratt and his wife, Karen, began their Jan. 20 afternoon trip on a somber note. …
A Key West Carnival Ride
Schools of spawning permit join the procreational pursuit at a most spectacular of gatherings. In multitudes of silver and gold they mass.
Little River Trails Aquaculture Addresses Demands for Fish Consumption and Declining Flounder Populations
Chicken and turkey farms abound in the south and are big business in North Carolina. North Carolina is ranked #3 nationally in Total Poultry Production, an industry worth an annual 3.3 billion dollars. But all is not well in the poultry industry. Since the economic downturn began in 2008 many North Carolina poultry farmers have lost their contracts and are struggling to survive. Converting their farms to fish farms may pardon the expression “kill two birds with one stone.”
Idle Iron
Do you hear the sound? Listen closely! Hear the sound of the world’s environmental and angling communities screaming at the top of their lungs over the destruction of some of the most prolific marine ecosystems on the planet? No? Neither do I. Quite frankly, after almost a decade since I first wrote about this matter, I have almost grown weary of wondering, “Why don’t they care?”
Costa Rica’s West Coast—Sailfish, marlin and more!
If you are dreaming about catching large Pacific sailfish, a trip to Costa Rica must be on the top of your Bucket List. The Pacific coast of Costa Rica has, unquestionably, some of the finest and most diverse fishing experiences you’re likely to find anywhere on the planet. If you’re in search of marlin, then you’re also in the right place. The waters off Los Sueños are at the top of the list for blue, black, and striped marlin—pick your flavor.A Look at Light Tackle
Everything is relative. There is no clear cut definition of what constitutes light tackle nor is there a universal description. Light tackle fishing is a carefully thought-out approach that centers around your own ability as an angler, the species you seek, and the conditions under which you must fish. Going too light for the challenge is better defined as stunt fishing.
Young Anglers Reel in Sailfish Dreams at Second Annual Keys Kids Tournament
On February 8th, fifty-seven young anglers set sail on 21 boats in the waters of Islamorada for the Second Annual Keys Kids Sailfish Tournament. This free, one-day event featured youth in two divisions: small-fry (ages 0-10) and junior (ages 11-16).Upstate New York Bass on the Fly!
For an angler, being outside and fishing in a short sleeve shirt with no one around should be enough to call any day a success. This day was about to get better. As we cast into a river with increasing water temps and a majority of the steelhead already back in Lake Ontario, our expectations of a tight line were low. Soon enough, as we launched large flies into the water, the addicting tight line grabs began. These fierce strikes were not steelhead, but hungry smallmouth bass. We enjoyed a full day on the river swinging 4-plus-inch flies and catching more than 25 smallmouth bass apiece.Under The Sea – Spearfishing Apparel
The popularity of spearfishing in the U.S. has grown, and it has spawned product innovation and improvements not only with spearguns, but with dive apparel.
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