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Starting off the New Year

By: Capt. Bart Marx It’s a new year and a great time to go fishing. Inshore, you should be able …

December’s Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx It was a crazy year in the weather department, and I am glad it’s over. For …

The Cooler Temps

By: Capt. Bart Marx The hot summer season has winded down and it is a great time to get some …

October’s Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx October begins the migration and stone crab season opens to the public on October 15th.  Be …

Escaping the Heat

By: Capt. Bart Marx September in Southwest Florida has been hot and this month there should be some changes. The …

Summer Fishing

By: Capt. Bart Marx So far this year it has been hot and the waters in our area have been …

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Kneer’s Triumph: Record-Breaking Sockeye Salmon Adventure

On August 4, 2024, William Kneer IV found himself in the heart of Alaska’s wild Kisaralik River when a fierce sockeye salmon smashed his KVD swimming jig. The fight was brief but electrifying, and when the fish came to hand, it measured an impressive 70 centimeters—enough to tie the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record.

Two Texas Fishermen And a Dog Survive Tornado in a Boat

A fisherman in Chambers County, TX says he survived Saturday's EF-3 tornado in a boat, sharing the video of him riding out the storm.

Wading the South Indian River Lagoon

Wading puts you in the water with the fish. You are now part of their element, and this gives you an advantage over a noisy boat with a motor or trolling motor and anglers bumping around on it. As a wader, you can silently fish under piers and under mangrove branches where boats can’t go or even approach without spooking the fish.

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