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Folly Beach to Edisto Island Fishing Report For February

February is upon us and we are in the last leg of the winter fishing season. This is a great …

Tarpon Fishing

by Captain Billy Norris Tarpon are one of the most sought-after gamefish in the world.  Drag screaming runs combined with …

Folly Beach to Edisto Island Fishing Report For January – Capt John Ward

The cooler temperatures have limited the variety of species in our waters, but the water is getting clear, and the …

This Winter’s Midlife

By: Capt. Mike Manis The conditions or elements we face won’t differ all that much from last month. That being …

Folly Beach to Edisto Island Fishing Report For December – Capt John Ward

A chilly November with many cold fronts has the water temperature mid to low 50”s for December, which is more …

Trout Creek

By: Mike Hammond Several well-known creeks feed into the Caloosahatchee River: Hickey, Telegraph, Hancock and a few other popular paddle …

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Do the Electric Slide: Jigging Under Power!

The electric reel is a game changer for high-speed jigging. Electric provides some distinct advantages in comparison to hours spent manually cranking jigs at high speed through the water column.

12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament May 29th – May 31st, 2026

The 12th Annual Skippers Dolphin Tournament returned to Key Largo May 29–31, 2026, bringing together anglers from across the region for an exciting weekend of offshore fishing, big payouts, dockside festivities, and Florida Keys camaraderie.

Retention Limit Adjustment: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Fishery

NOAA Fisheries is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna daily retention limits for recreational fishermen. The adjusted limits will take effect June 1, 2026, and extend through December 31, 2026, unless modified by later action. NOAA Fisheries may need to take additional action later in the year to further adjust the retention limits or close the fishery.