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2020 Roland Martin Marine Center Series Results

Villegas and Stamm beat the heat in the near-record field for the win.

FWC UPDATE: Aug. 2020

Spiny lobster will be open for regular recreational and commercial harvest Aug. 6. Remember to use care around corals and other marine life. Boat and dive safely.

Moore’s Creek Cleanup Continues

A priority of the St. Lucie County Artificial Reef Program is to clean waters entering the lagoon...

Kiawah to Edisto Island Fishing Report For JULY – Capt John Ward

With the arrival of July we are at the mid point of summer, with warm water, calm days, and common …

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Nine Alternative Deceiver Patterns

Lefty’s Deceiver may be the most effective fly pattern ever. Lefty Kreh developed the fly in the 1950s and since then Deceivers have caught fish all over the world. Lefty describes the Deceiver as a tying method rather than a specific fly pattern. This allows for modifications in color, size and materials. These alterations have made the Deceiver extremely versatile. Here are a few “alternative” Deceivers you should think about tying.

Kayaking For Epic Striped Bass Action Off Cape Cod

Each year I have the pleasure of making a pilgrimage to Cape Cod, where I join a group of Vermont anglers in kayaking for striped bass. This year was a record breaker.

Kayaking Canal Lights

Green lights are better for watching the fish swim rather than catching them. I have heard a few theories with the most popular being the fish can see the lures better with the light coming from the bottom. With that thought, I tried a new technique that worked great for us, and I think it can help you catch a few more too!